Beginnings Nursery School, Inc.

Beginnings Nursery School describes its teaching philosophy as a progressive, Reggio Emilia–inspired approach in which children are seen as capable learners who build knowledge through research, discovery, and in-depth investigation. Teachers closely observe and listen to children, then guide collaborative, small-group explorations that support creativity, problem-solving, social learning, and respect for others in a nurturing, carefully designed environment. (beginningsnursery.org)

Beginnings Nursery School’s public admissions page says families apply through its online application portal for programs serving children from 18 months as of September through age 5, with placement based on general age-range guidelines for each class. (beginningsnursery.org) The published process is: submit an application, enter the lottery, and—if selected through the lottery—schedule both a parent tour and a child play visit. (beginningsnursery.org) For the current cycle shown on the site, applications for the 2026-2027 school year are already closed; additional inquiries are placed on a waitlist, and the school says it will contact waitlisted families if spaces open. (beginningsnursery.org) The site lists key timing as parent tours and play visits running from November through February, with admissions decisions/acceptance letters sent by email on Thursday, February 26, 2026, per the ISAAGNY calendar. (beginningsnursery.org) Publicly posted admissions materials reviewed on Beginnings’ website do not list any explicit priority categories (such as sibling, alumni, or staff priority), but they do note that financial aid is available on a needs-based basis for applying or enrolled families. (beginningsnursery.org)