The Hastings Nursery School
The Hastings Nursery School is a child-centered, cooperative preschool in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, serving children ages 2, 3, and 4 in the First Reformed Church building at 18 Farragut Avenue. Each age group meets weekday mornings on its own schedule between about 8:20 AM and noon, with early drop-off at 8:00 AM available for ages 3 and up. An afterschool option adds lunch (brought from home) and activities, with pickup at 1:00 PM or 2:30 PM.
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License
Active license
Public reviews
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Licensed size
12 Toddlers, 40 Preschoolers
Location
- The state's record shows a renewal date of June 9, 2026. Confirm the current term on the OCFS search.
- Licensed for up to 52 children (12 toddler, 40 preschool).
- School district: Hastings On Hudson.
Choose "Facility/Enrollment ID" and enter 881718. The state's profile may include inspection and violation history.
State details from NY OCFS open data, checked September 24, 2026.
Program details
The Hastings Nursery School is a licensed New York cooperative preschool in Hastings-on-Hudson offering 2-, 3-, and 5-day morning programs for ages 2 through 4, with schedule, extended-care, and tuition details families can confirm before enrollment.
Age range
The school serves children ages 2, 3, and 4 in separate age-based classes.
Programs
Twos can attend 2, 3, or 5 days a week. The threes and fours classes run as five-day programs.
Hours
Each age group meets weekday mornings on its own schedule: twos 8:30-11:50 AM, threes 8:40 AM-12:00 PM, and fours 8:20-11:40 AM. Early drop-off at 8:00 AM is available for ages 3 and up.
Afterschool
An afterschool option (Lunch Bunch) for ages 3 and up includes a lunch brought from home plus activities such as yoga and meditation, STEM building projects, creative dramatic play, and arts and crafts, with pickup at 1:00 PM or 2:30 PM. A Pizza Friday option is offered.
Approach
It is a child-centered, cooperative preschool founded on respect for young children, focused on process rather than product, with parents valued and involved in a family-centered environment.
Tuition
For the 2025-2026 year, posted tuition is $8,500 for five-day classes, $6,700 for three-day, and $4,900 for two-day, separate from a $500 enrollment deposit. A 10% sibling discount and financial aid on request are available.
Location
The school is at 18 Farragut Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, housed in the First Reformed Church building.
Capacity
New York licenses the center as a day care center for 52 children, with 12 toddler and 40 preschool slots.
Program details can change, so ask about exact class schedule and hours by age group, days-per-week options and class sizes, early drop-off and afterschool hours, current tuition and payment plans, parent-participation expectations, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.
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