At a Glance
A 3K and Pre-K center serving Washington's Heights youngest learners in a high-transit, family-dense neighborhood
Families seeking 3K or Pre-K slots in Washington Heights who prioritize transit access and are comfortable with the tradeoffs of a neighborhood with elevated environmental health concerns. Parents who want in-depth data on school culture should plan to visit and speak directly with current families, given the limited survey response data.
- Universal 3K and Pre-K availability — no selective admissions
- Serves the 3K-Pre-K age group exclusively, allowing focused early childhood programming
- Located in a neighborhood with among the best transit access in the city (96th percentile)
- Only 2 teacher survey responses received — data may not represent typical staff experience
- No academic performance data available since this is an early childhood center
- Elevated environmental health indicators in the neighborhood (asthma rates, lead exposure)
- Very few households in the neighborhood have children — your family may be in the minority
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict
This is an early childhood center serving 3K and Pre-K only, so it cannot be compared directly to K-12 schools on academic metrics. Among early childhood programs in the area, it provides universal access without selective admissions.
As a 3K and Pre-K center, this school does not participate in state assessments — there are no ELA or math proficiency scores to report. Early childhood education at this stage focuses on developmental milestones, school readiness, and social-emotional learning rather than standardized testing.
Teacher survey data is extremely limited with only 2 responses received, making it difficult to draw reliable conclusions about school culture, leadership trust, or instructional climate. Parents should seek in-person feedback from current families to understand the day-to-day experience.
Demographic data for this school's enrollment is not available, but the neighborhood is predominantly low-density for families with children — only 9% of households have kids, and 33.9% of residents have a BA+ education. The community is predominantly renters with just 8% homeownership, reflecting the broader Washington Heights housing landscape.
Washington Heights South offers exceptional transit access — scoring in the 97th percentile — making it highly commutable despite moderate safety scores and elevated environmental health concerns (elevated lead rates at 18% and asthma emergency department visits at 155 per 100,000). The neighborhood has a family density score of 85, indicating many young professionals and growing families, though they represent a small share of total households.
The neighborhood is highly walkable with excellent subway access, though families should note the area's high collision rate and traffic density when walking with young children
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 3-K to Pre-K in Washington Heights (South).
- What grades does Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. serve?
- Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. serves grades 3-K to Pre-K.
- How do students get into Rena Child Care Centers, Inc.?
- Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. admits through the NYC 3-K and Pre-K application.
- Is Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. public, charter, or private?
- Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. is a public school.
- What neighborhood is Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. in?
- Rena Child Care Centers, Inc. is in Washington Heights (South), Manhattan.
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