Y Beginnings
Parenting Center
Whether you’re a new parent, expecting a baby, or chasing a toddler, we’re so glad you found us! Welcome!
The Y is here for all families, as your community, your resource,
We look forward to meeting you, and welcoming your family to the Y!
Winter/Spring 2023
Check out the Y Beginnings Parenting Center and some of our other early childhood programs and activities:
New Moms Group
Guided by weekly prompts, new moms with babies through six months who live in Upper Manhattan are invited to gather in local community and share from their experience, ask questions or just listen, in a supportive and inclusive environment that honors each unique family. Meeting on Zoom.
Winter 2023 New Moms Group
This winter, we are holding two sessions on Tuesdays from January 24th – March 21st. Groups are held from 10 – 11:15 and 11:30 – 12:45 at the Y. Registration is required and group sizes are limited. To register, visit our Eventbrite page.
If you’d like to be added to our email list for information about future sessions, please complete this interest form.
For children ages 0 – 5 with a parent or caregiver.
Takes place each Friday at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, room 312 on the 3rd floor from 11:30 – 12:00. Accessible by elevator. Stroller parking is available on the 1st floor.
What Parents Say About the Y Nursery School
Parental
Testimonials

“We are so eternally grateful for having stumbled upon the Y for both my boys’ Pre-K years. The experience has been incredibly rewarding for my entire family. My son has grown in so many ways and so much of it is due to the TLC of your wonderful staff. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. We will always remember the Y with love and a full heart of joy.”
– Zabryna and Michel