Let's have fun at Rella's Spielhaus
Who we are
Rella’s Spielhaus is proud to be the first licensed full time Daycare/Preschool in Manhattan. The program is full German Immersion with native and fully licensed German speaking early childhood teachers and care takers that are educated in the fields of Montessori, Pikler, bi-lingual/bi-cultural education, music and dance. We accommodate up to 12 children ages 10 months (very limited amount of babies can be accepted, sorry!) to 4 years. (Please contact us for programs for 4 -5 yr old children).
Our mission
Our mission is to create a first rate inspiring first home away from home. We offer an individualized German language programs filled with singing, reading books, art projects, science and lots of movement and dance. The teachers specifically tailor the curriculum to the children’s different learning styles, while introducing first steps to socialization.
Our believes
We believe that it is paramount to create a home-like environment where the youngest amongst us can take part in a “day-time-family”, speak the German language, and learn about and celebrate their cultural heritage.
Where we are
Rella’s Spielhaus is conveniently located on 50 West 97th Street , near the B, C, 1,2,3 trains and major bus lines. The spacious, newly renovated, stay of the art school offers 3 class rooms that accommodate up to 12 children.
Opening hours
Monday–Friday:
Full Day: 8:30am–4:15pm
Half Day: 8:30am–12:15pm (if there is availability)
Early Drop-off available from 7:30am (exceptions only, sorry!)
How to join
We are currently accepting applications for the 2020/21 and the 2021/22 school years. For more information and to schedule a tour of Rella’s Spielhaus, please contact us!
Who you meet
Rella’s Spielhaus is under the direction of Barbara Rellstab, an award-winning actor/singer/dancer and former Manhattan Real Estate Broker who is also the director of our Rella's Kinderklassen (former Lieder & Geschichten), a German language story time program with music for children from 3 months to 12 years. The Spielhaus Team also offers 10-12 consecutive weeks of Summer Camps every year as well as Holiday Camps. All teachers are native German Speakers, educated and licensed in the field of Early Childhood Education, Theater and Dance.
“After meeting Barbara through her kids classes, we decided to send our 10 month old daughter to Rella’s. Five years later, she is a bright, joyful, expressive and compassionate bilingual 5 year old. We feel very fortunate to have been a part of Rella’s family. Our daughter is 8 now and we are still in touch with the Rella’s team regularly. ”
