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1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

4.9 56 reviews

  • Avatar Emily Matles ★★★★★ a week ago
    We would highly recommend Ally! Our son always asks about her, so very thankful to Brooklyn Letters for introducing us.
    ~ Emily, mom of Brooklyn 2 year old
  • Avatar T Ainsley ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
  • Avatar Natalie Levon ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
  • Avatar Colin Peters ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
  • Avatar Lil Amatore ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
  • Avatar Heather Liljengren ★★★★★ a year ago
    We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
  • Avatar Brigid Bower ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
  • Avatar Duygu Başaran ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    Brooklyn Letters was recommended to me through a friend's speech therapist friend in NJ. The articulation evaluation for my daughter went well. We were pleased with Kristin's services.
  • Avatar Kelley Peters-Patel ★★★★★ a year ago
    Melissa was wonderful. Our daughter warmed to her immediately and by the time she left, had already started "practicing" some of the techniques Melissa had shown her. I will not hesitate at all to reach out to Melissa again, should … More the need arise.
  • Avatar R Elmore ★★★★★ a year ago
    Aileen was INCREDIBLY helpful to us, both in assessing possible origins of my grandson's food aversions, as well as informing us of various available interventions to consider.
    I can’t thank you and Brooklyn Letters enough for connecting
    … More us with Aileen. In all our feeding therapy journey we have not gotten anything near the kind of benefit that we did from her. Her knowledge, professionalism, and responsiveness have put us on the path of progress with my grandson and has also made us feel genuinely well cared for.
  • Avatar Christine Weiher ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    We were amazed with Allison! She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. … More I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with Allison- she was fantastic to work with.
  • Avatar Andrea Saffady ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    My sessions with Karen have been extremely helpful. My speech has improved tremendously. In fact, I just finished 2 hours of conducting interviews with a consulting client via MS Teams and I have an upcoming conference call. Both my … More neurologist and neurosurgeon remarked about how good my speech is. Much of the day it is perfect, although I still have some rough spots when I get tired or speak too quickly. One of my granddaughters is a speech pathology student at Ithaca College. She sat in on 2 sessions while she was home for winter break, and she was very impressed with Karen.
  • Avatar Jacob B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were delighted with Christie. First, and most importantly, our son made great strides under her guidance. So great, that we felt he no longer needed help! She was incredibly patient and kind with him and our son really responded to … More her. Christie was also great with me and my wife. She provided thorough and informative updates on our son's progress and which exercises she was using with him, so we could reinforce what she was teaching him. All in all, we had a fabulous experience with Christie and would highly recommend her.
  • Avatar Jessica C ★★★★★ a year ago
    Theo was wonderful and his work with my son has produced some progress. I am grateful for the services Theo provided.
  • Avatar Melissa Stevens ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Highly recommend Jill. She is a total pleasure to work with. After a few months working with Jill, my son is reading above grade level and LOVES to read. Mission accomplished!
  • Avatar Demet Evren ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Paige was great and we had been really happy with her. I would highly recommend her! I recommend Brooklyn Letters to whomever asks for a speech therapist.
  • Avatar Jeizel Rosenthal ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Isabel was WONDERFUL and our son absolutely adored her, and he is making great progress with his reading and writing.
  • Avatar Lesley Duval ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Theo was fantastic with our 4yo son. We were very worried that his progress would fall off when we had to switch to remote sessions, but Theo kept our son happy and engaged through the screen. Highly highly recommend!
  • Avatar Samantha Packard ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    We've been working with Theo from Brooklyn Letters for close to 4 months now and the results are apparent; our daughter has vastly improved her speech in a relatively short amount of time. We make "Theo Day" a celebration … More in our house with pancakes for breakfast, and the enthusiasm is matched in the sessions. Theo is fun, patient, professional, and caring, and he gives us the tools to take the lessons beyond the session. Thank you Theo, and Brooklyn Letters, for helping our daughter express herself.
  • Avatar Travis Ricca ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I worked with Alina to enhance my pronunciation, tone, and pacing while communicating socially and in a work environment. She was great to work with and clear about goals and learning objectives. The improvement from day 1 has been tremendous! … More
  • Avatar Enrico Bermudez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    Cathy has been excellent with us and our son. We will sorely miss her. He has improved significantly with Cathy’s help. Cathy was a true partner with us, especially as we pursued additional help through our son’s school system.
  • Avatar Kayne Elisabeth Wilk ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We really loved working with Alina, she is so fantastic. Patient yet firm, and determined the best course of action very clearly and succintly for us. And it all transitioned so well to Zoom as well. I will definitely be back in touch for … More services for our other child after summer break!
  • Avatar Jen S ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Vera was amazing! My 11 yo daughter made progress so quickly and really looked forward to her sessions. She was kept motivated and engaged.
  • Avatar susie tofte ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    The work that Allison P. did with our daughter over the years has been invaluable to us. Our daughter had such a good relationship with Allison, and it allowed them to work really well together - even remotely these past 6 months. This … More year, Allison went above and beyond by helping us throughout the neuropsych eval we did, trying to re-open our daughter's IEP at her school, and eventually landing her at our chosen school. She was in contact with our daughter's teachers, with the neuropsychologist, and made herself available as a reference to speak on behalf of our daughter's learning differences.
    Allison stopped by our house last week to give our daughter cupcakes and say goodbye, and I literally cried with appreciation for what an amazing speech therapist she has been. She has been our daughter's biggest champion. The new families that she will work with this year are lucky to have her.
  • Avatar Alicia Perez-Katz ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Sydney was great! Our son was sad to end his sessions with her, which says a lot. We appreciated her honest assessment of his skill level, and he now has materials to self monitor and practice. Thank you!
  • Avatar Kristin Ames ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Our experience with Theo was terrific. Theo was great with my son. He developed a positive relationship with him based on sincerity, respect, trust and a deep personal connection. In their lessons, Theo was encouraging, creative and kind. … More He helped our son understand how to differentiate the sounds he made when he spoke, and gave him great exercises to practice every week between lessons. Our son was sorry to have the lessons come to an end, but recognized that Theo had helped him as much as possible and it was time for him to stop. Theo explained to him (and us) how to keep working to get the last 5%, and encouraged him to keep working on the exercises on his own. I have recommended Theo to another parent who noticed my son's improvement and inquired for her own son.
    We are all grateful to have gotten to know Theo, and we greatly appreciate all the work he did to help our son.
  • Avatar Aisha Holder ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Michelle Macroy-Higgins. We are extremely pleased with her work with our daughter. I was so grateful for my daughter to have a speech therapist who is a researcher (specialty in late … More talkers), graduate professor and practitioner. Her expertise was clearly evident in our conversations and work with our daughter. She was very responsive to my questions and often sent articles and other materials about language development that I found helpful. Thankfully, my daughter's speech improved tremendously. Michelle developed such a warm relationship with my daughter. My daughter was always excited to see Michelle and would greet her at the door with a big hug. Lastly, I would add that Michelle always demonstrated empathy with me as a mother who was initially worried about her daughter's language development. I could go on and on about how pleased we were with Michelle's work."
  • Avatar Andrea Peartree ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Theo is a wonderful Clinton Hill speech therapist. We were really pleased with him. Our son showed drastic improvement, not only in his speech but in his confidence.
  • Avatar mario costa ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    Alexa has been an enthusiastic, reliable, well prepared and caring teacher for our 6 year old daughter. She has been able to improve and increase our daughter's confidence lesson by lesson with patience and competence; through varied … More and productive didactic practice. Alexa has engaged our daughter in several activities that always kept her motivated and eager to learn literacy. My wife and I, both of us are educators, feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to observe Alexa's pedagogical skills. Alexa has had a big impact on our daughter literacy growth. Thank you Brooklyn Letters!
  • Avatar Lily Alt ★★★★★ 4 years ago
    We were absolutely DELIGHTED with Marsha's services. She was wonderful. We found her to be kind, fun, engaging, very knowledgeable. She provided us with clear instructions and additional written handouts each week. She engaged our … More son with different techniques and toys, and showed us how to use her techniques when we were interacting with him. I actually just texted her on Saturday - Our son finally said "more" - one of the target words we had been working on with her. It was a total joy to hear, and I had to share it with her - she wrote back immediately to congratulate us. I am so appreciative of her expertise, and wish we could have seen her for longer. I recommended her to another family in our neighborhood who is looking for a speech therapist.

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Early Childhood Tutors & Preschool Tutoring for Your Child

Manhattan preschool tutors at Manhattan Letters provide more than generic support. Our early childhood tutors offer structured, in-home and online services across Manhattan, helping young children navigate preschool and kindergarten expectations while building essential skills in communication, literacy, math, and cognitive development. From Manhattan preschool tutors to private tutors, our expert team specializes in individualized academic tutoring, ensuring every child gains a strong foundation in reading, writing, and learning.

Service Snapshot

  • Service: Preschool tutoring / Early Childhood Tutors
  • Location: Manhattan, New York
  • Delivery: In-home / Online classes
  • Student Type: Ages 3–5
  • Focus Areas: Reading, early literacy, pre-K readiness, learning, skills development
  • Session Structure: 45–60 minute guided sessions, 1–3 times per week
  • Goal: Build essential skills, reading and writing abilities, and early academic confidence

Early Childhood Tutoring & Skills Development

Our early childhood tutors provide structured preschool tutoring tailored to each child’s age and grade level. Lessons cover pre-literacy, literacy and math skills, expressive and receptive language, and foundational cognitive skills. Each child receives in-person tutoring from a qualified tutor, whether a special education teacher or perfect tutor , to meet unique learning needs.

Our private tutors and online preschool tutor programs give families flexible options for in-home or virtual instruction. Sessions are designed to develop reading skills, communication, and other essential skills needed for kindergarten readiness.

When Families Typically Seek Early Childhood Teachers

When Families Typically Seek Early Childhood Teachers

Parents turn to early childhood tutors and private tutors when children need significant guidance in learning or show early developmental challenges. Families often notice these early signs, including:

  • Speech or language delays
  • Difficulty following classroom instructions
  • Early reading struggles or limited vocabulary
  • Pediatrician or special education teacher recommendations

These triggers often lead parents to seek tutors for 3 year olds or a 4yo son/daughter to ensure timely skill development. Early childhood tutors provide support that addresses the unique learning needs of young children, giving kids a strong start in pre-school and early education. With structured sessions and lots of tips, children develop essential skills that translate to confidence and success in the classroom.

How Tutoring Works in Manhattan, New York City

In-home and online early childhood tutoring combines expert guidance with structured lessons. Each session is carefully designed to help children master critical skills. Our approach includes:

  • Expressive language: Vocabulary, sentence formation, conversational skills
  • Receptive language: Listening, comprehension, and following instructions in the classroom
  • Pre-literacy readiness: Phonological awareness, letter recognition, early writing skills
  • Cognitive and executive readiness: Attention, problem-solving, and task sequencing

Our preschool tutors use multisensory teaching methods, scaffolding, and proven techniques to ensure engagement and measurable progress. Every session integrates reading and math skills for young students, addressing unique learning needs. These sessions equip children with the essential skills to thrive academically and socially, both in school and at home.

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What Parents Are Saying

She met my son at 2 1/2 years old, not speaking much at all, and over a computer, and she was able to develop a bond and friendship, so much so that he would look forward to his weekly computer time with Allison. I was not sure how the speech therapy would go- but we are so happy that we tried it out and continued. It allowed my son to gain confidence in his speech, make a new friend :), and also give him the skills and a bit of understanding of how to shape his mouth or where to place his tongue to make the proper sounds. We were extremely happy with A lison- she was fantastic to work with.

- Christine W.We were amazed with Allison!

We had a terrific experience. My twin boys Max and Teddy (3 in October) just finished eight months of speech therapy with Amy. Amy was terrific. The boys progressed so much over the past eight months that they were discharged far sooner than I could have anticipated. They also loved her visits, which was really just an added bonus. I also very much appreciated that Amy was sensitive to our needs and discharged the boys when she knew they were ready. I m sure that's a tough call to make but in tighter financial times it's good to know that someone will be candid about the need for her services.
That meant a lot.

- Anne SperlingI wouldn't hesitate to recommend Amy to other families.

My son is 2.5 years old and has been working with Craig for about 6 months. Craig is amazing with my son; he is a ways prepared and changes each treatment session to address the needs of my son. Craig has a great approach using play to elicit words, phrases, and sentences. At this point, my son is now saying 3-word sentences and each week he shows improvement. He is a ways excited to see Craig for his weekly sessions. In addition, it is convenient that Craig comes to our home to perform his treatment sessions.

- Jaclyn, mom of KennyI highly recommend Manhattan Letters and Craig for speech therapy services

Comparison: In-Home Tutoring vs. Group or Online Programs

In-home preschool tutoring provides children with focused, individualized instruction. Unlike group or online classes, one-on-one tutoring offers:

  • Individualized instruction aligning with your child’s grade level and skills
  • Real-time attention to subtle speech, reading, and comprehension challenges
  • Structured feedback for parents to reinforce learning at home
  • Flexible scheduling with expert tutors

Private preschool tutors and online preschool teachers ensure young children gain targeted instruction for pre-school prep, pre-K readiness, and kindergarten readiness programs. These sessions provide the perfect tutor experience tailored to every child’s needs.

Importance of Early Literacy Development

Early literacy and reading skills are crucial for long-term academic success. Manhattan Letters preschool tutors guide young children through phonological awareness, vocabulary building, and early reading comprehension. Early intervention by a special education teacher or qualified tutor boosts school readiness, fluency, and confidence.

Neighborhoods Our Private Tutors Travel To

Neighborhoods Our Private Tutors Travel To

Our Manhattan preschool tutors provide in-home and online classes across Battery Park City, Bowery, Carnegie Hill, Central Harlem, Central Midtown, Chelsea, Chinatown, Civic Center, Clinton, Columbus Circle, Cooperative Village, Diamond District, East Harlem, East Village, Financial District, Flatiron District, Garment District, Governors Island, Gramercy Park, Greenwich Village, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Hell’s Kitchen, Hudson Square, Hudson Yards, Inwood, Kips Bay, Lenox Hill, Lincoln Square, Little Italy, Lower East Side, Manhattan Valley, Marble Hill, Meatpacking District, Midtown, Midtown East, Midtown South, Morningside Heights, Murray Hill, NoHo, NoLita, Peter Cooper Village, Roosevelt Island, Seaport District, SoHo, South Street Seaport, Stuyvesant Town, Sutton Place, Theatre District, Times Square, TriBeCa, Turtle Bay, Union Square, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Washington Heights, Waterside Plaza, West Harlem, West Village, and Yorkville.

Our tutors understand neighborhood expectations, pre-school and kindergarten readiness standards, and competitive early learning environments. Families can access in-person tutoring or online classes from our expert tutors, private tutors, or special education teachers.

Popular Learning Methods and Approaches

Our early childhood tutors employ research-backed methods to engage children and develop essential skills. Techniques include:

  • Phonological awareness and letter-sound instruction
  • Multisensory literacy activities
  • Play-based learning to engage young students
  • Scaffolded problem-solving and early numeracy exercises

These approaches ensure that children develop reading skills, literacy and math abilities, and cognitive skills efficiently, whether in-home or online. By focusing on each child’s unique learning needs, our tutors provide significant guidance and actionable tips for parents and children alike.

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Benefits of 1:1 Preschool Tutoring

Private preschool tutor sessions provide one-on-one attention that group programs cannot. Benefits include:

  • Customized lesson pacing and content
  • Immediate feedback and reinforcement
  • Structured academic support for reading and writing
  • Development of social, communication, and learning skills

Through individualized instruction, children gain confidence and mastery of reading, writing, and early academic skills. Parents of 3 and 4-year-olds report measurable progress and improved pre-school readiness after working with Manhattan Letters.

Why Choose Manhattan Letters?

Families choose Manhattan Letters because we provide structured, expert guidance for young learners navigating competitive Manhattan preschool environments. Our tutors offer:

  • Deep familiarity with early childhood education standards
  • Proven track record supporting Manhattan preschoolers
  • Integration of language, literacy, and cognitive skill development
  • Performance stabilization that translates into kindergarten success

By focusing on measurable outcomes rather than generic enrichment, our early childhood tutors ensure every child gains a tangible academic advantage.

Key Facts About Manhattan Preschool Tutoring

Key Facts About Manhattan Preschool Tutoring
  • Early intervention is most effective for children ages 3–5
  • In-home and online preschool tutoring aligns lessons with developmental readiness
  • Structured sessions support math and literacy skills
  • Families often seek tutors for 3 year olds or a 4yo son with special needs

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What ages benefit most from early childhood tutors? Children ages 3–5, particularly those in competitive preschool or pre-K classrooms.
  2. How often should sessions occur? 1–3 sessions per week, 45–60 minutes each, depending on developmental needs.
  3. Do tutors provide assessments? Yes, tutors evaluate expressive and receptive language, reading and writing readiness, and early cognitive skills.
  4. Can sessions be adapted for remote learning? Absolutely; online preschool tutor sessions supplement in-home instruction.
  5. Difference between a preschool tutor and a teacher? Tutors provide individualized, in-person tutoring, while teachers guide group classroom instruction.

Get Started with Manhattan Letters Today

Experience the benefits of in-home or online early childhood tutoring with flexible, pay-as-you-go options. Our preschool tutors offer structured sessions designed for young students’ age and grade level.

We provide free consultations and remote meet-and-greet sessions with our expert tutors, ensuring your child’s learning style is matched perfectly. Start today and give your child a successful, structured start in preschool and kindergarten.

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