Upper 90's with young children

Recently I was asked about this neighborhood with young children. Since I've raised 3 boys here, I feel like an expert on this particular subject. This list is highly subjective of course, and not really comprehensive. But it's a good snapshot. I'd love to hear from readers as well.

Schools: There are many different pre-schools to choose from, with lots of different philosophies.

1. Claremont School starts as early as 2's. located on Amsterdam and 96th street.
http://www.claremontschool.org/


2. Mandell School also starts early. Columbus and 96th street.

http://www.mandellschool.org/

3. Morningside Montessori: 100 st and WEA

http://www.morningsidemontessori.org/

4. Discovery Program: 100th and WEA

http://www.discoveryprograms.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:on-my-own&catid=39:early-childhood-programs&Itemid=222

5. Basic Trust: this is day care and people adore it
http://www.basictrust.org/

Playgrounds: (these are all great)

1. 93rd and Central Park West
2. 90th and Central Park West
3. 97th and Central park West
4. 100th and Central park West (newly refurbished)
5. 91st and Riverside Hippo Park. the greatest of them all
6. 97th and Riverside Park Dinosaur Park

Fun and Sports:
NY Kids Club on Amsterdam and 89th street
http://www.nykidsclub.com/
Discovery program on 100th and WEA
Music Together: 251 w 100 street
Early Ear: 96th and Columbus
http://www.theearlyear.com/
Columbus Pre-School and Gym
http://www.columbuspreschoolandgym.com/COLUMBUSGYM.html
Super Soccer Stars
Carlos Oliveros Soccer
West Side Soccer league
West Side Little League
Manhattan Soccer Club
New Amsterdam Fencing Academy
West Side Tae kwon Do

I'll post a separate list of kid-appropriate restaurants