Bank Street Family Center
Accepting Applications for 2025-26
The Bank Street Family Center, located within Bank Street College on New York City’s Upper West Side, provides child-centered, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive education and support for children ages 6 months through 5 years old.
Grounded in a deep understanding of child development and the role of secure relationships with adult caregivers in supporting brain development, our approach fosters every child’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Across our programs, our highly qualified teachers and early childhood experts encourage children to make meaning of the world around them by exploring their environment, interacting with their peers, and learning what it’s like to be part of a community.
At the Family Center, we offer a supportive learning community for families who are looking for a childcare option that provides something more for you and your child. Our childcare program includes both infant-toddler and preschool classrooms. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and we also offer an extended day option through 5:45 PM.
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Infant-Toddler Classrooms
The Family Center’s infant-toddler classrooms provide a nurturing learning community for children ages 6 months through 3 years. Our center includes two general education infant-toddler classrooms.
Preschool Classrooms
In our preschool classrooms, young children ages 3–5 engage in hands-on learning and discovery. The Family Center includes two preschool classrooms with both general education and special education. Our classrooms are fully inclusive, with all children learning together in the same space.
Special Education Services and Playgroups
Additionally, the Family Center offers special education services to children with different developmental or educational challenges. We also host several playgroups for young children and their adult caregivers.
Family Center at a Glance
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60Childcare Program
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30Children Enrolled in our SEIT Program
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35Families Enrolled in our Playgroups
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65CPSE Evaluations Completed Yearly
