Bank Street Family Center

How to Apply

We look forward to supporting your family throughout the application process. To begin, request the application below and follow the instructions. Once in the application portal, make sure to select the “Family Center Application” and follow the relevant steps to complete your submission.

Please note that the application process is different for general education applicants and special education applicants.

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Application Information

Below are the details for general education applicants and special education applicants.

General Education Applicants

  • Both full-day (8:00 AM–3:00 PM) and extended-day (8:00 AM–5:45 PM) programs are available two to five days per week.
  • All children must be between 6 months and 4.9 years old as of September of their starting year.
  • A $75 non-refundable application fee must be submitted.
  • Preschool applicants will be contacted to come in for a play visit.
  • Admissions notices will be emailed in February and families who qualify for financial aid will receive further details about their tuition contribution.

Special Education Applicants

  • The Special Education Program is available five days a week from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM.
  • All children must be between 2.9 years old and 3.9 years old as of September of their starting year.
  • There is no application fee.
  • After applying, families will be contacted in March to attend small groups of play-based assessments with clinicians and special educators to determine whether an appropriate placement can be offered in the Family Center;
  • Families will receive notification of admission in late spring.