There are over 40 center-based programs and over a dozen family child care programs in close proximity to New York University. The University has a long history of supporting community-based organizations and over the years a close working relationship has evolved with a number of the local child care programs. NYU is working to strengthen these relationships and to identify other organizations with whom we can work more closely.
Below is a quick glimpse at a sampling of center-based early childhood programs on or in close proximity to the Washington Square campus. Some provide priority spaces or scholarships to NYU faculty and staff.
ON CAMPUS
University Plaza Nursery School
Silver Towers - 110 Bleecker Street
For more information, call 212-677-3916
www.universityplazanursery.org
"A parent cooperative providing a creative nurturing and enriching program."
- Serving children 2-4 years
- Monday through Friday: 9-2
- Extended day (2 to 4.30pm) option available
- School year program from mid-September to mid-June
- Summer program available
- Priority given to NYU faculty and staff
Creative Steps Playgroup
4 Washington Square Village
For more information, call 212-982-2273
www.wsvcreativesteps.com
- Parent cooperative
- Serving 2 and 3 year old children
- Monday to Friday 9am-2pm
- Extended day option to 4pm
- Part-time schedule available
- Summer Program
- Priority to NYU faculty and staff
IN NEIGHBORHOOD
Barrow Street Nursery School
27 Barrow Street
For more information, call 212-633-1203
www.barrowstreetnurseryschool.com
"Child-centered [program] to bring out each child's special interests and abilities."
- Serving children 2 through 5 years
- Part day and school day programs
- Enrichment classes offered midday
- Summer day camp
Sara Curry Preschool at Little Missionary Day Nursery
93 St. Mark's Place
For more information, call 212-633-1203
www.lmdn.org
"Provides a supportive environment where children can express their feelings freely and learn to express the feelings of others."
- Serving children 2 through 4 years
- Part day and school day programs
- Extended day available 3-6 pm
- Summer day camp
Identify Additional Programs
Carebridge Life Resources
(User Id: FTN59) 800-437-0911 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- Talk with a child care specialist to discuss the different child care options available near your home and workplace
- Learn how to choose and evaluate child care, early education and school-age programs for quality
- Identify your preferences and ask questions about fees and scholarship.
- Receive a researched and specially prepared, individualized list of referrals with vacancies.
- Receive written information to assist you with your child care search
NYU Family Care is available to assist you with identifying additional care options near the NYU campus by phone, 212-998-9085 or email, family.care@nyu.edu/.