Child Care and PreSchool

Child Care and Preschool

Annual Child Care Fair
Each year, Columbia invites representatives of University-affiliated child care centers and other local facilities to share information and answer questions from parents living in the University's neighboring communities. The fair is generally held in early October in Lerner Hall.
Fee(s): No fees
Phone: 212-854-4289
E-mail: communityaffairs@columbia.edu
Partner(s): Local child care centers
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Morningside Heights

Children's Learning Center
The Children's Learning Center (CLC) is located on the beautiful grounds of Morningside Gardens in Morningside Heights . CLC provides a relaxed, friendly and nurturing environment that promotes children's growth in all developmental spheres. The school believes children learn best through play at their own individual rates. Teachers plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate curriculum, encouraging children to discover and interpret their world through cooperative and independent play.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 6 months to 5 years
Fees: Tuition varies; $50 application fee
Registration/Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until the first week of December
Address: 90 LaSalle Street, New York, NY 10027
Director: Lori Woliner
Phone: 212-663-9318; Fax: (212) 600-4870
Email: loriwoliner@clc-nyc.org
Website: http://www.clc-nyc.org/

ColumbiaGreenhouse Nursery School
Columbia Greenhouse is an independent, not-for-profit, and non-sectarian early childhood school. Its' student body reflects the diversity of the University community and of the neighborhood.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 2 to 5 years
Fee(s): Tuition and application fees; financial aid is available
Registration/Application Deadline: Application deadline is December 1
Address: 404 West 116th Street
Director: Vicki Aspenberg
Phone: 212-666-4796; Fax: 212-865-1294
Email: info@columbiagreenhouse.com
Website: www.columbiagreenhouse.com/

Family Annex
The Family Annex is a parent co-op that offers full-time and part-time enrollment for child care. All parents are required to serve on a committee and to participate in fundraisers and two maintenance weekends.
Eligibility Requirements: 17 months to 4.5 years
Fee(s): Tuition fee; financial aid is available
Registration/Application Deadline: None, but enrollment is for 11 months (September-July; closed August)
Address: 560 West 113th Street
Director: Nancy Drescher
Phone: 212-749-3271; Fax: 212-749-3271
Email: thefamilyannex@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.thefamilyannex.org/

Lamont-Doherty Child Development Center
The Lamont-Doherty Child Development Center , run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, offers full-time, part-time, and emergency care for infants, toddlers and preschool children at the Lamont-Doherty Observatory.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Fees: Modestly subsidized for employees; partial tuition scholarships available for employees and students of Lamont-Doherty
Address: 135 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964
Director: Deanna Juliano
Phone: 845-680-4893
Email: brighthorizons@ldeo.columbia.edu
Website: http://www-admin.ldeo.columbia.edu/as/child/daycare.html

Medical Center Nursery School
The Medical Center Nursery School aims to provide a secure, nurturing, developmentally appropriate educational setting for children in the following communities: Columbia University; New York Presbyterian Hospital; the New York State Psychiatric Institute; and northern Manhattan, specifically the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 2 to 6 years Fee(s): Application fee and tuition
Registration/Application Deadline: Applications are accepted in the beginning of September for the following year
Address: 60 Haven Avenue
Director: Howard Johnson
Phone: 212-304-7040; Fax: 212-544-4243
Email: information@mcns.org
Website: http://www.mcns.org/

The Rita Gold Early Childhood Center , Teachers College
The Rita Gold Early Childhood Center , an infant, toddler and preschool early care and education research practicum site, serves to promote the growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
Eligibility Requirements: Only children of Teachers College, Columbia University and Barnard College faculty, staff or students accepted
Fee(s): Tuition fees vary depending on the child's schedule; 25% non-refundable deposit, $75 application fee applies
Registration/Application Deadline: Varies by year
Address: Teachers College, 525 W. 120th Street (Thorndike Hall, second floor)
Phone: 212-678-3013; Fax: 212-678-3048
Website: www.tc.edu/centers/citp/indexleft.html

Twin Parks Montessori School
Twin Parks Montessori Schools (Park West and Riverside ) are committed to building and fostering a community of life-long learners, using proven Montessori methodology. The schools provide infant, toddler, and early childhood education and child care services.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 3 months to 6 years
Fee(s): Tuition fees vary; Application fee $25
Registration/Application Deadline: Begins September 1
Website: www.twinparks.org/
Park West Address: 435 Central Park West
Director of Admissions: Shelly McGuire
Phone: 212-678-6072; Fax: 212-678-1998
Admissions - enroll@twinparks.org
General Information - pwoffice@twinparks.org
Riverside Address: 202 Riverside Drive
Director of Admissions: Candace La Douceur
Phone: 212-665-1600; Fax: 212-665-1775
Admissions - admissions@twinparks.org
General Information - rmoffice@twinparks.org

Tompkins Hall Nursery School and Child Care Center
The Tompkins Hall Nursery School and Child Care Center provides day care services. Eligibility Requirements: 6 months to 2 years and 8 months for child care center; 2 years 9 months through 4 years 8 months for preschool
Fee(s): Tuition, application fees, and a nonrefundable deposit upon meeting participation requirements; financial aid is available
Registration/Application Deadline: Before December 31 for nursery and before January 31 for day care for the following year
Address: 21 Claremont Avenue
Director: Cynthia Pollack
Phone: 212-666-3340; Fax: 212-666-3340
Email:tompkinshall@earthlink.net

Red Balloon Day Care Center
Red Balloon provides a safe, creative, and nurturing environment where very young children can learn by making their own choices and exploring through hands on activities and through play. The center serves the Morningside Heights and Harlem communities.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 2 to 5 years
Fee(s): Tuition and participation/activity fees
Address: 560 Riverside Drive, between Tiemann place and 125th Street
Director: Norma Brockman
Phone: 212-663-9006; Fax: 212-932-0190
Email: rbdcc@aol.com
Website: http://www.redballoonlearningcenter.com/