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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

Barnard Babysitting Agency

Barnard College students offer a babysitting service. Parents must
register with the program prior to posting a job.
Eligibility Requirements: Preregistration
Fee(s): $20 annual registration
Phone: 212-854-2035
Fax: 212-854-2412
E-mail: mailto:bbsitter@barnard.edu
Web site: http://www.barnard.edu/babysitting
Columbia Unit(s): Barnard's Office of Career Development

Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School

The Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School provides early childhood programs.
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
Phone: 212-666-4796
Fax: 212-865-1294
E-mail: mailto:cgns@mindspring.com
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Morningside Heights

Family Annex

The Family Annex offers full-time and part-time enrollment for child care.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 18 months to 5 years
Fee(s): Tuition fee. Financial aid is available.
Registration/Application Deadline: None, but students are generally admitted in September.
Address: 560 West 113th Street
Phone: 212-749-3271
Fax: 212-749-3271
E-mail:mailto:thefamilyannex@yahoo.com
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Morningside Heights

Medical Center Nursery School

The Medical Center Nursery School provides early childhood education and child care services.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 2 to 6 years
Fee(s): Application fee and tuition
Registration/Application Deadline: Applications are accepted beginning in September for the following year.
Address: 60 Haven Avenue
Phone: 212-304-7040
Fax: 212-544-4243
E-mail: mailto:mcns@mcns.org
Web site: http://www.mcns.org/
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Medical Center

Presbyterian Hospital Infant and Child Care Center

The infant and child center is open to the community and provides child care.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 2 months to
5 years
Address: 61 Haven Avenue
Phone: 212-927-2723
Fax: 212-740-7376
Web site: http://www.presbykids.com/
Columbia Unit(s): Presbyterian Hospital

Red Balloon Day Care Center

The center provides day care services.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 2 to 5 years
Fee(s): Tuition and participation/activity fees
Address: 560 Riverside Drive
Phone: 212-663-9006
Fax : 212-932-0190
E-mail: mailto:rbdcc@aol.com
Web site: http://www.redballoonlearningcenter.com/
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Morningside Heights; affiliated nursery schools

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, provides childcare to children 6 weeks through 5 years.
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, $75.00 application fee applies.
Registration/Application Deadline: Varies by year.  Call for information.
Address: Teachers College, 525 W. 120th Street (Thorndike Hall, second floor)
Phone: 212- 678-3013
Fax: 212-678-3048
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs – Morningside Heights

Tompkins Hall Nursery School and Child Care Center

The Tompkins Hall Nursery School and Child Care Center provides day care services.
Eligibility Requirements: Ages 15 months to 2 years 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
Phone: 212-666-3340
Fax: 212-666-3340
E-mail:mailto:tompkinshall@earthlink.net
Columbia Unit(s): Government and Community Affairs—Morningside Heights