Bank Street Children’s Programs

Bank Street Children’s Programs includes Bank Street Summer Camp, the School for Children, the Family Center, Head Start, Liberty LEADS, and After School. Bank Street Summer Camp uses recreational learning to create developmentally appropriate programs, and most counselors are educational professionals and alumni of the Bank Street School for Children. The School for Children serves preschool through eighth grade, the Family Center serves children ages 6 months to 5 years, Liberty LEADS serves grades 5 through 12, and After School supports School for Children students in creative, intellectual, physical, and social interests.

Programs

• Bank Street Summer Camp — Uses recreational learning to create developmentally appropriate programs. Most counselors are educational professionals and alumni of the Bank Street School for Children.
• School for Children — preschool through eighth grade
• Family Center — 6 months to 5 years
• Head Start — An outstanding free preschool educational program serving a diverse population of children and families.
• Liberty LEADS — grades 5 through 12 · A college access program in New York City.
• After School — Supports families and provides opportunities for School for Children students to pursue creative, intellectual, physical, and social interests.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old

About the provider

Since 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. Bank Street says it is an innovator in improving the quality of classroom practice and a national advocate for children, families, and system and policy changes that bring effective and equitable teaching to all. Bank Street’s work includes research, direct work with schools and communities, and strategic partnerships nationwide. Bank Street School for Children is described as "the gold standard for progressive education in New York City."

Bank Street College of Education has a historical and philosophical commitment to encourage diversity in its student body, staff, faculty, and programs. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment policies and other college administered programs.

Last updated November 7, 2026.