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Child Care Centers ~ Nursery Schools ~ Preschools ~ Resources

Great Schools.net  -  Includes listings of preschools, daycares, etc.
Mommy Poppins.com - Includes listings of nursery schools, preschools, etc.
The Parents League of New York - An association of parents and independent schools.  Includes guides, school directory, advisory services, calendar, resources and articles.
Childcare Listing Provided by Columbia University - Includes private and centers that accept the ACS voucher.

Book Resource:  The Manhattan Directory of Private Nursery Schools, by Victoria Goldman (Author) - Buy this book, new or used at Amazon.com.    
  

Other Resources

Art, Music & Dance
Early Childhood Learning/Homeschooling
Education (School Resources) 
Family Recreation
Family Resources
Harlem Community Calendar
Health & Nutrition
Mind, Body & Spirit

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Art, Music & Dance

Back to Basics Toys
Purchase miniature instruments and more.

Children's Art Carnival
Arts program for children 4 years old - 18 years old.

Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance instruction for children 4 years old and up.

Harlem School of the Arts
Dance, music, theater & visual arts instruction for children 4 years old and up.

Opus 118 Harlem School of Music
Offers an after-school music program and more.

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Early Childhood Learning/Homeschooling

A to Z Home's Cool
Information, resources and communities for homeschool families.

Gails Preschool Rainbow
Songs and rhymes for preschoolers.

My Baby Can Talk
American sign language (ASL) for babies.
With online video dictionary.

National African-American Homeschoolers Alliance
Provides the latest home school information and resources.

Family Recreation

Carnegie Hall
"They offer great children's programming (at great prices!) through the Weill Music Institute."
 Click on "Explore & Learn".

City Parks Foundation
Nonprofit organization offering programming in parks
throughout the five boroughs of N.Y. C.

Figure Skating In Harlem, Inc.
For girls ages 6 to 16 years old.

Go City Kids
Everything from afterschool activities to transportation.

Harlem Lanes
"Family Night" bowling is on Tuesdays.

Harlem Little League
For boys & girls ages 5 to 18 years old.

Harlem Tae Kwon Do
The "Pee Wee" program is for 4 & 5 year olds.

Harlem Youth Soccer
For children 5 to 16 years old.                                             

Ice Hockey in Harlem
For children

Jazzmobile
Free outdoor jazz concerts in the summer & more.

Mommy Poppins
This online guide is the "...NY parent's guide to where and what to do, see, go, eat, discover, read, cook, make, play....", etc.

Morningside Park
One of four designated Historic Harlem Parks.

Police Athletic League (PAL) of NYC
Non-profit youth organization providing recreational, educational, cultural and social programs. Young people, ages 3 to 21 yrs. 
Includes a full-time Harlem center.

St. Nicholas Park
Harlem's historic green park.  Don't forget to visit their blog!

Time Out NY Kids
Activities and recreation for the whole family.

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Family Resources

Hale House
Founded by Mother Hale (Clara McBride Hale).  Offers 24-hour infant and toddler residential care for families in need, developmental childcare programs, supportive housing, family stabilization efforts and community outreach.

Harlem Children's Zone
Non-profit, community-based organization that works to enhance the quality of life for children and families through its
many successful projects (education, social service, recreation and a multi-year comprehensive community building initiative).

Harlem Community Calendar
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Health & Nutrition

American Academy of Pediatrics
A site dedicated to the health of all children.

Health Plus
Free and affordable healthcare.

HealthWorld Online
Natural health, wellness, self-care and alternative medicine.

Urban Organic
Home delivery of organic produce and groceries.

WIC Program
Special supplemental food program that provides nutritious foods,
milk, juice, formula & other items to low income pregnant or
breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5.


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Mind, Body & Spirit

Neighborhood Holistic
Medical massage, yoga, rehabilitative exercises and holistic nutrition. 
They offer an alternative to traditional physical therapy and receive referrals from over 50 doctors and physical therapists. 
New classes include Millenium Moms - perfect for those trying to conceive, pregnant or chasing after toddlers!

Ta Yoga House
Community classes offer on-going free/by-donation yoga classes
for those who find it challenging to pay the base $10 - $15 fee.
Plus other community outreach programs.

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