A distinctive coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences.
An observation and research setting for Sarah Lawrence Students interested in child development and teaching, the Early Childhood Center is grounded in a thoughtful, progressive curriculum for children, ages two through six. Here, programs are modeled as extensions of the Sarah Lawrence belief that children are the makers of meaning.
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Established in 1937 as a setting for research and observation of child development, the Early Childhood Center was originally known as the Sarah Lawrence Nursery School. Today, it is a New York State Registered Nursery School and Kindergarten Program, and has received Accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs (a branch of NAEYC).
The Early Childhood Center welcomes applications from families of all backgrounds and cultures. Some scholarship funds are available. The application process begins in early October with a call to the Center at (914) 395-2353.