OUR CENTERS
We have 7 centers located in Central Brooklyn
Bedford Stuyvesant
Brevoort Children’s Center
250 Ralph Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Tel: (718) 778-1069
Director: Crystal Taitt, ctaitt@bksny.org
Serves ages 2 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 (10am to Noon)
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 (10am to Noon)
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 (10am to Noon)
Sumner Children’s Center
860 Park Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: (718) 455-3471
Director: Kolleen Thomas, kthomas@bksny.org
Serves ages 2 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Wednesday, Feb.18, 2026 (9am to 5pm)
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 (9am to 5pm)
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (9am to 5pm)
Tompkins Children’s Center
730 Park Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: (718) 782-9140
Director: Marcia Thompson, mthompson@bksny.org
Serves ages 2 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 (10am to Noon & 3pm to 5pm)
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (10am to Noon & 3pm to 5pm)
Brownsville
Howard Children’s Center
1592 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Tel: (718) 342-2905
Program Director: Pleshette Hunter-Cofield, phunter-cofield@bksny.org
Serves ages 2 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Join us at 10am on Feb. 23, 24, 25, 26, or 27.
Nat Azarow Children’s Center
232 Powell Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Tel: (718) 346-0924
Director: Ayana Austin, ayaustin@bksny.org
Serves ages 3 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 (Noon to 2pm)
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 (10am to 11:30am)
Crown Heights
Edwards L. Cleaveland Children’s Center
1185 Park Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Tel: (718) 778-6559
Director: Asia Harmon, aharmon@bksny.org
Serves ages 2 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 (1:30pm to 2:30pm)
Weeksville Gardens Children’s Center
1640 Pacific Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Tel: (718) 395-9001
Director: Shanine Nolan, snolan@bksny.org
Serves ages 2 to 5
Enrichment Activities: Tennis, Violin & Yoga
Visit us! OPEN HOUSES:
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 (9am to 10 am)
What you get at BKS centers
- High-quality programs where children develop language, social and thinking skills
- Small classes where your child receives individual attention
- Private outdoor playgrounds
- Cozy reading areas
- Nutritious meals with a hot breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
- Assistance for children with special needs
- Access to community resources such as dental and medical screenings
- Enrichment activities such as music lessons, art and STEM activities.