named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2s/3s Program (Silver, Purple Rooms)
Program for two- and three-year-olds emphasizing child-led, play-based learning, open-ended inquiry, and inclusive classroom environments.
3s/4s Program (Brown, Green, Yellow Rooms)
Curriculum for three- and four-year-olds integrating arts, movement, Reggio Emilia-inspired practices, and science exploration to support cognitive and social growth.
4s/5s Program (Blue, Orange, Red Rooms)
Pre-kindergarten program preparing children for elementary school through project-based learning, community responsibility, and creative expression.
Extended Day Enrichment Program
After-school enrichment programming managed by the Enrichment Manager, offering additional learning and care beyond the core school day.
Toddler Program (White Room)
Early childhood program for toddlers focusing on foundational learning, social development, and family engagement, led by a master teacher and supported by a teaching team.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivers specialized enrichment programming in arts, STEM, music, and movementOffers weekly special classes and semester-based enrichment in science/STEM, music, movement, art, pottery, ballet, and technology for age-specific groups, delivered through large-group, small-group, and individual formats.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Engages children in service learning and community responsibilityOrganizes collection drives, fundraising events, and community partnerships to support local and global needs, including donations to Room To Grow, Ukraine relief, The Bowery Mission, No Kid Hungry, and fire-affected families.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Implements project-based and experiential learning across developmental domainsUses collaboratively designed, hands-on learning experiences including daily choice time, story time, gross motor activities, snack preparation, and interdisciplinary projects (e.g., life-sized silhouettes, ladybug life cycle) to support cognitive, creative, and physical development.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operates a private nursery school for toddlers and preschoolersProvides early childhood education for children ages 2–5 through a year-long program at 27 Barrow Street in Greenwich Village, offering toddler, 2s/3s, 3s/4s, and 4s/5s classes focused on intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Provides extended day and drop-in care servicesOffers early drop-off starting at 8:00am, midday enrichment, lunch bunch for social and nutrition education, and afterschool playgroup and enrichment classes, available by semester or drop-in basis.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides professional development and instructional leadership for teaching staffLeads teacher meetings and professional development focused on reflection, collaboration, and curriculum development, including oversight of the toddler program and science/garden instruction.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Supports family engagement and individualized student developmentConducts twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences, produces mid-year developmental reports and end-of-year narrative reflections, maintains public documentation of student learning, and coordinates access to speech, occupational therapy, and other developmental specialists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.96M
Contributions & grants$1.12M14%
Program service revenue$6.76M85%
Investment income$128K2%
Other revenue$-48K
expenses
Total expenses$7.62M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.59M
Grants paid out$335K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$11.21M
Cash$7.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.10M
Net assets$5.11M
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DARREN BLOCH | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $313K |
| NICOLE P FERRIN | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS | 35 | $251K |
| MALIEK KATEL BRANCH | CFO | 1 | $247K |
| ASHLEY WARREN | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS | 35 | $206K |
| BRIAN KOSCUISZKA | LEAD TEACHER | 35 | $181K |
| STEPHANIE ROER | ASSOCIATE EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $165K |
| SAMSON BAKER | DIRECTOR OF EDU. & PROF. LEARNING | 35 | $156K |
board members · 18
- CATHY AQUILA — VICE CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER KIPLOK — VICE CHAIR
- DANIEL SUSSMAN — DIRECTOR
- DIANE C KOEPPEL — DIRECTOR
- DONNA GREEN — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD AK ADLER — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY MAZLIN — DIRECTOR
- HENRY PINNELL — DIRECTOR
- JAN-WILLEM VAN DEN DORPEL — CHAIR
- JULIE EFFRON — DIRECTOR
- LAURA VALEROSO — DIRECTOR
- LISA URIBE — DIRECTOR
- MARK S RUDD — DIRECTOR
- MELANIE JINDIA BHANDARI — DIRECTOR
- MYRNA CHAO — VICE CHAIR
- PAUL PAI — DIRECTOR
- SAMIR H HUSSEIN — TREASURER
- TAMARA ALEXANDER LYNCH — SECRETARY
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Collaborates on workshops as part of the special classes program.
- Brooklyn Robot Foundry Partner — Partner organization offering technology and engineering-based enrichment classes.
- Cooperative Volyn Partner — Ukrainian charitable foundation that received 144 boxes of essential supplies collected and shipped by the Barrow community.
- Downtown Early Childhood Association Network — Member of an association of approximately 40 early childhood institutions in Lower Manhattan serving children ages 2–5.
- Greenwich House Network — Barrow Street Nursery School operates as part of Greenwich House, a settlement house organization.
- Greenwich House Network — Barrow Street Nursery School operates under the Greenwich House umbrella as part of its network of art, education, and social service programs.
- Greenwich House Network — Part of the Greenwich House network, operating as Barrow Street Nursery School at Greenwich House Inc.
- Greenwich House Pottery School Partner — Teaching artist staff member previously worked at Greenwich House’s pottery school, indicating an institutional connection.
- Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York Network — Participates in a cooperative admissions association that ensures professional, equitable, and orderly admissions processes across greater New York independent schools.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Member of a professional organization promoting high-quality early learning through integration of practice, policy, and research for children birth through age 8.
- National Association of Independent Schools Network — Member of a national nonprofit association providing services and support to independent K–12 schools in the U.S. and abroad.
- New York Association of Independent Schools Government — Accredited by NYSAIS, an association chartered by the New York State Board of Regents to promote and accredit independent schools in New York.
- New York Cares Partner — Organization associated with the coat drive initiative supported by the Barrow community.
- No Kid Hungry Partner — Recipient of proceeds from a Barrow Street Nursery School bake sale.
- North American Reggio Emilia Alliance Network — Member of a network dedicated to discovering, interpreting, and promoting Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education.
- Room To Grow Partner — Partner organization receiving donated baby items and parenting support resources from the Barrow community.
- Super Soccer Stars Partner — Partner organization providing soccer enrichment classes for students.
- The American Ballet Theatre Partner — Conducts Winter Workshops in ballet and hosts a field trip for students and families.
- The Bowery Mission Partner — Organization serving homeless and hungry New Yorkers that received toiletry kits assembled by the Barrow community.
- The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education Network — Member school participating in a network focused on ethical thinking, character development, and values-based education.
- The Pottery School at Greenwich House Partner — Provides pottery instruction through a teacher from The Pottery School at Greenwich House.
- Tribeca Language Partner — Partner organization providing language enrichment classes for students.
- WeAreHerVillage Partner — Organization through which diaper donations were coordinated for families impacted by the Bronx fire.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Child-Centered, Play-Based Learning with Co-Constructionmethodology: reggio_emiliaBy grounding education in play-based, child-led exploration and treating children as co-constructors of the curriculum, the school supports cognitive, social, physical, and emotional development because active engagement and agency foster deeper learning and a sense of identity, belonging, and ownership.
- Differentiated Learning Through Observation and Documentationmethodology: documentation_and_assessmentBy using ongoing observation, narrative documentation, and assessment, educators tailor learning experiences to individual children’s needs and interests because this reflective practice enables personalized, responsive curriculum design that supports holistic development.
- Family and Community Engagement for Holistic Developmentmethodology: service_learningBy integrating family partnerships, service learning, and environmental stewardship into the curriculum, the school fosters responsibility, character, and equity because real-world participation strengthens ethical development, community connection, and a sense of agency in young learners.