Early Learning Center
The Baruch College Early Learning Center (ELC) provides childcare services to CUNY students who would otherwise not be able to attend college without these services. The Center is deeply committed to helping parents remain enrolled and progress to graduation. To assist student parents with their successful journey through higher education, the Center is committed to providing reliable, high-quality children services, allowing students to achieve their degrees, while strengthening families and uplifting the wider community. As part of its Mission, the Center provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and children through 5 years-old, with referral and intervention services when needed. The Center also offers a range of family support services to improve the lives of student-parents.
Early Learning Center Relocation and Schedule
Reopening May 2026
The Early Learning Center (ELC) has relocated to a new space closer to Baruch’s campus, just two blocks from the Newman Vertical Campus (NVC).
The ELC is now accepting applications for children ages 2-5 years old.
Applications can also be requested through email.
The ELC will continue to enroll preschool children and will expand its services to include childcare for infants and toddlers, offering even more support to families in the community.
The Center will follow Baruch College’s undergraduate schedule to provide childcare during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
Temporary hours of operation*:
- Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Summer Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
*The Center’s hours of operation will expand when additional staff is hired.
Contact Information
Baruch College
Early Learning Center, Box G-1063
One Bernard Baruch Way
New York, NY 10010
EarlyLearningCenter@baruch.cuny.edu
646-261-2451 / 646-261-2462