Providing urgent care for newborns through young adults, PM Pediatrics diagnoses and treats most illnesses and injuries requiring immediate attention. Appointments are made on a walk-in basis and the average wait time is 20 minutes. All New York locations are open 365 days a year. The practice takes most insurance plans and treatment is affordably priced for those without coverage.
Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook Back to School Checklist
Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens are both hubs for families, with brownstone-lined streets, mom and pop shops and kid-friendly restaurants. Red Hook’s small eateries welcome families, and if you’re looking for cheap furniture, Ikea is the way to go.
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons
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Pixel Academy
For students eager to try their hand at digital innovation, Pixel Academy offers after school workshops and open lab hours, giving students access to the latest technology and the opportunity to work on design projects. Yearly memberships include access to both Pixel Academy locations in Brooklyn and lower Manhattan, workshops, homework help, guided projects and time for kids to work on their own creations.
163 Pacific St., 11201
(866) 771-6837
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Extreme Kids & Crew
For five years, Extreme Kids & Crew has provided a safe and welcoming environment for children with disabilities to play, learn, and form meaningful relationships with peers and their families. Through movement and music classes, weekly open play, and monthly artist visits and concerts, every kid can discover their talents and have fun. Free parent seminars and monthly events; class and membership fees are "pay-what-you-can."
71 Sullivan St, 11231
347-410-6050
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Carroll Gardens Greenmarket
For a healthy lunch or dinner, look no further than the Carroll Gardens Greenmarket. Every Sunday, local family farms sell seasonal produce, hearty proteins like meats, cheeses and eggs and other fresh food straight from the source. Visit the market year-round for cooking demonstrations and other family-friendly activities — and don’t forget to ask the farmers when you can visit for apple picking and hayrides.
Carroll Street between Smith St and Court St, 11231
(212) 788- 7900
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything you need.
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Casa Kids
Casa Kids’ appointment-only showroom is just one example of the company’s commitment to providing the best furniture and easiest shopping experience. The furniture is made from eco-friendly materials, crafted in the Brooklyn woodshop adjacent to the showroom and then installed in your home. Casa Kids specializes in custom-made beds, including bunk beds and lofts, plus desks and storage units designed to fit your space.
106 Ferris St., 11231
(718) 694-0272
Smart Looks
Get styled.
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Picnic
Promoting a “kids should be kids” aesthetic, Picnic sells clothes and accessories fit for playing. New styles for boys and girls arrive every season, with sizes and designs for babies through elementary schoolers. Picnic also stocks unique toys, books, shoes, bags and more. The indie store is a favorite among Brooklyn parents who seek original looks.
192 Amity St., 11201
(718) 237-0670
Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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Musician's General Store
For more than a decade, Musician’s General Store has equipped musicians young and old with instruments and accessories like cases, strings and speakers. The store rents instruments for at least four and a half months and offers private and group music lessons in popular instruments like piano, drums, violin and saxophone.
177 Smith St., 11201
(718) 596-4962