Tutor Doctor gives students in grades K-12 a leg up by providing private in-home sessions throughout the city. Tutor Doctor offers free, no-obligation consultations to ensure your child is paired with a compatible tutor. The company has an impressive track record of improving clients’ standardized test scores and school grades — and boosting students’ confidence. For $100 off your first enrollment, call today and mention “DNAinfo Back to School Checklist.”
Downtown Back to School Checklist
More families are moving to Downtown Manhattan, with residential buildings popping up around the waterfront and upscale shopping centers adding children’s boutiques into the mix. Downtown’s many public outdoor spaces give kids a place to play, and the soon-to-open Target is bound to draw parents looking for deals.
After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons
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Bright Kids
Founded in 2009, Bright Kids provides private test prep and subject tutoring for kids ages 3-18. Using an unique curriculum catered to each student’s needs, tutors incorporate new technology in their lessons and track student progress through reports and periodic testing. For a limited time, Bright Kids is offering 20 percent off a 30-session package, a free diagnostic session and a $100 Bright Kids Book credit.
225 Broadway, 10007
(646) 434-1084
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Alice Hartman Tutoring
Celebrating our 30th year in business, AHT provides inspiring and effective tutoring sessions for all academic needs, in your home! Whether it be general enrichment or test prep, we can help get the results you want, from the ABCs to the SATs. Discounts & special deals are available on our site.
335 Greenwich St., 10013
(212) 966-6977
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Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Brooklyn Robot Foundry specializes in a hands-on approach to learning, offering after-school classes for grades K-5 in basic engineering and programming. Kids design and manufacture their own robots and machines while learning about the real-world applications for the skills they’re developing. They even get to take some of their projects home.
72 Warren St., 10007
(347) 762-6840
Smart Looks
Get styled.
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FiDi Cleaners
Cross laundry and ironing off your to-do list. FiDi Cleaners provides same-day service and free pickup and drop-off with cleaning, tailoring and repairing services for clothes, shoes and handbags, including suede, leather and fur garments and accessories. Keep school uniforms looking sharp with FiDi Cleaners’ affordable services and get 15 percent off dry cleaning with a valid student ID. Visit website for other discounts up to 25 percent off.
89 Washington St., 10006
(646) 580-7847
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Babesta
Kids are never too young to start developing their personal style, and you can buy the funkiest threads for babies through pre-teens than Babesta. The downtown location sells colorful, fashionable, and age appropriate clothing, furniture and room decor, strollers, toys and everything else your kids need to be the best dressed in their class.
230 Vesey St., 10281
(917) 388-2683
Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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David Gage String Instruments
Since 1978, this downtown institution has sold, repaired and rented high-quality string instruments to professionals and students alike. Customers can rent instruments on a month-to- month basis with a three-month minimum, perfect for the novice musician in your house. David Gage’s expert staff can help your kid find the right instrument and accessories to fit their needs.
36 Walker St., 10013
(212) 274-1322
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything you need.
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MUJI
Founded in Japan 36 years ago, MUJI has since expanded all over Asia, Europe and North America. Known for its simple, affordable and utilitarian products, the store’s selection of school supplies includes basic notebooks, pens in a wide range of colors and knickknacks like sticky notes, rulers, mini staplers and calculators. Keep your papers organized at home with boxes, drawers and storage containers.
455 Broadway, 10013
(212) 334-2002
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Downtown Pediatrics
Led by Dr. Vicki Porges, a fourth-generation family doctor, the award-winning practice provides individualized attention for all kids — newborns through adolescents. The team is accessible through the pingmd app and offers advice via phone throughout the day. Same-day appointments also are available. Most standard lab tests are done on-site and services are covered under a number of insurance plans.
36 N Moore St., 10013
(212) 925-3636