This Staples has one thing you’ll rarely find at other big-box stores in the city: parking. The rooftop parking lot sits above the store, making it possible to load up on everything your kids need for a productive school year. Get to the often-crowded store early in the season.
Washington Heights, Inwood Back to School Checklist
Escape the hustle of Manhattan life and come uptown. Home to green spaces and less populated than other parts of the city, Washington Heights and Inwood have casual and cozy places where you can take your time knocking off every item on your back-to-school checklist.
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything you need.
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Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Washington Heights Family Health Center
Part of the New York Presbyterian system, the Washington Heights Family Health Center has the resources to help your family stay healthy throughout the year. The center doesn’t don’t offer late-night or weekend appointments, but it specializes in internal medicine, has short wait times and focuses on wellness, providing patients with resources to improve their nutrition and sleep.
575 W 181st St., 10033
212.342.3062
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Bread & Yoga
Young chefs learn how to pick fresh produce from Bread & Yoga’s garden before cooking up a storm after school. Meanwhile, athletically-minded students learn capoeira at this yoga community center in Inwood, which also offers dance, meditation and urban naturalist classes. Class sizes are limited to five for plenty of one-on-one attention, and the center arranges pick up from local schools.
5000 Broadway, 10034
212.569.4112
Technology & Gadgets
Phones, tablets, computers and calculators.
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Dyckman Electronics Center
Don’t be fooled by the no-frills exterior of this Dyckman Street store. Inside is a large inventory of gadgets that meets your family’s needs. A neighborhood favorite for nearly 30 years, Dyckman Street Electronics always has the latest equipment, whether it’s DJ turntables for your teenager or a laptop for your tween.
151 Dyckman St., 10040
212.304.2000
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The Children's Place
Children’s Place in Washington Heights has a good selection of kids’ basics and fashion clothing for sizes infant through 14. Start your back-to-school shopping here and let your kids pick out their outfits or try on uniforms. Just be aware that it’s not the largest location and you may have to order some sizes in specific styles that aren’t available in-store.
600 W 181st St., 10033
212.923.7244