Mission

The Children's Storefront is an independent tuition-free school in Harlem founded in 1966 to provide a safe haven for Harlem children to engage in a variety of educational activities. We are committed to providing a comprehensive education to children with varied academic strengths from preschool through eighth grade. Our work is grounded in the conviction that every child deserves the opportunity for an excellent education. We work in partnership with families and community members to prepare children academically, socially and emotionally for further education, empowering each child to reach his or her potential. We are a caring community of educators, children, families and friends who are focused on each student's daily achievement as a step towards a better future.