There’s something whimsical about Butterfly 7. The store, filled with fun and adorable items, sells children’s clothing, European wooden toys and art supplies. The shelves are organized using a creative color coding system, which helps parents efficiently find all the back-to-school items they need.
Bedford Stuyvesant Back to School Checklist
Tree-lined Bed-Stuy may not have the hip reputation of neighboring Williamsburg, but it’s got a community feel. You’re as likely to run into a friend as your are to make a new one while shopping for the latest gadgets.
Supplies
Pencils, bags and everything you need.
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Aaron’s
Step into the large brick facade building on Gates Avenue and you’ll be minutes away from fulfilling all your back-to-school needs. The store is almost always crowded, but you can rely on the staff to help you find things like kids’ furniture or a new smartphone for your high schooler.
634 Gates Ave., 11221
347.955.4090
Checkups
Doctors, dentists and specialists.
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Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center
Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center operates out of a huge facility, but you’ll still find a streamlined, newly renovated, efficient health center that meets all your family’s medical needs, whether it be dental, vision or primary health. Because the center always is so busy, try to make an appointment for earlier in the day.
1456 Fulton St., 11216
718.636.4500
After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons
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Y After School
With a small staff-to-student ratio, hours from 3-6 p.m. every weekday and more than 100 academic and sports programs, the Y After-School is the go-to place for kids in the neighborhood. The friendly staff, clean facilities and a swimming pool also make it a place the whole family can enjoy.
1121 Bedford Ave., 11216
718.789.1497
Sports, Music & Activities
All the equipment for your extracurriculars.
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Modell’s Sporting Goods
Modell’s Sporting Goods is the place to shop, whether you’re a Crossfit maven or just look for sports equipment. Modell’s has almost all of your children’s back-to-school sporting needs, including sneakers, lacrosse sticks and clothing. Give yourself time to shop — you’ll probably encounter a throng of parents in line at checkout.
4 Graham Ave., 11206
718.782.5309
Smart Looks
Get styled.
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Kid City
Browse through the multi-level discount store and you’ll likely leave with bags filled to the brim with kid’s clothing. The chain store’s Bed-Stuy location sells affordable, trendy clothing for children of all ages (i.e. items your kids actually will want to wear). Join the Kid City Discount Club and get discounts delivered right to your inbox.
789 Broadway, 11206
718. 443.7000