Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School (BMW)

Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School (BMW) The school embraces inclusion, celebrating cultural and developmental diversity, while providing an ideal environment for all children to learn and play.

Bernice M. Wright is one of two, early childhood education programs located on the South Campus of Syracuse University. We provide high-quality, developmentally appropriate, inclusive full-day care to children of benefits-eligible Syracuse University faculty, staff, and students. Following the University's academic calendar, the school offers classes during the hours of 7:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. in the

Academic Year and 7:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. in the Summer Sessions. The centers are open Monday through Friday. However, the School will not be in session when University classes are closed for holidays or hazardous weather. Public school closings usually do not affect the Child Development School. A calendar of events will be distributed to all parents at the beginning of each semester. The Bernice M. Wright (BMW) Child Development School serves children of diverse backgrounds and abilities between the ages of six weeks and five years old. Services to children with disabilities are provided through community collaboration with an early intervention provider. There are 12 full time staff members. Approximately 20 to 25 undergraduate students that serve as teachers, and 10 to 15 volunteers and student researchers participate in the school's activities. Wright Child Development School was founded in 1970 through the joint efforts of Syracuse University students, who were parents of young children, and the College for Human Development. The Child Development School serves Syracuse University as a school in early childhood education and research. Our unique facility offers a variety of small and large spaces for play. Our large, fenced-in outdoor spaces feature natural playscapes and gardens. The center provides expressive art materials that allow children to communicate their feelings, explore different concepts and discover themselves as learners. We maintain a secure, creative environment in which to encourage each child’s development of skills. The teachers provide a variety of appropriate open-ended activities and experiences, which allow your child to create and experiment with their own ideas. We are responsive to children’s needs and work to incorporate all domains of learning into the children’s everyday experiences at the center. We provide training and employment opportunities for Syracuse University students and collaborate within our university community. Center staff build strong relationships with the children and partner with families to ensure the best possible experience. Children become confident when they are given the freedom to test their theories repeatedly. We look forward to the possibility of having your child with us in the future. Applications are being accepted. For further information or to make an appointment to visit the school, please call 315-443-2471.

Spring is here! ☀️🌷Bernice M. Wright has been enjoying the beautiful weather while bringing classroom art projects outsi...
04/24/2026

Spring is here! ☀️🌷

Bernice M. Wright has been enjoying the beautiful weather while bringing classroom art projects outside for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🖌️

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04/09/2026

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time to come together as a community to protect and support our children.

At McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center, we serve more than 1,800 children each year who have experienced abuse. This month, we invite you to stand with them through our Go Blue 4 Kids campaign.

You can make a difference by wearing blue, purchasing pinwheels, or making a gift in support of the children and families we serve.

Throughout April, we’ll be sharing ways you can get involved—from community events to special fundraisers.

Together, we can create a safer, brighter future for every child. 💙

🎨 Teachers & Students have been engaging in hands-on art activities, exploring creativity through interactive learning.🖌...
04/01/2026

🎨 Teachers & Students have been engaging in hands-on art activities, exploring creativity through interactive learning.🖌️

Take a look at our classroom bulletin boards.💙

Syracuse University🍊Giving Day!Look who stopped by for a visit at Bernice M. Wright🧡💙
03/24/2026

Syracuse University🍊Giving Day!Look who stopped by for a visit at Bernice M. Wright🧡💙

Welcome Home 🧡🏀💙
03/24/2026

Welcome Home 🧡🏀💙

Welcome home, Gerry McNamara! 🍊

He helped define Syracuse Basketball, now he leads it into a new era.

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03/21/2026
Child-led art emphasizes the process over the product, allowing children to explore materials freely to build confidence...
03/03/2026

Child-led art emphasizes the process over the product, allowing children to explore materials freely to build confidence, fine motor skills, and creativity.💙🧡

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02/20/2026

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Creative exploration through Process Art and so much more.
02/18/2026

Creative exploration through Process Art and so much more.

Play is the best way of learning for young minds! 💙
02/05/2026

Play is the best way of learning for young minds! 💙

Play really is enough.

Yes, children will need to learn academics, listen and sit still. But that certainly doesn’t mean that these lessons should be straight-jacketed onto them in the toddler and preschool years. In fact, the funneling down of structured learning is all the more reason to let children play while they can. We must fiercely protect this precious, ever shrinking window of time for our children.⁠
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For more, I'll link "Don’t Let Your Preschoolers Forget How To Play" in the replies!

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02/02/2026

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Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

BMW Book Club Code: 332XY7
01/30/2026

BMW Book Club Code: 332XY7

The Baby-sitters Club, Goosebumps, Animorphs, our list goes on! Did you have one? ❤️

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Syracuse, NY
13244

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