Think BIG for BCCA and Educate to Elevate
BCCA inspires a love of learning in our students.
We are proud to see our students achieve accolades in school. Many are on the honor roll, identified as leaders in their classrooms, and highlighted for their mutual respect of tolerance and diversity.
Get to know our superstar scholars in the video below!
We believe that every child is capable of being extraordinary every day!
Our students go above and beyond in the classroom, participating in reading challenges, working hard in our after-school program, and expanding their knowledge and talents through BCCA's enrichment programs and educational trips.
Our students at Science Saturday!
The school-age students at Anna House participated in The Rockerfeller University's RockEDU Science Outreach Program where scientists volunteered their time and expertise to lead interactive demonstrations in engineering, chemistry, life sciences, medicine, and neuroscience for students in grades K-8.
Our Integrated Arts Program, Children's Movement Program, and Children’s Gardening Program provide our students with the necessary support to succeed in all aspects of their development.
The BCCA Blooms: Nourishing Mind · Nourishing Body · Nourishing Family initiative addresses the multidimensional needs of backstretch families. Focusing on education, nutrition, and strengthening family bonds, our commitment extends beyond child care, as we support the entire family unit through holistic programming.
Our one-of-a-kind organization is changing lives at the racetrack every day as we continue to expand our programs to better serve our families through innovative learning.
Extraordinary Things Really Do Happen Here and we invite you to help us to continue to
Be Transformative as we work to Educate to Elevate!
BCCA is committed to promoting early childhood education, molding young minds, and encouraging the fulfillment of dreams.
Learn about the BIG Dreams of our students in the video below!
Our students are thriving in the classroom. Many succeeding with excellent test scores and good grades. Students who participate in BCCA's programs go on to honor roll status and achieve awards for their stellar schoolwork and talents.
BCCA, now in its third decade of operation, follows the long-term effects of providing a foundation for educational success. We are so proud to see our earliest graduates achieve BIG things using the tools that they acquired at Anna House.
Andres, awarded a BCCA College Scholarship,
is in his first year at SUNY Purchase where he is pursuing a degree in Marketing and Communications.
Along with Andres, graduates Xochilt and Jonathan are succeeding in their respective studies and careers guided by the foundations they received at Anna House and with continual support from BCCA.
One Team, One Dream!
It takes teamwork to achieve success
and we invite YOU to join our team!
Learn how our students spread kindness in the video below!
A gift of any size matters because when we come together,
we can make a great impact on the lives of our families!
BCCA strives to instill kindness and the value of giving back in our students, as we are all One Team.
Recently, our students participated in the Great Kindness Challenge, lending a helping hand whenever they could.
Our students learned about compassion, empathy, and kindness. The children shared smiles and participated in random acts of kindness throughout the challenge.
Sophie helped Milagro by pulling up her sleeves during lunch time.
Angel and Raymond spread kindness
with a hug after showing each other their classroom art projects.
Helping and hugs all around!
BCCA encourages our students togive back to the greater community.
Anna House students made cards and friendship bracelets
for the children at Ronald McDonald - New York Metro.
The values taught at Anna House are carried throughout all aspects of our students’ lives, from their families at home to broader communities, fostering a sense of responsibility, compassion,
and integrity in everything they do.
Last summer, our students played as a team and celebrated as one too!
On our school-age turf, our students participated in the Anna House Olympics!
They played their favorite sports, learned about sportsmanship, and had some healthy competition.
Through our Children's Movement Program, BCCA aims to inspire active and healthy lifestyles for the children in our care.
Thank you for Thinking BIG for BCCA!
The generosity of our supporters allows us to fulfill our commitment to the families of the backstretch workers with the knowledge that their children will receive an amazing early childhood education program to provide them with a great start toward a better future.