AHRC NYC operates five preschools for students ages 3 to 5.
Preschool Programs
AHRC NYC operates five preschools for students ages 3 to 5, built upon the belief that children with developmental delays have the same needs as all children, and that parents and families are the most important people in the lives of their children. AHRC NYC offers some classes for children without disabilities:
Astoria Blue Feather Early Learning Center (ages 3-5)
Location: 27-07 8th Street, Astoria, NY 11102
Phone: 718-721-3960
Fax: 718 721-8820
Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center (ages 3-5)
Location: 450 W 56th Street, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-787-5400
Fax: 212-787-0084
Francis of Paola Early Learning Center (ages 3-5)
Location: 201 Conselyea Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718-782-1462
Secondary phone: 718-782-8044
Howard Haber Early Learning Center (ages 3-5)
Location: 2300 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Phone: 718-409-1450
Secondary phone: 718-409-2970
James P. Murphy Staten Island Preparatory School (ages 3-5)
Location: 23 Summit Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Phone: 718-285-9377
Our preschool classrooms feature Special Education Classes for preschoolers with a disability and ABA Rooms for children on the autism spectrum. Our preschool students have access to related services to address their individual needs as recommended by the Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE), including: Speech/Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, & Psychological Services, and Counseling.
All of AHRC NYC’s preschools are designed for preschool children who have or are suspected of having a disability pursuant to Section 4410 of Article 89 of the Education Law. Specific services provided by these schools are based upon individual child needs which have been determined by the CPSE of the child’s local school district. The school district is ultimately responsible for determining the location where special education services, if necessary, will be provided.
THESE SERVICES ARE FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
AND IN NEW YORK CITY, OPERATE WITH THE APPROVAL OF AND UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF
THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Admission to AHRC New York City’s Schools
Call the school of your choice to receive information about a school’s admission process.
Phone numbers for each of AHRC NYC’s schools are available on our Admission page.