Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC)

Preschool program for children 3-5 years old: vclc's preschool program provides special education and related therapies for children and support services for their families. The Child centered and family focused program is provided in a safe, nurturing environment designed to maximize each Child's educational and social outcomes. Vclc preschool curriculum is aligned with the new york state common core Learning standards for pre-k and individualized according to each Child's iep and Learning style during individual, small group and large group sessions. Empirically validated interventions are utilized in all classrooms, some using the science of applied behavior analysis. All children have gym class, computer lab and music weekly. Vclc has bilingual and english language learner classes staffed with bilingual, bicultural staff. Home/school collaboration is an important component of the program. A social worker is assigned to each family to provide on-going support services.

Early interventions for children birth to 3 years old: vclc's early intervention program includes facility based services and home/community based services in the areas of special instruction, related therapies including speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, feeding therapy, social work, parent support groups and parent Child groups. The program is family focused and based on the concept that early intervention with parental involvement can make a lasting impact on a Child's ifsp and focuses on cognitive development, communication skills, language development, play and social interactions, social/emotional development and daily life activities such as eating, toileting and dressing.

School age program for children 5-7 years old: vclc's school-age program provides special education and related therapies for children and support services for their families. The Child centered and family focused program is provided in a safe, nurturing environment designed to maximize each Child's Learning, development, and social and educational outcomes. Vclc school-age curriculum is aligned with the new york state common core Learning standards and individualized according to each Child's iep and Learning style during individual, small group and large group sessions. Empirically validated interventions are utilized in all classrooms, some using the science of applied behavior analysis. All children have adaptive physical education daily and computer lab and music weekly. Home/school collaboration is an important component of the program. A social worker is assigned to each family to provide on-going support services.