Overview
Preschool Program
Our programs include:
- Full-day preschool (3-5 years of age)
- The Parent & Early Education Resource Center
- Educational and therapeutic programs
- Six-week summer program
- Music and dance instruction for children attending class-based programs
- Pet therapy for children attending class-based programs
Eligibility
Preschool
Children who are between the ages of 3 and 5 qualify for our preschool programs if they have been diagnosed with low vision, multiple disabilities or developmental delays.
The Parent & Early Education Resource Center
HKSB’s Parent and Early Education Resource Center offers a series of monthly training workshops for parents of children with low vision and other disabilities. Tailored to the needs of the children and families we serve, the workshops cover a broad range of topics.
Previous sessions have focused on:
- Child development
- Strategies for parenting children with disabilities
- Programs and support available for children with special needs
Resources & Training
The Center also provides parents with resources and advocacy training, and its ongoing support groups offer families the opportunities to share their experiences with ─ and learn from ─ other families who know firsthand the challenges they face.
The Parent & Early Education Resource Center is open only to New York City residents.
Transportation
Transportation is available for all children who attend our programs at no charge to the families. The Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We follow the Department of Education calendar with minor differences.
