
12:1:2 - 12 Students, one Teacher, two Teacher Assistants.UPK-3- 15:1:1- 15 Students, one Teacher, one Teacher Assistant.UPK-4- 18:1:1- 18 Students, one Teacher, one Teacher Assistant.The Long Island City Early Childhood Center serves preschoolers with special needs and typically developing 3-5 year olds through a variety of classroom sizes. Educational/clinical and administrative staff include teachers, teacher assistants, school psychologist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists, parent coordinator, and nurse. Our Staff is comprised of a multi-cultural/multi-lingual diverse group of professionals providing education in Alternate Interim Bilingual class settings. Our goal is to maximize a child’s independence by supporting their cognitive, social emotional, and communication skills. Our classrooms utilize techniques such as structured teaching, visual communication systems, developmentally appropriate practices, and the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support framework. The school population we serve is composed of three- to five-year-old multi-cultural and multi-lingual children. Our students come from inner-city neighborhoods within four boroughs of New York City. The Long Island City Early Childhood Center is a vibrant, community program located in Long Island City.


Principal: Karen Kaja Serving Preschool Students 3-5 years old

The Long Island City Early Childhood Center is accessible via the 7 train.
