Non-profit special education center in Syosset, NY, specializing in autism and developmental disabilities
Variety Child Learning Center is a non-profit center providing specialized special education services and innovative child development programs. The center focuses on supporting children and families navigating developmental and learning disabilities, including autism and behavioral challenges. Through ongoing research, the center continuously works to improve educational and social outcomes for young children in the community.
The center emphasizes a partnership model where parents and professionals work together to support each child's growth. To foster transparency and connection, parents are welcome to observe their children in classrooms or therapy rooms using one-way viewing glass and intercoms, with no appointment necessary. In addition to direct services, the center provides essential support services for families and professional training for early childhood personnel.
Special education programs and services are provided at no cost to families living in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties. The center serves a diverse, co-ed Prekindergarten population and operates on a rolling admissions basis. For more information regarding enrollment or specific program availability, please contact the center at (516) 921-7171.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1905 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Total Students | 327 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 76 |
| School Memberships | National Association for the Education of Young Children · State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |