Whitestone School

14 45 143 Street, Whitestone, NY, 11357-0113 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The Whitestone School for Child Deveopment is a special education pre-school program for children from 2.9 - 5 years of age for children with developmental delays. The school has just celebrated 21 years of serving children and their families....

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School Overview:

 
Whitestone School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Language based program offering speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and counseling
Year Founded 1988
County Queens County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 110 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 36%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 110 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 8 teachers
Average Class Size 12
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:14 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes No cost to parent for students who qualify
Admissions Director Margie Horowitz

School Notes:

  • The Whitestone School For Child Development is committed to providing the highest quality service to children and their families. Our ultimate goal is to help each child reach his/her fullest potential. We accomplish this through education and therapeutic services in a caring environment. Family involvement is vital to your child's success. Our staff of highly trained professionals will coordinate their efforts with the families, in order to integrate your child's education with his/her home life. Working together will maximize your child's potential for personal growth and development. A program designed for developmentally delayed children ages three - five. All services are provided at our school. The center based program consists of daily half or full day classes in either a ten or twelve month program. Classes are in groups of 8 to 12 children and staffed with a N.Y.S. certified teacher and two assistants. Individual programs are established for each child based on developmental needs. Therapeutic services including Speech, O.T., P .T. and counseling are provided according to the child's Individual Educational Plan.
  • Profile last updated: 07/17/2009

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About This Zipcode (11357)
School Zip (11357)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 39,491 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 33% 32%
Population Average Age 43 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $54,910 $46,766
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 57 years old 56 years old
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Zipcode (11357)


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% Owning / % Renting 73% / 27% 53% / 47%

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