The Center For Developmental Disabilities Inc

72 S Woods Rd, Woodbury, NY, 11797-0117
Tel: (516)921-7650
Grades: PK | 108 students
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The Center for Developmental Disabilities, established in 1958, is committed to the following mission: To help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, learning, working and recreating in the community of their choice. Founded in 1958 by parents of children with autism and/or developmental disabilities, today The Center serves more than 300 children and adults with differing abilities. It is committed to helping each person achieve their dreams. The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to its mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to it's mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our goal is to provide quality educational programming in order to increase every students' level of independence so he or she is able to participate more effectively in the community.

School Overview:
The Center For Developmental Disabilities Inc
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 108 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 62% (NY School Avg.: 38%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Center for Developmental Disabilities, established in 1958, is committed to the following mission: To help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, learning, working and recreating in the community of their choice. Founded in 1958 by parents of children with autism and/or developmental disabilities, today The Center serves more than 300 children and adults with differing abilities. It is committed to helping each person achieve their dreams. The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to its mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. The Center for Developmental Disabilities is committed to it's mission of helping children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams by overcoming barriers to living, working, learning and enjoying recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our goal is to provide quality educational programming in order to increase every students' level of independence so he or she is able to participate more effectively in the community.

Nearby Schools:

The Center For Developmental Disabilities Inc
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
Our Lady Of Mercy Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Edward Confessor School
Gr. K-9 | 1.2 mi. away
Greentrees Country Day School
Gr. K | 1.2 mi. away
Variety Child Learning Center
Gr. K-1 | 1.4 mi. away
West Hills Montessori School
Gr. K-6 | 2.3 mi. away

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