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The Children's Learning Center

380 Washington Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575

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Tel: (516) 377-2027

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Established in 1948, our school has a well-earned reputation for outstanding education, evaluation and treatment services for children from birth to age 21 with a broad range of mild to severe disabilities, including speech/language delays, physical disabilities, and mental retardation.

Each child's program is individualized and closely monitored by a team of multidisciplinary professionals.

Preparation for inclusion, mainstreaming and maximum independence in the community is emphasized.

The CLC has a strong commitment to serving the entire family - mothers, fathers, siblings and grandparents.

Family meetings, tours, special events, and social work services are available and designed to support the family network.

A truly caring staff of special education teachers, clinicians, other professionals and support staff are ready to assist in every way possible.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 197 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

197 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 39%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Early Intervention Component
The Early Intervention (EI) Program of the Children's Learning Center provides center-based educational and related services for children from birth to three years of age residing in Nassau County.ucpn is a recognized and approved early intervention provider of a comprehensive taxonomy of evaluation and treatment services. These services are provided on a twelve month basis for eligible children.
Preschool Component
The Preschool Program provides a multi-sensory approach to readiness skills for students ranging in age from three to five years. This program enhances and integrates the motor, cognitive, language, perceptual, and social areas of development in order to maximize optimal learning. An integral part of this program is ongoing parent contact that provides information and techniques to enable the parent to facilitate the learning process at home.
School-Age Component
Students in this division of our school range from five to twenty-one years of age. It is the largest component of our school with more focus on developing skills that allow for academic growth, maximum independence in functional ability, and transition to adulthood.

Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for The Children's Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 197 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,802 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).