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Story Place Preschool, Inc.
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"THE SAFETY, GROWTH AND HAPPINESS OF YOUR CHILDREN IS OUR TOP PRIORITY".


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Story Place Preschool, Inc is a special needs preschool providing educational and therapeutic services for children identified with special needs as well as daycare and preschool services for typically developing children. We provide a continuum of individualized, quality educational services, therapeutic services and family support to children from birth to 5 years old with special needs. Story Place utilizes a child-centered philosophy incorporating learning through play. Our interdisciplinary teams focus on nurturing the whole child by enhancing interests and strengths to overcome needs.

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Our full day integrated preschool program will be open from 9:00 - 2:00 on a daily basis. The integrated classroom utilizes a team teaching approach through collaborative effort between Story Place Preschool and typical daycare housed on our campus. The integrated class includes children, ages three to five, and is staffed by a special education teacher, a nursery school teacher and up to two teacher assistants depending on enrollment. Therapy services are provided during the preschool day both in and out of the classroom depending on the goals being addressed. The class can accommodate up to 6 children with special needs and up to 10 typically developing children. Parents enrolling their children in the daycare program have the option to enroll their children two, three or five days a week. Classroom activities are play-based and facilitate learning through small, large group and self-directed play.

Story Place Preschool is licensed to operate two full day (five hour) center-based classrooms for children from 3-5 years. The classroom is staffed by a special education teacher and 2 teacher assistants with a maximum of between 10-12 students in each class. This class meets five days per week from 9:00 - 2:00 and follows the regional school calendar.

Toddler Day Care is offered to children 18 months- 3 years old. Two, three, or five day options are available. We offer enrichment activities such as a weekly Speech and Language Group, a weekly Occupational Therapy Group, and an Amazing Athletes Group twice a month. The classroom staff consists of an Early Childhood Education Teacher, a certified Teacher Assistant, and a Classroom Aide. The class size is a maximum of 12 students.

Day Care is offered to students ages 3-5 years old. Two, three or five day options are available. Preschool hours are 9am-2pm, with before care from 7:00-9:00am, and after care from 2:00-5:00pm. The New York State Pre-K Common Core Learning Standards are utilized in developing all lessons and activities. We also offer many enrichment activities such as therapy groups, field trips, and "guest" presenters on a specific topic or talent. The classroom staff consists of an early childhood education teacher, a certified special education teacher, and a certified teacher assistant. The class size is a maximum of 16 students.
Story Place Preschool, Inc. offers a before care (7:00-9:00am) and after care (2:00-5:00) enrichment program to all children 18 months – 5 years old. Our enrichment program is staffed with highly qualified and skilled employees, and includes fun opportunities for social skill development with peers, an optional rest period, nutritious snack, and developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities in a safe and supportive environment. The program operates year-round, including school breaks, Monday thru Friday.

Story Place Preschool, Inc
1477 South Schodack Road Castleton, NY 12033