Montessori Children's Center

Variety Child Learning Center, founded in 1966 and located in Syosset, N.Y., is a nonprofit center providing child development programs and special education services to young children and their families. It offers services to children with learning disabilities, autism, developmental disorders and behavior problems. The organization provides special education programs and services at no cost to families living in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties in New York. It also offers support services for families, and research and training of early childhood personnel. VCLC provides special programs and services on- and off-site. It offers programs in local nursery schools, child care centers and school districts. It additionally offers Sunday respite care, social skills training groups, cultural arts performances, and applied research and training for early childhood personnel.

In operation for more than 70 years, St. Christopher School is a Catholic school that serves students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school s campus features a library, cafeteria, auditorium and several classrooms. St. Christopher School also offers an after-school program that includes homework assistance, as well as activities, such as plays and movies. The school provides opportunities to participate in sports activities, such as track and field, basketball, baseball and softball. It operates science, drama and board game clubs. It additionally offers art, Spanish, band and music programs. St. Christopher School is located in Baldwin, N.Y.