What We Do
Since 1981 Helping Hands School has led the effort to provide quality educational programming for children of all abilities from ages two through age five. Special education and regular educational programming is provided in fully integrated and special class settings.
Our Mission
Our goal is to meet the individual needs of children, teaching them at their unique developmental level while recognizing their learning styles. We seek to maximize a child’s success by fostering readiness skills to prepare for public school. Social skills, literacy, language and math skills are taught through hands-on experiences, direct teaching and play. Family engagement is a high priority, as we know you are the most important people in the lives of your children.
“I’m convinced the reason we can look back on the most stressful time in our lives with such warmth is because of the support, direction and frankly love, the staff at Helping Hands gave not just our son, but our family”
Our Highlights
• Opportunities for children of all abilities to learn and play together
• Curriculum that supports success in meeting the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards
• Highly experienced and dedicated professional staff
• Family support services and parent education programs
• Registered nurse on staff
• Secure, state of the art school building
• Technology in every classroom
• Large indoor gym
• A playground specially designed to offer developmentally appropriate motor activities
Helping Hands School is for preschool children who have or are suspected of having a disability pursuant to Section 4410 of Article 89 of the Education Law. Services and the location of services are determined by the local district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education.