Preschool

(Ages 3 to 5 years)

Did you know Cantalician Center for Learning offers Preschool to children with all abilities? Students in our Preschool are made up of the greater community and are either with or without developmental delays or disabilities. Our instruction is tailored to meet his or her individual needs through a literature based thematic approach to foster your child's strengths, while preparing him or her for a successful and fulfilling kindergarten experience.

We offer non-integrated classroom settings with six students in a room. There are multiple opportunities for integration with peers who are non-disabled. Preschoolers who qualify for special education services in the Preschool setting are placed by the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).

Kindergarten readiness is emphasized through the provision of reading readiness, math experiences, discovery science, computer enrichment in our IT lab and daily language experiences. Children will also have the opportunity to participate in daily motor activities.

• 2020-2021 School Calendar
• Student Arrival & Dismissal Map

COVID-19 Information for Cantalician Center: 

• Reopening Plan

            - Testing and Contact Tracing Protocols

            - Symptomatic or Positive for COVID-19 Flowchart

            - Parent Reopening Guidelines 

            - Drop-off Procedure for Therapy ONLY Students

            - Student Health Screening Form

            - Parent Letter Pivot to Hybrid Plan #2

            - Parent Letter Return to 5 Days In-Person

            - "Orange Zone" Designation & Testing Letter

              - COVID 19 Test Operating Procedure

              - Snow Day Information

Features of Cantalician Center

• Modern building with advanced security

• Abundant green space for outdoor activities 

• Gross motor room and an outdoor playground

• Convenient location with ample parking

• Registered Nursing services during school hours

Special Services and Support 

Cantalician Center was founded to meet the individual needs of all children. We understand the importance of education and therapy services beginning at a very early age in children with developmental disabilities. Since 2008, these programs have placed 93% of its students back into their home school district for kindergarten. 

• CPSE placement for many districts
• Special Education Instruction with 12:1:1, 12:1:3, 8:1:2 settings.
• Comprehensive Early Intervention Evaluations 
• Occupational, Physical and Vision Therapy
• Speech/Language Therapy 
• Behavior Support Programs 
• Integrated and non-integrated classrooms and self contained settings available. 
• Special Education Itinerant Teachers and Therapists
• District busing is available for children in a CPSE placement.

Activities

• School Plays/Musicals
• Sports
• Music
• Art
• Field Trips (Preschool only)
• Computers
• School Events & Fundraisers

For more information:

Academic Campus

2049 George Urban Boulevard

Depew, New York 14043

Phone: (716) 901-8700

Fax: (716) 901-8800

Info@Cantalician.org (Children with a CSPE placement)

CStrough@Cantalician.org (Colleen Strough, Children without a CSPE placement)

Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM