Just Kids at William Floyd
Center in Shirley, NY 11967
JUST KIDS Early Childhood Learning Centers are private preschool programs for young children disabled and non-disabled birth to five years of age located in Middle Island Lindenhurst William Floyd School District and Riverhead. The Just Kids programs offer developmentally appropriate curriculum promoting social emotional physical cognitive and creative development of young children.
The curriculum follows the researched-based practices outlined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The program is designed to meet the needs of individual young children. A range of therapeutic and evaluation services are available at each site.
JUST KIDS is nationally recognized by the Childrens Defense Fund for providing state-of-the-art services and family support for children of all disabilities.
JUST KIDS offers comprehensive early intervention and preschool programs including a wide array of diagnostic therapeutic and educational programming in a whole child learning model. The curriculum focuses on all areas of development—-social emotional cognitive and language development. Just Kids offers a specialized program for children with autism J-KAP. Learn more about J-KAP in programs and services. This facility is authorized to administer medications
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services -
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The JUST KIDS program philosophy is based on the belief that all young children can learn and that learning is best supported through intentional teaching planned learning experiences and play.
JUST KIDS believes that learning occurs at different rates for different children and that a childs learning environment and experiences significantly impact on their life-long development. The staff believes that the best outcomes for children occur when families and professionals work together in partnership to meet the unique needs of the child and family.
JUST KIDS program is family centered in all aspects of educational and therapeutic care. Parents have many opportunities to participate in parent meetings and training sessions that focus on child development behavior and learning. Parents are viewed as partners in all aspects of the program.
JUST KIDS is experienced with creating opportunities for parents family members and professionals to interact exchange ideas and provide mutual support to all parents.
JUST KIDS works closely with school districts and other programs to provide supportive transitions of children and families.
