Illustrative photoKennedy Children's Center - Bronx
Grades and ages
Ages 3-5
Student-teacher ratio
Low preschool class ratios (6:1:2, 8:1:2, 10:1:2) with teacher and certified teaching assistants
Tuition
Provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible families via NYC CPSE funding.
About Kennedy Children's Center - Bronx
Founded in 1958, Kennedy Children's Center (KCC) is a premier non-profit early childhood special education agency serving young children ages 3 to 5 in the Bronx and Manhattan. KCC is approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and licensed by the NYC Department of Health to provide specialized preschool education, therapeutic interventions, and family support services.
KCC's multidisciplinary staff of certified special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and bilingual social workers creates a nurturing, sensory-rich environment where young children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, communication impairments, and motor difficulties build essential foundational skills.
Classrooms are structured with low student-to-staff ratios (including 6:1:2, 8:1:2, and 10:1:2 models) to ensure intensive, individualized attention. Kennedy Children's Center services are provided at no cost to eligible NYC families through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Preschool
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Ages 3-5
Learning needs supported
- developmental delays
Specialties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Speech & Language Delays
- Sensory & Motor Processing Delays
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) Services
- Bilingual Family Counseling & Social Work
Programs
Programs at Kennedy Children's Center - Bronx
Other programs and supports
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) Services
- Bilingual Family Counseling & Social Work
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- NYSED Approved Special Education Preschool Program
- NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Licensed
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible families via NYC CPSE funding.
- Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) State / City Funding (Free to eligible families)
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kennedy Children's Center - Bronx
What age group is served at Kennedy Children's Center?
Kennedy Children's Center serves preschool-aged children from 3 to 5 years old who qualify for special education services.
Is there any tuition cost for NYC families?
No. All educational and therapeutic services at Kennedy Children's Center are funded through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) at no cost to families.
What therapies are offered at the Bronx campus?
KCC provides speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work counseling, and specialized classroom instruction.
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