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SchoolStaten Island, NY

Little Excellence Preschool

Grades and ages

Ages 3-5

Student-teacher ratio

Low preschool class ratios (6:1:2, 8:1:2) with dual certified staff and teaching assistants

Tuition

Provided at no cost to eligible families via NYC CPSE funding.

Little Excellence Preschool outdoor playground
The outdoor play area at Little Excellence Preschool with slides and toddler equipment.

About Little Excellence Preschool

Little Excellence Preschool in Staten Island, NY, is a state-approved special education preschool and early childhood learning center dedicated to providing high-quality educational and therapeutic services for children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays, speech and language impairments, autism spectrum disorder, and motor delays.

Little Excellence maintains low student-to-faculty classroom ratios (including 6:1:2, 8:1:2, and integrated class models), allowing certified special educators and speech, occupational, and physical therapists to deliver tailored, play-based learning experiences.

The school offers modern sensory-friendly classrooms, adaptive play environments, and comprehensive family support programs. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible Staten Island families via Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) placements.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Preschool
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Ages 3-5

Specialties

  • Developmental Delays
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Speech & Language Delays
  • Sensory Processing Difficulties

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Behavioral Support
  • Parent Counseling & Education

Programs

Programs at Little Excellence Preschool

Other programs and supports

  • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Behavioral Support
  • Parent Counseling & Education

School facts

Practical details for families

Accreditation and licensing

  • NYSED Approved Special Education Preschool
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Licensed

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Provided at no cost to eligible families via NYC CPSE funding.

  • Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Public Funding (Free to eligible families)

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Location and directions

Map

Physical address

2144 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Little Excellence Preschool

What ages are eligible for Little Excellence Preschool?

Little Excellence Preschool serves children ages 3 to 5 who qualify for preschool special education services.

Are therapeutic services provided at the preschool?

Yes. On-site speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and behavioral guidance are provided during the school day.

How is tuition funded for Staten Island families?

Services are funded through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible families.

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