Variety Child Learning Center Gears up for Sept. Start in Northport

Responding to the increased need for specialized education in Suffolk County, (VCLC), a leading nonprofit organization that provides specialized services to children, ages six weeks to eight, and their families, today announced that it is fully on track to open its facility at Bellerose Avenue Elementary School in the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District beginning in July 2025, according to Janet Koch, CEO of VCLC.

“We are excited to support children with special needs and their families in western Suffolk County. Our offerings will include expert and compassionate services that have been the hallmark of VCLC since our founding in 1966,” said Ms. Koch. “Our programs and services are provided by a combination of teachers, therapists and administrators, all of whom are New York State licensed and certified. We look forward to nurturing young learners as they begin their educational journey.”

A typical daily schedule will include learning centers and opportunities for play and social interaction. Each classroom is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology for interactive learning. Students have the opportunity for indoor and outdoor play and will participate in various specials and performances in music, dance movement, art and technology.

VCLC was selected as a UPK provider for the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District beginning in September 2025.

VCLC’s curriculum adheres to the New York State Department of Education’s Pre-Kindergarten Next Generation Learning Standards, emphasizing reading, mathematics, science, social studies and social-emotional development in a setting that fosters and nurtures natural-environment learning opportunities for all children.

The organization has schools in Syosset and Levittown, in Nassau County. For more information about VCLC’s Northport-East Northport specialized educational offerings, email info@vclc.org.

About Variety Child Learning Center
Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fosters the development, education and inclusion of children who require specialized services. VCLC offers programs at four Long Island preschool-based locations, as well as in the home and community. Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and regulated by the State Education Department, the Department of Health, and the Office of Children and Family Services, VCLC provides a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the individual educational, therapeutic and social-emotional needs of children with and without disabilities. Programs include early intervention, and preschool and universal pre-K, with evaluations offered for supportive services/ therapies, childcare, and family support. All aspects of a child’s development—from six weeks through eight years of age—are addressed. VCLC’s programs are led by compassionate and dedicated professionals, including special education teachers; social workers and psychologists; speech, physical and occupational therapists; and an experienced administrative and executive leadership team. For more information, visit www.varietyclc.org, or call 516-921-7171.