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Variety Child Learning Center to Honor Maryalice Lynch Nazaretian

Northport resident to be honored on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club

Lynch Nazaretian is being recognized for her support of VCLC’s students and mission.
Lynch Nazaretian is being recognized for her support of VCLC’s students and mission. (Maryalice Lynch Nazaretian)

Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) is pleased to announce that Maryalice Lynch Nazaretian, President, Employee Benefits Group for SterlingRisk Insurance based in Woodbury, will be this year’s honoree at VCLC’s Annual Luncheon. The event will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury.

Ms. Lynch Nazaretian, a resident of Northport, is being honored for her support of VCLC’s students and mission. Her contributions and involvement have helped enable us to advance our cause — to foster the development, education, and inclusion of children who require specialized services — and expand our reach into Suffolk County.

Ms. Lynch Nazaretian is particularly invested in the success of VCLC’s newest location in East Northport as her own children grew up in the district and attended the Bellerose Elementary when it was a district-operated school. “I couldn’t be happier to know it will once again be a destination for the growth and education of young learners,” said Maryalice.

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“Maryalice’s support of Variety Child Learning Center is making an incredible difference in the lives of the children we serve,” said Janet Koch, VCLC’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to honor her as an expression of our gratitude on behalf of the students, parents and staff here at VCLC.”

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the event, which promises an afternoon filled with celebration and inspiration, call 516-921-7171, extension 2185, or email development@vclc.org.

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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.vclc.org, or call 516-921-7171.

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