Aspire’s preschool program takes an integrated approach to helping young children achieve their full potential. By providing services in the least restrictive environment, Aspire has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to fulfilling the individual needs of each child. Partnerships with eight area child care programs enable children with special needs to receive services close to their neighborhoods. All preschool students (ages 3 to 5) are integrated throughout the day with typical peers.

Each classroom team develops a curriculum that integrates physical, emotional, cognitive, language and social skills. The curriculum complements the Individual Education Program (IEP) for children with disabilities. A strong emphasis is placed on peer interactions and school readiness skills. Nursing services are available for students who have more challenging medical needs at Aspire Center for Learning in Cheektowaga.

Current partnerships are:

• Audubon at College Park, Williamsville
• Lakeview’s Children’s World, Lakeview
• Kid’s Corner, Williamsville
• East Aurora Community Nursery
• Edukids Child Care Center, Lancaster
• Jewish Community Center, Buffalo
• Aspire’s Children’s Discovery Corner, Cheektowaga
• Lord of Life, Depew

Contact Aspire’s Center for Learning at 716.505.5700 for more information.