Washington Heights Education Center

Principal: Karen Hazel

Serving Preschool and School Age Students Typically Developing and with Special Needs

The Washington Heights Education Center is a vibrant community program located in a beautiful neighborhood in Washington Heights. The majority of our staff resides in the larger neighborhood and are typically bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English.

We have a large, diverse group of talented early childhood educators, special educators, and clinicians who provide a warm, nurturing environment for our young students to thrive in. Our innovative curriculum encourages independent problem solving through active exploration. Our program is rich in literacy, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) activities, music, the arts, and technology.

The Washington Heights Education Center Preschool is an integrated program serving both typically developing and special needs preschoolers from ages 3-5. Additionally, we have a small school-age program, The Washington Heights Education Center School Age Annex, for students, ages 5-8, with a variety of learning challenges.

The Washington Heights Education Center serves preschool students ages 3-5 and school-age students ages 5-8.

PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION

• • Special Classes: Ranging in size from 6 to 12 students
  • Integrated Special Classes: Ranging in size from 12 to 16 students

UNIVERSAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASSES

• • • Ranging in size from 12 to 18 students

SCHOOL AGE ANNEX

• • • • 2 Special Classes: Students from 5-8 with classes ranging in size from 6 to 8 students

In addition, we provide the following related services and family supports:

• • • • • Speech Therapy
        • Occupational Therapy
        • Physical Therapy
        • Counseling/Play Therapy
        • Parent Events and Trainings

Family Resources