named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Collaborative Team Approach
Each child has a multidisciplinary team (teacher, therapists, psychologist, social worker) that meets regularly and includes family input to support development.
Educational Services
Classroom-based instruction with varied student-to-staff ratios designed to support children with diverse learning styles and special needs.
Family Services
Social work and psychological support for families, including counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance through CPSE/CSE transition processes.
Multi-disciplinary Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments conducted by experienced staff to evaluate children's developmental needs and support planning.
Therapy Services
Includes physical, occupational, speech/language, and feeding therapies integrated into the school program.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering integrated educational and therapeutic services to childrenProvides educational services, physical and occupational therapy, speech/language and feeding therapies, counseling, and family support services through social workers and school psychologists to support child development and community inclusion.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Engaging in community liaison and relationship-building activitiesConducts community liaison work to build relationships and support a nurturing environment for children and families.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating parent and family engagement in education and therapyProvides frequent opportunities for parent participation, including individual and group meetings with child team members, and supplies resources to support continuation of learning at home.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating a state-regulated preschool program for young children with and without special needsOperates a private, not-for-profit preschool program and evaluation site for young children, including those with special needs, regulated by the New York State Department of Education, the New York City Department of Education, and licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Daycare.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Providing family support, counseling, and transition guidanceOffers family support services including crisis intervention, short-term counseling, concrete assistance, and guidance through special education processes such as CPSE and CSE, as well as transition support for families during key milestones like the “Turning 5” transition out of preschool.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Providing multidisciplinary evaluations and progress assessments for childrenConducts multidisciplinary evaluations and produces comprehensive reports to assess children’s developmental progress and changing support needs, including through regular multidisciplinary team meetings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.24M
Contributions & grants$3.37M13%
Program service revenue$21.78M86%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$85K
expenses
Total expenses$24.91M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$21.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.53M
Cash$2.78M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.05M
Net assets$2.48M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE MARTIN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $335K |
| JANE KEANE | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $257K |
| MARY REILLY | PHYSICAL THE | 40 | $215K |
| LIZETTE TORRES | SOCIAL SERVI | 40 | $188K |
| JENNA BROOKS | SOCIAL SERVI | 40 | $187K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- New York City Department of Education Government — Regulates and funds the preschool program
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Daycare Government — Licenses the preschool program
- New York State Department of Education Government — Presented SSDS with an Outstanding Early Childhood Program Award.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Regulates and funds the preschool program
- social worker Partner — Serves as team leader for each child, coordinating services and family communication.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Assistive Technology for Access and Independencemethodology: assistive_technology_integrationBy integrating assistive technology and mobility devices, the school enhances access and independence for children with physical and communication challenges because adaptive tools reduce barriers to participation and promote self-efficacy.
- Family-Centered, Collaborative Modelmethodology: family_centered_careBy integrating family needs, culture, and input into educational services and maintaining continuous school-family communication, the school promotes holistic child development and sustained progress because family engagement strengthens learning continuity and contextualizes support.
- Individualized, Evidence-Based Education with Small Group Instructionmethodology: individualized_educationBy using individualized, evidence-based educational practices and small group instruction with flexible student-to-staff ratios, the school supports diverse learning needs and enhances student engagement and outcomes because tailored instruction allows for targeted interventions and responsive teaching.
- Integrated Early Intervention and Active Learning Curriculummethodology: integrated_early_interventionBy blending early intervention strategies with a child-directed, active learning curriculum, the school supports children with special needs while fostering initiative and creativity because this integration balances structured therapeutic support with developmental exploration.