named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Autism Program
Specialized early intervention and preschool program for children with autism spectrum disorder, incorporating ABA therapy and individualized support.
Childcare Options
Flexible childcare services that complement preschool programs and support working families.
Diagnostic & Evaluation Services
Comprehensive developmental evaluations for children ages 3–5, approved by the New York State Education Department.
Integrated Preschool & Nursery School Classes
Classes that blend typically developing children with those who have special needs, taught by certified teachers and focused on pre-literacy, math, motor skills, and social development.
Mommy & Me
Parent-child program designed to support early development and ease separation for infants and toddlers.
SEIT & Related Services
Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services and related therapies including speech, occupational, and physical therapy for young children with disabilities.
Special Education Preschool Classes
State-approved special education classes for children ages 3–5 with developmental delays and disabilities, providing individualized instruction and therapeutic support.
Summer Camp
Seasonal program offering enrichment activities, therapy, and social opportunities for children ages birth to five during the summer months.
Toddler Separation Class
Program to help toddlers transition to group settings through structured activities and gradual separation from caregivers.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Conduct multidisciplinary developmental evaluations at no costProvides comprehensive developmental evaluations for preschool-aged children using licensed clinical psychologists, certified school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. These evaluations are offered free of charge to families.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Deliver toddler separation classes with ongoing enrollmentOffers a toddler separation class designed to support young children’s transition into group settings, with flexible enrollment available starting in the fall.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host recurring educational and community eventsOrganizes annual and recurring events such as Fall Festivals (with pumpkin picking, petting zoos, and music), Thanksgiving Shows, Children’s Art Shows, “Circus Comes to Town” performances, “Sensational Stories” literary events, Pajama Story Nights, and holiday festivities to enrich child development and engage families.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Maintain outdoor and technology-enhanced learning environmentsDedicates an outdoor classroom space and updated playground for hands-on science and gross motor activities, and integrates computers into all classrooms as teaching tools to support peer collaboration, problem-solving, and concept development.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Offer summer preschool programming with themed curriculumRuns a summer program for preschoolers taught by New York State certified teachers, featuring a curriculum aligned with state learning standards focused on kindergarten readiness. Includes Weekly Summer Specials such as jungle safaris, pirate treasure hunts, ice cream making, beach days, and a family carnival to support language, literacy, socialization, and motor skill development.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Operate integrated developmental preschool for children with special needs and typically developing peersEstablishes and maintains a preschool program for children ages three to five, including both children with special needs and typically developing children, using New York State certified teachers and classroom assistants. The program follows a thematic curriculum aligned with New York State Learning Standards and includes daily instruction in pre-literacy, language, math, and motor development, as well as weekly gym and music classes.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide on-site therapeutic and special education servicesDelivers speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological support, and Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services on-site to enrolled children, particularly those approved through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), with instruction tailored to individual education plans. Also provides Early Intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (EI ABA) services.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Train graduate-level early childhood professionalsServes as a training site for graduate interns from local universities in early childhood special education and related therapeutic disciplines, providing supervised field experience.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.50M
Contributions & grants$416K3%
Program service revenue$12.53M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-452K
expenses
Total expenses$12.33M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$10.99M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.80M
Cash$139K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.35M
Net assets$2.45M
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DONNA CHARBONNEAU | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $366K |
| DOROTHY AVERSANO | ASSISTANT DI | 40 | $273K |
| CHRISTI CRISPINO | EDUCATIONAL | 40 | $203K |
| ROSEMARY FAIELLA | SPECIAL EDUC | 35 | $187K |
| JENNIFER WEEKS | SPECIAL EDUC | 40 | $175K |
| BETH ROSEN | PSYCHOLOGIST | 35 | $173K |
| AMY DOYLE | SPECIAL EDUC | 40 | $168K |
board members · 11
- ANDREW MONTALBANO — DIRECTOR
- HENRY QUINTIN — DIRECTOR
- JACK FASS — PRESIDENT
- KAREN PATTERSON — SECRETARY
- KELLEY HENNEBERRY — DIRECTOR
- MAXINE LEEDS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL ANACREONTE — TREASURER
- MICHAEL B SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE SCHLERETH — DIRECTOR
- PATRICIA WOLOSHIN-WILLIAMS — VICE PRESIDE
- STEPHANIE QUINTIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Barnes & Noble Partner — Hosted a Pajama Story Night event in collaboration with Building Blocks Developmental Pre-School.
- Brandon Niederauer Partner — Alumnus and musical performer who returned to provide musical accompaniment and inspiration to current students.
- Building Blocks parent volunteers Partner — Parents who helped care for animals during the Fall Festival
- Commack School District Partner — Collaborates with Building Blocks to deliver Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programming.
- Commack School District Partner — Partner in administering the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for eligible four-year-olds.
- Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Government — Collaborates with CPSE to determine eligibility, service hours, and locations for special education services.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborated with Building Blocks by bringing live turkeys for a Thanksgiving musical event.
- Leslie Kennedy Government — Legislator who supported Building Blocks by arranging a Cornell Cooperative Extension visit.
- Miss Megan Partner — Teacher who led music and song activities at the Fall Festival
- Miss Susanne Partner — Teacher who led music and song activities at the Fall Festival
- Nassau County Preschool Special Education Program Government — Approved evaluation site for preschool special education services.
- New York State Education Department Government — Approves Building Blocks as a special education facility and evaluation site for children ages 3–5.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing authority for Building Blocks' day care operations.
- Suffolk County Preschool Special Education Program Government — Approved evaluation site for preschool special education services.
strategies · 5
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.
- Evidence-Based Structured Pedagogymethodology: applied_behavior_analysisBy using a structured daily routine and evidence-based methods like ABA, TEACCH, and PECS, we produce measurable developmental progress in children with diverse challenges, because predictable frameworks and clinically validated techniques directly target skill acquisition and behavioral regulation.
- Inclusive Integrated Classroom Modelmethodology: integrated_classroom_modelBy integrating typically developing children with those who have special needs in the same classroom, we produce mutual developmental benefits and promote inclusive learning, because peer modeling and diverse interaction enhance social, emotional, and cognitive growth for all children.
- Intentional Play and Developmentally Appropriate Practicemethodology: intentional_playBy designing all activities—including play—as purposeful, multi-sensory, and hands-on experiences aligned with developmental standards, we produce holistic early childhood development, because children learn most effectively through active, context-rich engagement that matches their cognitive and emotional stage.
- Multidisciplinary, Community-Based Interventionmethodology: community_based_service_deliveryBy delivering SEIT services in naturalistic, community-based settings and integrating them with a multidisciplinary team, we produce more effective developmental outcomes, because familiar environments reduce anxiety and interdisciplinary collaboration ensures comprehensive support across all domains of development.
- Strengths-Based, Curiosity-Driven Developmentmethodology: strengths_based_learningBy focusing on each child's individual strengths and cultivating intrinsic curiosity, we produce a sustained desire to learn and lifelong engagement with education, because positive reinforcement of capabilities and authentic exploration motivate deeper cognitive and emotional investment than direct instruction alone.