Astor Services for Children and Families
Astor Services for Children and Families runs a licensed early-childhood program in Wingdale, NY, with a play-based, child-centered classroom day for young children. The Wingdale site hosts the Dover Union Free School District Universal PreK (UPK) program, running 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM with breakfast and lunch provided to all children. Astor's center-based Head Start option serves children from 18 months to 5 years, Monday through Friday.
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Astor Services offers a licensed Wingdale early-childhood program pairing district UPK with Head Start, including daily meals, a play-based curriculum, and family conferences - details families can confirm before enrollment.
Ages served
Center-based care for children 18 months to 5 years, plus pre-kindergarten (UPK).
Daily hours (UPK)
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM for the Dover UFSD Universal PreK classroom.
Days (Head Start center-based)
Monday through Friday, 5 to 6.5 hours a day for the center-based option.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are provided to all children in the UPK program.
Curriculum
Play-based, child-centered classroom using the Creative Curriculum with math, science, and literacy, and the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment three times a year.
Family involvement
Monthly parent meetings, plus family conferences and home visits three times a year to review each child's development.
Transportation
Transportation is provided for the UPK program.
Head Start eligibility
Families generally meet federal income guidelines; children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income.
How to apply (UPK)
Applications are available in English and Spanish; submit to Nicole Johnson at [email protected] or by mail to the Wingdale site, Attn: Nikki Johnson.
Tours and questions
Call (845) 832-3331 (Nikki Johnson) to arrange a tour of the Wingdale early-childhood program.
Specialized classrooms
Options include integrated and self-contained classrooms, a therapeutic preschool for children needing significant social-emotional support, and the Bright Steps Toddler Room for early-intervention services.
Program details can change, so ask about exact ages and openings for your child, daily start and end times, transportation eligibility, income and document requirements for Head Start, the precise building and room and entrance, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.