Jawonio, Inc.
Jawonio is a New City early childhood and preschool provider serving children ages 3 to 5 through half-day and full-day preschool, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, special education preschool, and a separate after-school respite option for eligible children with disabilities. Families should treat the listing as a specialized early childhood program with eligibility rules, school-district referral paths for some services, extended care from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, hot lunch and snacks, therapies where appropriate, and program placement that depends on the child's needs and referral route.
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License
Active license
Public reviews
87 Google reviews
Licensed size
20 Toddlers, 140 Preschoolers and 34 School-Aged Children
Location
- Current license runs through February 11, 2027.
- Licensed for up to 194 children (20 toddler, 140 preschool, 34 school-age).
- School district: Clarkstown.
Choose "Facility/Enrollment ID" and enter 292375. The state's profile may include inspection and violation history.
State details from NY OCFS open data, checked September 24, 2026.
Listed by East Ramapo Central School District, Nyack Union Free School District, and Pearl River School District as a 2026-27 free pre-K (UPK) site. These seats are for families who live in those districts, and they're assigned through each district, so apply through your district, not the program. Sites can change from year to year.
Program details
A New City early childhood provider with preschool, UPK, special education preschool, extended care, hot lunch and snacks, therapies, and eligibility-based placement paths.
Core preschool age
Jawonio's preschool programming serves children ages 3-5, with nurturing half-day, full-day, and integrated early childhood options.
Extended hours
Extended hours are available from 7:00 AM-6:00 PM for preschool families.
Universal Pre-K
UPK serves children who meet the age cutoff for the school year, with district-dependent 2.5-hour, 5-hour, and integrated full-day options.
Special education preschool
Special education preschool includes self-contained and inclusion classrooms for children ages 3-5, with eligibility based on school district referral.
Therapies and supports
Specialized services may include speech-language, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, social work, and goals tied to the child's plan.
Activities
Program enrichment includes developmentally appropriate play, music, art, iPads, science, and special events.
Meals
Daily hot lunch and snacks are part of the preschool program.
School-age respite
Jawonio School Age Care is a separate after-school respite program for children with disabilities ages 5-8, with OPWDD approval and registration required.
Referral paths
UPK uses the Rockland child care application route, special education preschool depends on district referral, and respite requires OPWDD approval.
Location
Located at 155 Phillips Hill Road, New City, NY 10956. Main phone: 845.708.2001.
Program details can change, so ask about which Jawonio track fits your child, eligibility or referral requirements, current openings, exact campus room, transportation, meals, fees, and district or OPWDD paperwork before making plans.
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