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Olmsted Early Education Program

The Olmsted Early Education Program is a unique program for children with vision impairments and other disabilities. We offer services in our integrated and center-based classrooms as well as in the community. A visually impaired child learns about the world in other ways than watching. The Olmsted Early Education Program is a special place where children with visual impairments and other disabilities can learn and grow - by listening, touching and trusting.

Children with disabilities have special needs. Parents, too, need support and answers to their many questions. The Olmsted Early Education Program can meet all of these needs by offering a full range of services for children from birth through age five. At Olmsted Center for Sight, we're committed to helping children see the world in a whole new way.

Specialized instruction in a child's home and/or classroom
Early Intervention Core Evaluations
CPSE initial evaluations
Supplemental evaluations
Full education and vision assessments
Vision Services
Orientation and mobility training
Occupational and physical therapy
Speech and language therapy
Psychological evaluations
Sensory Integration Room
On-site nursing care
Parent group

The Olmsted Early Education Program is designed to maximize each and every student's potential to give the very best chance to succeed in school and in life. Our caring, professional staff members are trained, certified and licensed in their fields. The Olmsted Education Program is located at 700 Sweet Home Road in Amherst and shares the facility with the Temple Beth Zion Play and Learn School (PALS). VIP is funded by the NYS Department of Education, the NYS Department of Health and the student's county of residence. There is no charge for tuition or transportation to eligible students.

Before and After School Hour Program and Integrated Preschool Class

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-- 9:00 a.m. (a.m program)

9:00 a.m -- 2:00 p.m. (integrated preschool Class)

2:00 p.m.--4:30 p.m. (p.m. program)

Rates: $5.50 for a.m. program (7:30 - 9:00 am)

$9.00 for p.m. program (2:00 - 4:00 pm)

* ($14.00 for both a.m. and p.m.)*

* ($70/week Mon. Fri. both a.m. and p.m.)

Full Day Integrated Preschool Class

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Rate: $33/day

For Children Ages 3-5

Located at 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY 14226

Tuition due by the first of every month (Late fees applicable)

We accept children receiving assistance from social services

*This preschool/daycare class will also follow the school calendar. Staffed with qualified professionals with Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.

Comments from our parents:

My daughter has been part of Olmsted Early Education program since she was ten months old. I have always found the staff friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. They keep parents involved on every aspect of their child's learning and work closely with each child addressing strengths and weaknesses. The staff really cares about each child, which makes a huge impact on their learning. When Janelle started going to the Preschool she was very timid of people who she didn't know. In the few months since school began she has really come out of her shell. It makes me so happy to see her smile each day when it's time to go to school. I would recommend the Olmsted Early Education program to anyone with a child ready to start preschool.

~Stephanie Barmann