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Alternatives For Children

Education and care for every child, from infancy to preschool, across Long Island.

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A sunny outdoor playground features colorful equipment, shaded play structures, and a blue rubber surface.

Alternatives For Children

Education and care for every child, from infancy to preschool, across Long Island.

About Us
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Alternatives For Children

Education and care for every child, from infancy to preschool, across Long Island.

About Us
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November 10, 2026

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School Closed November 11, 2026.

October is AAC Awareness Month! Welcome to AAC 101!

October 27, 2026

October is AAC Awareness Month! Welcome to AAC 101!

October is AAC Awareness Month! Welcome to AAC 101!AAC = Augmentative & Alternative CommunicationWhat does this mean? AAC is any tool, method, or system that can be used to help someone communi...

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"I Have a Family" by AFC Music Therapists Miss Meghan Obermuller and Miss Samantha Monteleone.

 

 

The AFC Music Therapy Department (Samantha Monteleone, Meghan Obermuller, Sabina Haltigan) wants to wish you a cozy and thankful fall season, filled with good treats and cozy family time. This month’s unit is all about Community Helpers. We wanted to share a song about our students’ favorite community; they are a part of, yours! Whatever kind of family you have, our students love to sing about it!

 

Join Miss Sam and Miss Meghan as they sing “I Have A Family” and sing about/to three family members, all of whom can be customizable! Please pause the video when we show the person castanet – who could it be? Perhaps that’s mommy, daddy, grandma, uncle, brother? Whoever it is, let’s celebrate them and your wonderful, unique family! Happy singing!

 

 

 

Hello Families!
We are excited to share this fun resource to go along with our “All About Me” Unit! This song encourages children to explore the idea of “me” and learn more about themselves & their bodies. Through singing, movement, and gestures, children can practice communicating “me,” identifying different body parts, and exploring the five senses. We encourage you to sing, move, and join in with your child at home as they learn all about what makes them, them! We hope you enjoy singing and learning together! 🎶