Serving the Bronx
St. Dominic’s TORCH Therapeutic Preschool provides high-quality, bilingual and monolingual early childhood education and therapeutic services for children ages 2.7 to 5 years. Most of the classes includes a bilingual teacher and each classroom has bilingual staff to support language development and learning for Spanish-speaking students. Our programs are New York State approved and TORCH is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), reflecting our commitment to excellence in early childhood education. In addition, we provide three healthy meals and transportation for all students. Enrichment Activities include science lab, music and art therapy, librarian-led Storytime, field trips, Art Farm with small animals on-site and holiday celebrations. With a focus on individualized support, inclusive practices, and family engagement, we prepare children for successful transitions to kindergarten and lifelong learning.
Special Education Classes
We offer full-day special education classes for students with developmental disabilities. Our classrooms are led by highly qualified special education teachers and supported by related service professionals. Providing individualized instruction based on each child’s IEP, and specialized services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. We are proud of our students' progress, with a high percentage transitioning to less restrictive educational settings in kindergarten.
Integrated Class
Our Integrated Class, also known as a Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS), brings together children with and without Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in the same classroom. These inclusive classes are co-taught by both general education and special education staff, creating a supportive environment that fosters peer learning and social-emotional development.
Collaborative teaching teams work together to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met within a general education framework. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, balancing play-based exploration with structured instruction to engage and support all learners.
Summer Program
Our Six-Week Summer Program extends learning and support for children with 12-month IEPs. It provides continued instruction and therapy in a structured, nurturing setting and supports developmental progress during the summer months. Enrichment activities are thoughtfully integrated throughout the program to support social interaction, language development, and overall school readiness, ensuring that children continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally during the summer break.
Evaluation Center
The TORCH Evaluation Center offers comprehensive evaluations for preschool-aged children suspected of having developmental delays or disabilities. We conduct evaluations for young kids referred to us by the district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Evaluations are conducted by experienced professionals, including psychologists, educators, and therapists which provides a pathway to services to help families identify their child’s needs and access preschool special education services special education.
