Cody Gifford House
A stepping stone to preschool
Association to Benefit Children, one of New York City’s most trusted and beloved providers of early childhood special education services is offering a new center-based experience for children with special needs aged 2.5 and under. We have 10 spots in a new classroom with both full and partial day enrollment options following a tuition-based model.
Both options give ample time for children to receive any required special education services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy) in the same building where they spend the rest of the school day. Cody Gifford House operates throughout the year on a 12-month schedule including during the summer months. In addition to receiving special education services, children spend the rest of the school day playing and learning in the classroom, fully equipped sensory room, and beautiful backyard playground all under the expert supervision of our special education teachers and director of special education.
Location
404 E 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
Schedule and Pricing
12-month program pricing, Monday to Friday
Half-day with therapeutic services: 8:45am - 1pm
Full-day with therapeutic services and additional daycare hours: 8:45am - 3pm
1 day: $5,300 (half-day), $6,300 (full-day)
2 days: $10,600 (half-day), $12,600 (full-day)
3 days: $15,900 (half-day), $18,900 (full-day)
4 days: $21,200 (half-day), $25,200 (full-day)
5 days: $26,500 (half-day), $31,500 (full-day)
Apply Today
Register your interest for September 2026 and schedule a site visit here.
More about Cody Gifford House
Cody Gifford House provides a stepping stone to preschool for children with special needs by focusing on peer socialization and school readiness alongside special education services. Our school is unique in that it remains one of the last center-based, full-day programs in Manhattan for children with special needs that don’t solely focus on children with autism. Additionally, Cody Gifford House serves as a feeder school for children wanting to move on to Cassidy’s Place for CPSE and Merricat’s Castle School, our model inclusionary private preschool. Both preschools are just blocks away located at 419 East 86th Street and 316 East 88th Street respectively.
Children paying tuition are not required to qualify for Early Intervention (EI) services, although children who have been qualified to receive EI service can receive those services fully covered at Cody Gifford House. For children not qualified to receive EI, private pay OT, ST, and PT are available at our therapists’ discretion.
“ABC’s Cody Gifford House was the best decision we have made. My son has gained so much confidence with speech and physical activities. He can climb stairs and play various games with his peers. Before going to Cody, he would not even go down the slide at the park. Now, he is open to socializing with other children without fear. We are so proud of his progress.”
What our families say
“My child has benefited so much from this program. She has learned both academic and social skills while attending Cody Gifford House. She has incredibly supportive teachers and staff.”