General Information

CLASP Children’s Center (“Children’s Living, Learning, Loving After School Program”) has provided Great Neck’s working parents and parents enrolled in training programs with quality childcare for over 25 years. It was started in the 1960’s by a group of working parents and became incorporated in 1975. CLASP has since evolved into a highly regarded childcare program. 

CLASP operates keeping the needs of working families in mind. Year-round care is provided to toddlers, preschoolers and elementary school children (before school, after school, school vacations and summer). Accommodations may be made for those children with special needs that require additional services on-site at the Center. Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale according to family income and scholarship opportunities are available for those who qualify.

CLASP hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Childcare is available for children ages 18 months to 11 years. Meals and snacks are provided under New York State Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) guidelines. Transportation is available to and from the Center for those children (grades K-5) who are enrolled in the Great Neck elementary schools.

CLASP is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The Center also contracts with the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) for income eligible families. Additional funding sources are provided through various local, state and federal organizations, as well as grants and private donations. Childcare is available to all families who live or work in the Great Neck community regardless of race, color, sex or national origin.