Welcome to
Keuka Lake School!

Keuka Lake School (KLS) is an early childhood program for children with and without developmental delays from 3-5 years old and daycare for 18 months-12 years old.

The school is licensed and regulated by the New York State Department of Education and Office of Children and Family Services. It is operated under Mozaic, a branch of The Arc New York.

Our Mission:

To work together to build a safe, respectful, inclusive, and nurturing environment focused on providing high-quality education that sets a foundation for lifelong learning.

Our Vision:

A community where all children feel loved, respected, and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential.

“KLS provides a safe and nurturing place for my children to learn and grow. My children have evolved leaps and bounds in this extension of our family.”

  • KLS parent

Why Choose Us?

At KLS we believe that every child deserves the opportunity for a quality preschool experience. For over thirty-five years, KLS has provided preschool services to children in Yates, Schuyler, Ontario and Steuben counties. 

KLS staff consists of New York State unified special education/general education teachers, speech pathologists, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a registered nurse and several support staff. 

What we do:

KLS is a preschool program for children ages 3-5 with and without disabilities. KLS offers two integrated classes in collaboration with the Penn Yan Central School District UPK program as well as one integrated class in collaboration with the PYCSD 3 Pre-K program. We also have a dedicated special ed class for students with disabilities.

Services available for students with disabilities include: special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and nursing. We also have a six-week summer program for students who qualify.

KLS also offers a daycare program for children ages 18 months -12 years and follows an educational based curriculum. Daycare service options include half-day, full-day and before and/or after school.

“The staff are great at communicating with the parents.”

“Good school for kids that need the extra help.”

“The teachers at KLS have given my daughter freedom to learn and play in her own way.”