February was a busy month at The Child Center of NY, and especially at our Beacon Program  at M.S. 226 and our SONYC afterschool program at M.S. 318 Waterside School for Leadership! The above photo was part of a cheerleading "Galentine" photo shoot at Beacon 226  in South Ozone Park. The event was designed to promote self-esteem and confidence among the girls. Using fun poses, teamwork, and festive decorations, the students celebrated friendship and sisterhood, positivity, a

Ms. Fran’s Perspective Frances Keogan, Senior Program Director At The Child Center of NY’s COMPASS afterschool programs , our role goes beyond supervision. We provide enriching activities that offer children opportunities to try and excel at new things, as well as a place where they can create friendships with peers and relationships with supportive adults. We also provide a meaningful connection to the school day, reinforcing and sometimes enhancing what children learn in th