Francis of Paola Early Learning Center (also known as FOP), located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is a National Association for the Education of Young Children, (NAEYC)-accredited preschool that has been part of the Williamsburg community since 1998.  FOP serves approximately 150 children between the ages 3 and 5 years old, providing individualized educational and therapeutic services to children who have developmental delays such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intellectual disability (ID), communication disorder, Cerebral Palsy, orthopedic needs, and Down Syndrome.

Classrooms at FOP have a different teacher to child ratios, depending on the needs of the young learners.  For children with autism or related disorders, FOP has created classrooms with the highest levels of support that utilize ABA-based methodology, programming, and assessment, presented by highly-trained instructors.

FOP offers multiple opportunities for all parents to visit the school, attend free workshops, volunteer, and attend progress reports and team meetings.  Parents are always recognized as key participants in their child’s education.