Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment for children, families and staff. We support life-long learning through play, family involvement and professional development. At OSLP, we enjoy effective partnerships and collaborate with other local organizations in meeting the needs and welcoming young children and families from the entire Bay Ridge area. We are fully licensed by the Department of Health. We are a community-based organization in partnership with the Department of Education in providing Universal Prekindergarten Program services for three and four year-olds. In recognition of our high-quality educational services, we received accreditation from The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in 2006. Presently, only 5% of licensed schools in New York City have earned this prestigious award. We have recently celebrated our 50th Anniversary and look forward to meeting the needs of our dynamic community in the next half century.