Occupational Therapy Pediatric Clinic

Jayhawk Explore & Soar: Occupational Therapy Clinic for Families

Jamestown Community College’s pediatric clinic, Jayhawk Explore & Soar: Occupational Therapy Clinic for Families, provides free quality care to our community, while educating and building the skills needed for future occupational therapy practitioners to be successful professionals. The clinic provides occupational therapy interventions that assist clients and caregivers in reaching their full potential.

Individual OT Services

Individual OT includes 30-minute therapeutic sessions for children and their families designed for children ages birth-21.

Parents and caregivers will be involved in educational and support activities that focus on practical, evidence-based strategies they can try at home to support their child’s growth and success.

Sessions are planned and conducted by JCC's Occupational Therapy Assistant students as part of their clinical education under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, who oversees all services to ensure safety and quality of care.

Playgroups

Children's playgroups run alongside the Prevention Works Parenting Discussion Group, providing a safe, engaging environment for children while parents participate in supportive learning and conversation.

This playgroup is designed as a developmentally appropriate, inclusive setting where children of all ages and abilities can explore, play, and interact under supervision from occupational therapy assistant students and faculty. The environment supports early socialization, play skill development, and positive routines while ensuring parents can fully focus on the parenting group.

Services are provided by JCC's Occupational Therapy Assistant students as part of their clinical education under the direct supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, who oversees all services to ensure safety and quality of care.

Schedule & registration

The individual OT clinic runs during the fall semester and the playgroups run during the spring semester.

Clinic hours vary each semester depending on our schedule and student availability. Hours are subject to change without notice. Contact OTA@sunyjcc.edu for more information as these times may vary depending on the semester, holidays, and campus closures.

Registration is open for fall 2026. The session will run 10 consecutive Wednesdays from September 23 through December 2 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving - Wednesday, November 25).

Register for Fall Clinic

Explore the clinic

The Jayhawk Explore & Soar OT clinic is in room 116 in the Sheldon Center on JCC's Jamestown Campus.

Areas in the Clinic
  • The entryway to the clinic is brightly colored with a sitting area for families to wait and for children to remove shoes and put on anti-slip socks, provided by the clinic. In an effort to help guide children through the routine when entering the clinic, visual cues are provided.
  • The Fort Calm corner is designed to provide calming through multi-sensory experiences. This area is surrounded by a sound canceling half wall/room divider.
  • The Makers Place table area allows for seated activities and sensory feedback through sensory bins and hands-on tasks.
  • The Challenger Base sensory gym allows children to play and explore through gross motor, visual, and tactile feedback.
  • The SEARCH Center office allows practitioners and students to connect with caregivers and families in a safe and comfortable environment to establish a client-centered plan of care for their children.
  • The OTA classroom, connected to the clinic, provides a learning environment for OTA students involved with the clinic.
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Frequently asked questions

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy helps people build the skills they need for everyday life. Our pediatric clinic supports children with sensory processing needs, emotional skills, motor skills, social interaction, independence, and confidence! We partner with families to help them carry over these skills at home and in the community.

How much do services cost?

Programs and services are free of cost.

Where is the clinic, and is it accessible?

The Jayhawk Explore & Soar OT clinic is in room 116 in the Sheldon Center on JCC's Jamestown Campus at 525 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY.

It is accessible by wheelchair or stroller.

 

Is there transportation?

Families are encouraged to be responsible for their own transportation to and from the clinic. If you are in need of transportation, contact us to discuss options.