Early Childhood

Do you have concerns about your child’s development? Has your child been diagnosed with a disability and you’re not sure where to start?

Learn more about child development, the Early Intervention process, and how to make the most out of your special education experience. You’ll also find fun activities for your child all year round, as well as where you can get more support. 

Learn about Services and Supports for Children From Birth through Age 3

Learn about Services and Supports for Children From Birth through Age 5

Book an Early Childhood Workshop

More Resources

Early Intervention:

• IDEA Early Intervention Family Guides (Information on mediation and due process complaints and hearings)
• Early Intervention Parent Guide
• Early Intervention Resource Guide
• Early Intervention Program Action Kit
• NYCDOE Guide to the Early Intervention to Preschool Transition

Childhood Development:

• CDC’s Developmental Milestone Tracker and resource materials
• NYS Early Learning Guidelines
• Resources for Children zero to three 
• Pyramid Model – Resources

Parenting and Support:

• New York City Child Care Resource & Referral Consortium
• WNET (PBS Channel 13) Early Childhood Family Resources
• New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
• NYCDOH Children with Special Health Care Needs
• The Early Childhood Mental Health Network

Preschool Special Education:

• Contact your local Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE)
• A Family Guide to Preschool Special Education Services