Alternatives For Children

Individual and Family ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees

Alternatives For Children is a not-for-profit private school based in East Setauket, New York, serving a broad spectrum of children since 1988. It operates as an approved early intervention program and a New York State Preschool Special Education provider, delivering integrated and self-contained preschool classes under contracts with Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The organization emphasizes a developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment where highly trained teachers and therapists collaborate to support the educational and therapeutic needs of young children, including counseling and social work services provided by licensed professionals. Its services target families seeking specialized early childhood education and related therapeutic supports within a regulated state framework, positioning the center within the nonprofit segment of the broader individual and family services industry. Alternatives For Children is affiliated with state education and health departments, and maintains professional standards through membership in national associations focused on private special education centers, reflecting a commitment to best practices in early childhood education. A recent development noted is its ongoing participation in approved state programs and its longstanding presence on Long Island, underscoring its role as a regional provider of specialized preschool services.

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