Early Intervention Program — COMING SOON! Comprehensive services for children from birth to age 3. Email infoei@ocservices.org for details.

Who We Are

Our Story

Optimal Care Services was born from a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves the chance to thrive. We have been a trusted partner to families across New York City, providing special education services with heart, skill, and unwavering dedication. What started as a commitment to preschool children has grown into something bigger. Today, we serve children from their very first days of life through age 21, offering a complete continuum of care that grows with each family. We are more than a service provider. We are advocates, cheerleaders, and partners in your child's journey.

Our Mission

At Optimal Care Services, our mission is to provide the highest quality special education and early intervention services while educating, supporting, and empowering families and early childhood centers. We believe every child can learn, achieve, and make meaningful progress. Our services welcome all children—regardless of economic, linguistic, or cultural differences, or physical, learning, and emotional challenges. We understand how crucial early childhood education is to the future of children with disabilities. That is why we are deeply devoted to using our expertise, materials, and resources to brighten the outlook for our children, their families, and our community. Every child deserves a strong start. We are here to help make that happen.

Our Values Drive Us

Explore the core principles that steer our mission to provide exceptional special education services for preschool children:

Inclusive Democracy

Fostering a belief in civic and democratic values and promoting respect, equality, diversity, and a participatory approach to decision-making for all.

Ethical Advocacy for Children

A steadfast commitment to ethical behavior on behalf of children, recognizing and respecting their individuality and supporting them as individuals.

Collaborative Empowerment

Embracing partnerships and communication with schools and families to nurture a supportive and enriching environment for children's growth and development.

What We Believe

Every Child Matters

We see beyond diagnoses and delays. We see unique individuals with gifts, dreams, and unlimited potential. Each child we serve is valued, respected, and celebrated for exactly who they are.

Families Are Partners

Parents know their children best. We listen to families, learn from them, and work alongside them as true partners. Your insights, your hopes, and your concerns guide everything we do.

Quality Without Compromise

Excellence is not optional. Every teacher, every therapist, and every team member brings the highest level of training, skill, and commitment. We invest in professional development, stay current with best practices, and never stop learning so we can give children the very best.

Community and Culture

New York City is home to families from every corner of the world. We honor that diversity by providing services in all languages and respecting the cultural traditions that make each family special. No matter where you are from or what language you speak at home, you belong here.

Our Core Objectives

Connecting high-quality services to early childhood programs

We are committed to providing the highest quality Early Intervention, SEIT, SETSS, and Pendency services by:

Ensuring timely acquisition and initiation of high-quality services with strong coordination across all stakeholders.

Wisely using our resources to recruit, orient, and train highly skilled teachers and therapists, including supporting bilingual certification.

Providing services aligned with standards including pre-kindergarten Common Core and evidence-based best practices.

Fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and efficiency in partnerships with EI, CPSE, and CSE administrators.

Maintaining a team of well-trained, highly motivated professionals—special education teachers, therapists, service coordinators, and behavior analysts.

Working collaboratively with parents and early childhood centers to ensure meaningful, beneficial interactions.

Our Team

Over 400 Dedicated Teachers, Therapists, and Support Staff

Behind every success story are dedicated professionals who care deeply about children. Our team includes more than 400 expert teachers, therapists, and support staff who bring not just credentials, but genuine compassion to their work. They are certified, licensed, experienced, and committed to making a difference.

Our Impact

Since 2013, we have served more than 5,000 children across all five boroughs of New York City. We have celebrated first words and first steps. We have cheered as shy children found their voices and struggling students discovered their strengths. We have watched families move from worry to hope, from fear to confidence.

Our Commitment to You

When you choose Optimal Care Services, you are choosing a partner who will be there for the long haul. We do not just provide services—we build relationships. We celebrate victories with you, problem-solve challenges together, and never give up on your child's potential.

Join Our Community

Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a professional looking for a meaningful career, or a community partner who shares our mission, we invite you to become part of the Optimal Care Services family.

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The Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a public program funded by New York State, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, and the NYC Department of Mental Health, and is for children less than three years of age, who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay and/or disability. Eligibility for EIP can be determined only by State aproved evaluators under contract with the municipality. If a child is found eligible for the EIP, all services are identified in collaboration with the family and must be authorized by the municipality.The municipality will arrange for service providers to deliver services authorized by the municipality. All services under the EIP are approved at no out-of-pocket costs for families, but health insurance may be accessed, without affecting your family's benefits. For services provided in community settings that require a fee, the parent is responsible for paying those costs. To access EI services, contact the Nassau County Department of Health at 516-853-3100. To access EI services within New York City, contact the NYC Help Line at 311. Optimal Care Services is an approved provider of Early Intervention services under contract with New York State Department of Health; a New York State Education Department-approved Special Education Itinerant teacher (SEIT) service provider, including bilingual SEIT, Special Education Teacher Support and Services (SETSS); Pendency; and a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor. The committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) program is funded and regulated by the NYS Education Department, county, and your local school district for children 3-5. Services are provided at no direct cost to families for children who meet eligibility guidelines.