Alternatives for Children Dix Hills
Grades and ages
Ages 0-5
Student-teacher ratio
Low preschool class ratios (6:1:2, 8:1:2) with dual certified staff and teaching assistants
Tuition
Provided at no cost to eligible families via CPSE and Early Intervention funding.
About Alternatives for Children Dix Hills
Founded in 1988, Alternatives for Children Dix Hills is a leading non-profit special education school and early childhood agency in Suffolk County, NY. Alternatives for Children provides specialized educational programs, early intervention services, and comprehensive clinical therapies for infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 0 to 5 with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, and sensory challenges.
The Dix Hills campus features low classroom ratios (including 6:1:2, 8:1:2, and integrated inclusion preschool classes) staffed by certified special educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses. Facilities include modern adaptive playgrounds, indoor sensory motor gyms, and specialized technology centers.
Educational and therapeutic services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible Long Island families through County Early Intervention and CPSE funding.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Early Intervention
- Preschool
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Ages 0-5
Learning needs supported
- developmental delays
Specialties
- Developmental Delays
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Physical & Neuromotor Impairments
- Sensory Processing Challenges
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Early Intervention (EI) Home & Center Services
- Psychological Counseling
- Vision & Hearing Support
Programs
Programs at Alternatives for Children Dix Hills
Other programs and supports
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Early Intervention (EI) Home & Center Services
- Psychological Counseling
- Vision & Hearing Support
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- NYSED Approved Special Education Preschool Program
- NYS Department of Health Licensed Early Intervention Provider
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Provided at no cost to eligible families via CPSE and Early Intervention funding.
- County CPSE State / Local Funding (Free to eligible families)
- NYS Early Intervention Program (EI)
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Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alternatives for Children Dix Hills
What age groups are served at Alternatives for Children Dix Hills?
Alternatives for Children serves infants, toddlers, and preschool children from birth through age 5.
How are services funded for Suffolk County families?
Services are funded through NYS Early Intervention or county CPSE programs at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible families.
What therapies are provided at the Dix Hills campus?
On-site therapies include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychological counseling, and vision/hearing support.
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