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OMNI Childhood Center

CPSE Services in NYC for Preschool Children Ages 3–5

Omni Childhood Center is an NYC DOE-contracted agency providing CPSE evaluations and preschool special education services for children ages 3–5 across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. If your child is found eligible through the Committee on Preschool Special Education, the CPSE develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that may recommend Special Education, SEIT, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Counseling, or Parent and Caregiver Training — all at no cost to your family.

What is CPSE?

The Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) is the NYC Department of Education program for children ages 3–5 with disabilities or developmental delays. The CPSE reviews evaluations, determines whether a child is eligible for preschool special education, and creates an IEP outlining the goals and services the child will receive.

CPSE Evaluations at Omni Childhood Center

Working in conjunction with the NYC Department of Education, Omni's Evaluation Department provides CPSE evaluations for preschool children ages 3–5. All evaluations are performed by New York State–certified evaluators, and Omni offers evaluations in many languages so concerns are assessed accurately in your family's home language. An Omni representative accompanies you to the CPSE conference and assists in obtaining services.

The Following are Signs That a Child May Benefit From an Evaluation:

  •  Exhibits speech difficulties such as stuttering or lisping

  •  Cannot speak in complete sentences and/or has a limited vocabulary

  •  Has difficulty walking up or down stairs

  •  Is accident prone and may fall frequently

  •  Cannot catch or throw a ball

  •  Cannot grasp a spoon properly and may be a sloppy eater

  •  Has difficulty gripping a crayon or pencil

  •  Exhibits frequent outbursts of aggression or anger

  •  Has difficulty making eye contact

  •  Has difficulty paying attention

  •  Does not complete assigned tasks

  •  Does not follow teacher's instructions

  •  Does not participate in classroom activities

  •  Does not respond or answer when called upon

  •  Continuously plays alone & ignores classmates

  •  Refuses to share toys with classmates

Services a CPSE IEP May Recommend:

If your child is found eligible, the IEP may include one or more of the following, delivered in your child's preschool, home, or community setting:

  • Special Education

  • SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher)

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Physical Therapy

  • Speech & Language Therapy

  • Counseling

  • Parent and Caregiver Training

SEIT Support Through CPSE

When an IEP recommends SEIT services, a New York State–licensed Special Education Itinerant Teacher works one-on-one with your child inside their regular preschool classroom, keeping them supported and included alongside their peers. Omni's SEIT team serves all five boroughs.

To start the process, complete the CPSE Evaluation Referral Form below.

If your child already has an IEP and needs a provider, complete the need a  provider form below.

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