What is CPSE?

The Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) offers specialized educational services for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities or developmental delays. CPSE identifies and addresses each child’s unique needs through comprehensive evaluations and individualized educational plans (IEPs) that promote learning and development.

By working closely with families, educators, and community resources, CPSE ensures children receive the support needed to thrive in their early educational experiences.

Our Services

Discover the Range Of Services

We provide a warm, engaging environment with different services where children can explore, grow, and develop a love for learning.

Bilingual Evaluation Services (Chinese & Spanish)

Evaluations take place in supportive, language-rich settings where children are assessed in Chinese and Spanish to ensure comfort and accuracy.

Center-Based Special Education Itinerant Teachers (SEITs)

Individualized instruction delivered within structured, center-based classroom settings designed to support children’s unique developmental needs.

Special Classroom with Integrated Settings (12:1:2)

A center-based classroom setting with a 12:1:2 ratio, offering a structured environment that balances individualized instruction with opportunities for peer interaction.

Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms (8:1:2)

A self-contained classroom providing individualized, hands-on learning for children with developmental delays or special needs.

Evaluations We Offer:

Evaluations May Address General Developmental Concerns Or May Target Specific Issues Including:

Developmental Milestones

Developmental milestones are key skills or behaviors that children typically achieve by specific ages as they grow. These milestones, which encompass physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development, help track a child’s progress.

3 YEARS OLD

Cognitive

Adaptive

Communication

Social-Emotional

Physical

4 YEARS OLD

Cognitive

Adaptive

Communication

Social-Emotional

Physical

5 YEARS OLD

Cognitive

Adaptive

Communication

Social-Emotional

Physical

3 YEARS OLD

  • Puts on some clothes by himself/herself, like loose pants or a jacket
  • Notices other children and joins them to play
  • Asks “who,” “what,” “where,” or “why” questions, like “Where is mommy/daddy?”

4 YEARS OLD

  • Comforts others who are hurt or sad, like hugging a crying friend
  • Talks about at least one thing that happened during her day, like “I played soccer.
  • Draws a person with three or more body parts

5 YEARS OLD

  • Follows rules or takes turns when playing games with other children
  • Answers simple questions about a book or story after you read or tell it to him
  • Uses words about time, like “yesterday,” “tomorrow,” “morning,” or “night”

FREE Evaluation

We proudly offer bilingual services to support diverse families in their native languages. Our team provides assistance in:

Areas we serve for evaluations:

Staten Island, New York The Bronx, Bronx County, New York Manhattan, New York County, New York Brooklyn, Kings County, New York Queens, Queens County, New York

Download Our CPSE Program Brochure

Get a full overview of the free services we offer through the CPSE program, including bilingual evaluations, therapy options, classroom settings, and developmental milestones. Our brochure makes it easy to understand how we support children ages 3–5 in their early learning journey.

30 Years of Care

Trusted Childcare & Early Intervention Services for 30+ Years

Happy Dragon School has proudly served the Queens and Brooklyn communities for 30 years, offering high-quality childcare services for children aged 2 to 5. We provide a nurturing environment that promotes early learning and development.
In addition to our childcare services, we offer both an Early Intervention Program (EIP) and support through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) in all five boroughs. With decades of experience in intervention services, we are committed to helping every child thrive and reach their full potential.

SPECIAL CLASSROOM WITH INTEGRATED SETTING (12:1:2) LOCATIONS:

Queens

Brooklyn

Discover Our Engaging Toddler Daily Schedule

8:30AM – 1:45PM

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children arrive, put away their things, check in, and play freely with toys if available.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

9:30AM – 10:40AM

Children explore and learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice talking, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities connected to the monthly theme.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

11:00AM – 11:30AM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strong muscles and coordination.

11:30AM – 11:45AM

Children eat lunch in the classroom, enjoy talking with friends, and practice healthy eating habits.

11:45AM – 1:45PM

Children rest on their own cots. Quiet activities like reading and puzzles may be available.

1:45PM – 5:30PM

1:45PM – 2:05PM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

2:05PM – 2:25PM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strength and coordination.

2:25PM – 2:55PM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

2:55PM – 3:10PM

Children enjoy an afternoon snack in the classroom, helping them talk with friends and build language skills.

3:10PM – 3:30PM

Children work in small groups with a teacher or assistant to practice specific skills and activities.

3:30PM – 3:55PM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

3:55PM – 4:45PM

Children explore and learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice talking, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities connected to the monthly theme.

4:45PM – 5:30PM

Children review the day’s lessons and activities, then get their belongings ready to go home.

Discover Our Engaging SDY Daily Schedule

9:00AM – 12:05PM

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children arrive, put away their things, check in, and play freely with toys if available.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

8:30AM – 9:00AM

Children explore new topics with fun activities. A new theme is introduced each month, with activities to help them practice new skills.

9:30AM – 10:40AM

Children explore and learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice talking, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities connected to the monthly theme.

10:40AM – 11:00AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

11:00AM – 11:30AM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strong muscles and coordination.

11:30AM – 11:45AM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

12:05PM – 3:20PM

12:05PM – 12:35PM

Children eat lunch in the classroom, enjoy talking with friends, and practice healthy eating habits.

12:35PM – 1:20PM

Children rest on their own cots. Quiet activities like reading and puzzles may be available.

1:20PM – 1:50PM

Children participate in fun indoor activities like music and movement to build strong muscles and coordination.

1:50PM – 2:10PM

Children enjoy a read-aloud session that supports the theme and curriculum, helping them understand stories and share their thoughts.

2:10PM – 2:40PM

Children learn by working with materials, friends, and teachers. They practice communication, math, science, reading, and social skills through activities based on the monthly theme.

2:40PM – 3:00PM

Children enjoy an afternoon snack in the classroom, helping them talk with friends and build language skills.

3:00PM – 3:20PM

Children review the day’s lessons and activities, then get their belongings ready to go home.