Hagedorn Little Village

What Hagedorn Little Village does

The Hagedorn Little Village School, Jack Joel Center for Special Children (HLVS), is a publicly funded, not-for-profit special education institution founded in 1970 by Dr. Caryl Bank and Dr. Barbara Feingold in Seaford, New York. The school provides educational and therapeutic services to children with developmental disabilities — cognitive delays, autism spectrum disorders, speech/language delays, orthopedic and motor impairments, visual impairments, and medical issues — across three age-defined programs: Early Intervention (birth-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), and Elementary School (5-12 years). Approximately 200 preschool children are served, with additional capacity across Early Intervention and Elementary cohorts. Core services include center-based and itinerant special education (SEIT), speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, ABA therapy, psychological and social work services, movement therapy, adaptive physical education, and nursing services, supplemented by family counseling groups and CPSE evaluations.

HLVS operates from a state-of-the-art 77,000 square foot facility (expanded from 60,000 sq ft in 2014) that houses specialized therapy centers, a sensory gym, and a 23,400 sq ft wheelchair-accessible playground. The revenue model is primarily government-funded: services are reimbursed through the New York State Education Department, the Nassau/Suffolk County Department of Health, and local school districts via the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) referral systems, with services provided at no cost to families. Supplemental revenue streams include private donations channeled through the Givelively platform, Parent Association dues ($20/year or $100 lifetime), engraved brick pathway donations ($150 per brick), parent-pay seasonal programs such as Summer CARP, and event-based fundraising (annual golf outing, fashion shows, bingo nights, yearbook sales, Giving Tuesday appeal). Leadership consists of Executive Director Jon Feingold and Principal Danielle Colucci (effective January 2024, succeeding Patti Pizza after 45 years), with governance from a Board of Trustees chaired by Gregory W. Carman, Jr., Esq.

The school serves Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City, generating referrals through school district committees and county health departments. The technology footprint is deliberately minimal — a WordPress website (littlevillage.org), Facebook/YouTube/Instagram presence, and email newsletters — with no APIs, integrations, mobile applications, or proprietary software platforms. There are no patents, trademarks, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Awards and recognition are primarily regional (Town of Oyster Bay Women of Distinction, Long Island Business News Who's Who in Not For Profit, New York Family Champions of Long Island's Special Needs Community, Community Care Rx Champion Leadership Award).

Name

Hagedorn Little Village

Legal name

The Hagedorn Little Village School

Website

https://littlevillage.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hagedorn Little Village School is a publicly funded, not-for-profit special education institution in Seaford, NY, providing educational and therapeutic services to children with developmental disabilities from birth through age 12 across Nassau, Suffolk, and New York City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Developmental disability support
• Early intervention therapy
• Special needs preschool
• Therapeutic education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seaford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Publicly funded through NYS Education Department, Nassau/Suffolk County Department of Health, and local school districts. Services provided at no cost to families.
2. Private Donations: Accepts donations through Givelively platform for various fundraising initiatives including yearbooks, golf outings, fashion shows, and capital projects.
3. Parent-Pay Programs: Some programs such as Summer CARP (Creative Arts and Recreation Program) are parent-pay programs offered to children not approved for center-based summer programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Hagedorn Little Village School (HLVS), Jack Joel Center for Special Children, is a publicly funded, not-for-profit school providing educational and therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities from birth through age 12. Programs include Early Intervention (Birth-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), and Elementary School (5-12 years), along with therapeutic services (speech, occupational, physical therapy, psychological services), family support, CPSE evaluations, and a summer recreation program.

Product overview

The Hagedorn Little Village School (HLVS) is a publicly funded, not-for-profit school providing educational and therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities. The organization operates as a single unified school with multiple integrated programs spanning Early Intervention (Birth-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), and Elementary School (5-12 years) age groups. Core offerings include center-based and itinerant educational programs, therapeutic services (speech, occupational, physical therapy, psychological services, movement therapy, adaptive physical education), family support services, CPSE evaluations, and a Summer CARP recreation program. All services are designed to support children with cognitive delays, social/emotional deficits, autistic spectrum disorders, speech/language delays, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, and medical issues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention Program (Birth-3 Years)

Quantifiable outcome

• Services provided to approximately 200 preschool children and additional elementary school and early intervention students

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and notable.

• Meadow Farms FundraisingminorOthers · 1 September 2024Partner for online holiday gift sale featuring Kringle Candles. School ID 1196140 for fundraising tracking.
• Heritage Club at BethpagenotableOthers · 1 June 2024Venue for annual Golden Rule Award Dinner events recognizing community members.
• Adventure LandminorOthers · 1 May 2023Sponsored the Splashes of Hope mural donation to the school.
• SUNY Old Westbury / Chartwells Higher EducationminorOthers · 1 April 2023Donated coloring books with 'Acts of Kindness' theme for February. Students wrote personalized messages for each coloring book.
• Bella Luna SalonminorOthers · 1 April 2023HLVS parent Monica Pearl's team donated hair and makeup services for fashion show models.
• Vietnam Veterans of America Nassau County New York Chapter 82notableOthers · 1 February 2023Has been bringing holiday cheer and donating to the students at HLVS for over 40 years. 2023 donation used to purchase items for the new Activity Center Room.
• Cold Spring Country ClubnotableOthers · 1 June 2022Venue for annual golf outings (30th, 31st, 32nd, 33rd, 34th annual events). Golf outings are major fundraising events.
• Splashes of HopenotableOthers · 1 October 2021Created and installed an interactive 'I Spy' mural designed specifically for the school. Adventure Land sponsored the donation.
• Jaguar Land Rover Long Island (Glen Cove, Huntington, Southampton)notableOthers · 1 June 2021Donated vehicles (Range Rover Velars, Range Rover Evoque) for hole-in-one contests at annual golf outings.
• Bryant Wong (Alumnus Eagle Scout)minorOthers · 1 May 2021Completed Eagle Scout project with 40-50 volunteers updating and replanting memorial garden, adding elevated planting beds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI): Long Island-based nonprofit serving children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities through educational, therapeutic, and residential programs. Most directly comparable to HLVS in terms of NYS-approved special education programming, Long Island geography, and nonprofit funding model.
• Birch Family Services: NYC nonprofit providing special education, early intervention, and autism services for children with developmental disabilities. Directly comparable to HLVS in birth-to-12 service continuum, NYS-approved preschool special education programming, and CPSE/CSE referral model.
• Maryhaven Center of Hope: Long Island-based Catholic nonprofit providing special education, mental health, and developmental disability services for children and adults. Comparable to HLVS in Long Island geography, NYS-approved educational programming, and nonprofit funding structure.
• QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community): NYC-area nonprofit providing autism-specific educational, therapeutic, and support services for children and adults. Directly competes with HLVS in Nassau/Suffolk and Queens for preschool special education referrals and offers comparable ABA-emphasized programming.
• AHRC Nassau: Long Island nonprofit providing special education, day habilitation, residential, and family support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closest geographic peer to HLVS with overlapping CPSE/CSE referral pathways and similar birth-to-adult service continuum.
• Life's WORC: Long Island nonprofit serving individuals with developmental disabilities and autism through early intervention, school-age programs, residential, and vocational services. Comparable to HLVS in mission, geography, and publicly funded service delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• HeartShare Human Services: Large NYC nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health challenges through education, residential, and family support services. Overlaps with HLVS in early childhood and school-age special education programs in the New York metro area.
• YAI (Young Adult Institute): One of the largest NYC-area nonprofits serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with preschool special education, day programs, residential, and employment services. Larger scale and broader geographic footprint than HLVS but overlapping early childhood special education programming.
• ADAPT Community Network: NYC-based nonprofit providing educational, residential, and clinical services for people with developmental disabilities. Broader geographic scope than HLVS but directly comparable in preschool special education programs serving children with autism and developmental delays in the New York metro area.

Emerging players

• The Cleary School: Long Island school serving students with autism and developmental disabilities through specialized educational programming. Comparable to HLVS in Long Island geography and special education mission, though more narrowly focused on autism spectrum disorders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thehagedornlittlevillagesc3516/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/HagedornLittleVillageSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehagedornlittlevillageschool/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hagedorn-little-village

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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