About Star EIP
Nurturing a dedicated team around your child's success
Impactful therapy results from valued, supported therapists who feel genuinely passionate about child development. That belief shapes everything we do.
Thriving together
Star EIP was built on a simple idea: when therapists are supported, respected, and empowered, the children and families they serve thrive. We pour our energy into building a team that loves what they do — and it shows in every session.
As an approved provider under the New York State Early Intervention Program, we deliver comprehensive services to children ages 0–3 throughout New York City, all at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible families.
From your first phone call to your child's confident graduation from the program, you'll have a team that's in it with you — coordinating care, celebrating milestones, and adjusting the plan as your child grows.
"Your child's success is our shared mission."
It's not just a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to with every family we serve.
Official Accreditations & Credentials
Recognized by New York State & City Regulators
Star EIP operates under strict regulatory oversight, adhering to the highest clinical, ethical, and special education standards in New York.
NYSED Approved 4410 Provider
Registered with the New York State Education Department (Office of the Professions) as an approved Early Childhood Special Education provider.
NYS DOH & NYC DOHMH Contracted
Officially contracted under the New York State Department of Health and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to deliver Early Intervention across all five boroughs.
Hospital & Pediatric Clinic Trusted
Regularly cited across NYC health systems, pediatric networks, and developmental clinics as a trusted evaluation and in-home therapy partner.
What we stand for
Family-centered
You know your child best. We build every plan around your family's routines, goals, and culture.
Therapist-empowered
We invest in our clinicians so they can do their best work — because supported therapists change lives.
Evidence-based
Our approach is grounded in proven Early Intervention practices and measured against real progress.
Always communicative
Clear updates, honest guidance, and a team that actually picks up the phone.
Clinical & Executive Leadership
The people behind your child's care
A dedicated leadership team combining over 30 years of New York State Early Intervention experience with deep clinical excellence.
Joel Fleischman
Founder & Executive Director
Agency DirectorDedicated to empowering NYC therapists and delivering compassionate, individualized developmental care to infants, toddlers, and their families.
Sihar Aquino
Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance
NYS EI Specialist (Since 1993)A foundational figure in New York State Early Intervention from its 1993 inception, Sihar was among the state's earliest program specialists and champions strict clinical standards and family advocacy.
Rita Jacobs
Leads & Outreach Specialist
Family & Community OutreachConnecting NYC families, pediatricians, and community partners to Early Intervention resources, guiding parents through intake and their very first steps toward developmental support.
Anna Jones
Lead Service Coordinator & Intake Supervisor
Certified Service CoordinatorGuides families seamlessly from their initial developmental inquiry through bilingual evaluation coordination and ongoing support across New York City.
Growing our team — therapists, get in touch.
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out today for a no-cost developmental evaluation. Our team will guide you through every step.