CHILDREN AND ADULT DISABILITY
AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

The Preschool Program provides a comprehensive special education experience to children between the ages of 3 and 5 who have developmental delays in one or more of the following areas: cognition, language, fine/gross motor development, and social/self-help skills.

The program focuses on the individual development of each child through special education, occupational, physical and speech therapy, as well as vision and hearing services. Theme-based activities, opportunities for constructive play and interaction with other children are also emphasized. Team meetings with parents are held annually, or as needed. Progress reports are given every 6 months.

Children attend half day sessions in our Swarthmore facility from 1 to 4 days per week, 12 months per year. A limited number of full day slots are available for those students that qualify.

Classes range in size from 8 to 12 students. Each class is staffed by a PA certified special educational teacher and at least 2 teacher assistants.

The Preschool Program has very low staff turnover. Our teachers, therapists and teacher assistants have been with us an average of 6 years.

Transportation is arranged through the local school district.

Children are referred through the Delaware County Intermediate Unit or Elwyn Preschool Services (for children residing in the Chester Upland School District).

The Infant-Toddler Program provides support and information for parents of children from the age of birth to 3, who have developmental delays in one or more of the following areas: cognition, language, fine/gross motor development, and social/self-help skills. Social work services are available on an individual basis.