Early Childhood Rehabilitative Day Care Center (ECR): 60 Children

Side-by-Side Nursery for developmentally delayed youngsters ages 3 months – 3 years who are integrated with their typically developing (TD) peers. Toddlers with developmental delays receive full paramedical attention – all under one roof, while benefiting from interaction with their TD peers. This set-up is mutually beneficial as TD kids learn to accept those who are different from them and in addition are exposed to an enriched environment.

Special-ed Kindergarten for children ages 4 - 6 is a continuation of the nursery program for those as yet unable to be mainstreamed in the regular school system. A team of highly professional staff caters to the needs of the children and in addition to a regular kindergarten schedule, provides both paramedical and expressive therapies.

Language Intensive Kindergarten was inaugurated in September '08 for children ages 4 – 7 challenged specifically in the area of speech and language. Staff includes a kindergarten teacher, speech therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist and pet therapist. In addition, the children have a gardening project – growing their own plants, vegetables and flowers – a fun activity that enhances personal development.

The overall aim is for children to develop and improve so as to join their peers in regular school frameworks.