Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center - Child Care
Preschool in Erie, PA 16507
Public Transportation: Bus
Language(s) Spoken: American Sign Language Spanish
Part Time / Full Time: Full Time Part Time
We are “Making dreams come true.” We provide children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families the education support and resources needed to be self reliant independent and valued members of their community. In addition we provide the professionals who serve them with world-class education and training.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Rates:
- $$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
- Vouchers:
- This provider accepts vouchers
- Special Needs:
- Adaptive Equipment Administer Medication Administer Nebulizer Treatment (Asthma) Asthma Administer Tube Feeding Auditory Impairment Behavioral/Emotional Issues Cognitive Dysfunction/Delay Gifted Ability Other Chronic Physical Illness Seizures Speech/Language Delay Special Diet Visual Impairment Wheelchair Walker
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Our Happy Hearts Early Childhood Education Program provides a state-of-the-art educational experience where all preschool children have the opportunity to learn and grow. This fully-inclusive program serves typical children and children with identified developmental delays. Full or part-time enrollment is available based on family preference. Class size depends on the age and developmental needs of the children ranging from 12 to 15 children per day. The program maintains an average ratio of one staff person for every five children.
Happy Hearts benefits from more than 50 years experience that the Barber National Institute has as a leader in the field of education. The program offers a progressive innovative curriculum that encourages the development of creativity self-direction positive peer interactions and communication. Our experience in individualized education allows us to guide each child toward his or her potential.
