Moms Morning Out at Cades

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 either our Swarthmore facility or at the Apple Pie Day Care Center located at Rockbourne Falls Clifton Heights from 1 to 4 days per week 12 months per year. Both sites offer inclusion opportunities with children in regular day care programs.

Classes range in size from 8 to 12 students. Each class is staffed by a PA certified special educational teacher 1 teacher assistant.

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.

CADES is now offering a Mom’s Morning Out program at our Swarthmore facility for community families. This is a safe supervised fun morning for 2 to 5 year olds. Program is Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Cost is $20/day. Drop-ins welcome.

Mom’s Morning Out is offering a lunch bunch on Mondays. Hours are extended until 2:00 PM for an additional $10—children bring their own lunch. Lunch bunch will be extended to 5 days beginning January 2011.

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

If you would like more information or would like to arrange a site visit please call 610-543-8089. Picture of child scribbling
All tuition is provided by either the Delaware County Intermediate Unit or the Elwyn SEEDS program. No fees are charged to families.

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.
Services which include occupational physical and speech therapy along with special education services may be provided in individual family homes or in community settings.

Teachers and therapists have been with the Infant-Toddler Program for an average of 6 years.
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Children are referred through the Delaware County Office of Early Intervention which is the major funding source for the program. No fees are charged to families.

If you would like more information or would like to arrange a site visit please call 610-543-8089.

Best Beginnings LLC Infant Massage Position & Play presented by Rachel Canterino PT DPT CIMI. Enjoy a family friendly 3 course series which encourages bonding calming and development. Parents also learn positioning play and toy ideas and learn to identify and prevent common problems. The course will be held at 401 Rutgers Avenue Swarthmore on January 17 24 and 31 at 10:00 AM or 5:30 PM. The cost is $90 per parent or $120 for both parents. Call 610-543-8089 for details or to register.

Child Ages:

2 years - 6 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM