The Center is committed to our mission by offering a wide range of specialized services in individual and group settings. Our programs provide support to enable children with disabling conditions to remain at home, teaching parents to be successful advocates for their children, working to transition children successfully to public school settings, and educating public organizations. Together we are placing children on a path leading to the achievement of the child's full potential.
FOR PARENTS

We offer a variety of parent support groups, parent/child groups and educational workshops for child care givers and families. Check our events page periodically for workshop and group listings.

In our Andover facility, we have a parent library containing books and periodicals that address many issues affecting children's physical and mental health. Click the link below for a partial list.
Library List

FOR CHILDREN

 

Developmental Day School  

Offers educational, medical, therapeutic and social services to families whose children ages 3 to 8 are experiencing developmental delays, complex health care needs, physical disabilities and communication or sensory disorders.

The Chapter 766 approved private preschool serves:

  • children with multiple disabilities
  • children with complicated medical or health care needs
  • children with vision and/or hearing impairments

The Day School is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

 

Two by Two: An Integrated Toddler Experience

Playgroup opportunities for children up to age 2 of all abilities help integrate children from the community with children involved in our Developmental Day School and Early Intervention programs. This is a play-based curriculum, which addresses all areas of development. The groups are offered in 10 week sessions. Saturday and Summer sessions are available.

 

Two by Three Preschool

Our fully licensed preschool is an extension of our Two by Two program for children ages 3 to 5. Children will be coached on self-regulation, communication and social skills. Activities include book/story time, art/sensory exercises, free play, food experiences and music. Saturday and Summer sessions are available.

 

Early Intervention

A home-based program that serves children from birth to age 3 whose physical, emotional, or intellectual development is delayed, or at risk for subsequent developmental issues. The program provides evaluations, home visits, groups, support, and transition services to eligible families. Those eligible may include:

  • children born prematurely
  • with disabilities, vision or hearing problems
  • children who are slow to stand, sit, or walk or talk
  • children exposed to drugs in utero
  • children who have environmental risks
  • children with attention or behavior problems

 

Regional Consultation Program

Provides consultation services on multiple special health care issues to families with children ages birth to 8 years. Teams of trained staff members provide evaluations in the areas of nutrition, feeding and assistive technology to people meeting the needs of children with multiple disabilities and/or complex health care requirements in home and community settings. Equipment loan is also available through this program. Provides consultations to children in preschool and public school early childhood programs. Services include helping transition children to public and private school settings.

 

Pediatric Therapy Program

Provides therapeutic specialties, helping children who need services after the age of 3. Offerings include speech, occupational and physical therapies. Developmental evaluations in one or more areas are also available.


Programs, Parents & Newsletter

32 Osgood Street, Andover, MA 01810

Tel:978-475-3806 (M-F 8am-4pm)

Fax:978-475-6288

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

As a member of the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS), we have a long history of non-discriminatory admission of students.  Students of any race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin are admitted to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to all students at our school. We do not discriminate against students who qualify under the criteria of the school's admissions policies in either admissions or in the administration of educational policies or in the delivery of programmatic and therapeutic services including athletic and other school administered programs or in the administration of scholarship and loan programs, if applicable.