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
PCCD NEWSLETTER
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FOR CHILDREN
Our
Day School educates children ages 3 to 10
while
also
providing medical, therapeutic
and social services to students and their
families.
Our school is licensed by the
Massachusetts Department of Early Education
and Care, the Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
The population served are children with:
♦
Moderate to
severe developmental delays
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Complex health care needs
♦
Physical disabilities
♦
Hearing or
vision impairments
♦
Sensory
disorders
♦
Children who use assistive
technology
♦
Children needing alternative
forms of communication
For more information or to visit a
classroom, contact Linda S. at
978-475-3806
ext. 210 or
lindas@theprofessionalcenter.org.
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School Calendar
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closing policy
Playgroup opportunities for children ages 2 & 3 years. Groups are integrated with children from community, Early Intervention Program and Developmental Day School. Features play-based curriculum to promote all areas of development. Activities include circle time, story time, indoor and outdoor play, gross motor exploration, food experiences, music & art/sensory activities. Small class sizes with 1:3 teacher/child ratio. Groups offered throughout the year. Morning, afternoon and summer sessions available.
Now enrolling for summer
session!
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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.
Now enrolling for summer
session!
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flyer
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:
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.
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.
Pediatric Therapy Play Pals Skills Development Groups are now forming.
Play Pals is designed for 3- to 5-year-old
children who would benefit from a small group setting for developing
important social skills. Using a play-based therapy the children are
encouraged in the following skills: verbal communication, cooperation,
taking turns, flexibility, and maintaining appropriate eye contact. Our
specialty is working with children who have been identified as: overly
sensitive, hyperactive, obsessive, easily frustrated, distracted, impulsive,
inflexible, anxious and/or timid. Staffed by experienced specialists
and therapists, there is also the opportunity for parent networking.
For more
information, contact Kim Briggs at 978-475-3806 ext. 226 or
ptp@theProfessionalCenter.org.
32 Osgood Street, Andover, MA 01810
Tel:978-475-3806
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.