| Early Intervention |
| The Arc of Chester
County / First Step Program 900 Lawrence Drive 610-696-8090 |
| Inclusive preschool setting, full IEP implementation, social work, nursing support, physical, occupational, speech and music therapies | |||
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Subsidiary Programs
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| Also offered are advocacy/family support, recreation/socialization and supported community employment programs | |||
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Age Groups
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| birth-five years | |||
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Classroom/Group
Activity size |
6-9 |
Ratio of staff to child
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3:1 |
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Facility Licensed by: | |||
| Department of Public Welfare; private academic school license through Department of Education | |||
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Staff Qualifications
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| Professionals meet regulatory agency guidelines; licensed master level social workers; registered nurses; most staff/teachers/therapists exceed minimum requirements | |||
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Non-verbal Children
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Yes |
Children w/ special
behavioral needs |
Yes |
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Activities Provided
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| Inclusive preschool setting, full IEP implementation, social work, nursing support, physical, occupational, speech and music therapies | |||
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Toilet Training Required
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No |
Wheelchair Accessible
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Yes |
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Meals/Snacks Provided
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Yes |
Transportation Available
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Yes |
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Funding
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Public and Private | ||
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