Center-based care for children with disabilities and their parents, focused on helping children achieve developmental milestones by 36 months.
Operated by Arc of Bergen/Passaic
(201) 343-0322
223 Moore Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Executive Director: James Seath
Early Childhood Program
Preschool day care center and kinderkare program provides before and after school care with daily structured activities designed to help children develop self confidence and self esteem, socialization skills and to prepare them for success in school.
Operated by Boys & Girls Club of Clifton
(973) 773-3103
822 Clifton Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07015
Executive Director: Dolores Colucci
Comprehensive Toddler/Preschool Program
Wrap-around preschool education and early intervention services as well as daycare and support programs for toddlers.
Operated by Children’s Day Nursery and Family Center
(973) 777-5544
104 Jefferson Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
Executive Director: Maureen Peterson
The Parenting Journey
Parenting Journey is a 12 session parent education and support program, patterned after a curriculum developed by The Family Center in Boston. The emphasis of the program is to develop self awareness, self respect, a capacity to use resources, and the ability to understand influences (both positive and negative) in their own upbringing. In addition emphasis is placed on knowing what they need to become effective parents. The class is offered in English and in Spanish.
Operated by Jewish Family Service of Clifton
199 Scoles Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07012
(973) 777-7638
Executive Director: Esther East
HELPS (Helping Early Language and Play Skills)
H.E.L.P.S. (Helping Early Language and Play Skills) is a special program for 2-3 year old children with disabilities and their parents in the upper Passaic county area. It offers weekly play groups which focuse on building communication and language skills. Parents meet during these sessions to learn how to help their children. Improving communication skills, parenting, advocacy, and disability issues are discussed. Peer support and case management with a licensed social worker is available.
Operated by Association of Special Needs Children
1810 Macopin Road
West Milford, NJ 07421
(973) 728-8744
Executive Director: Angela Abdul
Positive Place Pre-School
The Positive Place Preschool meets the needs of the community by providing children a safe, nurturing and learning environment. Children who take part in the Preschool program acquire the proper emotional, social, and cognitive skills that are needed as well as being prepared for Kindergarten.
Operated by Boys and Girls Club of Hawthorne
150 Maitland Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07056
(973) 427-6931
Executive Director Thomas Demko
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