Day School
Providing an innovative special education curriculum
The Schwartz Center for Children operates a year round private Day School, approved by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a special education school, designed to serve students ages 3 to 21 years old, with multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Diagnoses of our students include, but are not limited to: physical and developmental disabilities, communication disorders, autism, sensory-motor delays, and a variety of other conditions.
We have a long standing reputation in the community as a provider of exceptional educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. Our caring staff includes special education teachers and aides, nurses, and licensed therapeutic staff in the areas of speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and sensory integration. Services that are available to our Day School students in addition to an individualized educational curriculum include:
- Classroom and one-on-one therapy
- Access to our Pediatric Specialty Clinics
- Nursing services
- Living skills for transition to adulthood
- Therapeutic horseback riding at local farms
- Aquatic therapy in our pool
- Field trips
- After school programs
The Day School staff works closely with local school districts and families to ensure a service plan that is uniquely tailored to each child. Our goal is to work together to maximize a child’s independence and help them achieve their greatest potential.
We strive to make our school a true community – bringing parents and students together for social and educational activities. We offer a Parent Advisory Council and welcome new ideas and suggestions from families about our program and service offerings.
The Schwartz Center for Children Day School serves children from across Southeastern Massachusetts and operates 226 days per year. The professional and paraprofessional staff to student ratio is 1:3.
For additional information about the Day School, please contact Margaret Maiato, Director of the Day School program, 508.996.3391 x 216, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Lynne Skeffington, Educational Supervisor at 508.996.3391 x430 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The 2010 -2011 day school calendar can be found here.
The 2011 - 2012 calendar can be found here.
The Schwartz Center for Children is a partner agency of the United Way of Greater New Bedford 
