Child's Way

Language(s) Spoken : American Sign Language English
Part Time / Full Time : Full Time Part Time

Childs Way is a daycare and Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program for children with special medical needs ages birth to age 8 who may also be technology dependent. Our expert staff of pediatric registered nurses and child care associates provides children with consistent medical care while incorporating educational developmental therapies and play activities into their daily schedule.

• Staff to child ratio is 1:3
• Center can accommodate up to 60 children per day
• Open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Opened in 1998

Licensing and Accreditation
Childs Way is dually licensed by the Department of Health as the first Pediatric Extended Care Center (PECC) in Pennsylvania and by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as a day care center.

Childs Way has earned a 2-Star rating from the Keystone STARS program Pennsylvanias voluntary quality initiative for child care. Childs Way is working toward a 3-Star rating and pursuing the National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation (NAEYC).

Childs Way is a current member of NAEYC and its affiliates PennAEYC (PA) and PAEYC (Pittsburgh).

To Enroll:
To learn if your child may qualify to attend Childs Way call Mary Carol Strang Admissions Coordinator at 412-365-6065 ext 1007. Shell take care of the rest!

Child Ages:

3 weeks - 8 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare - NAEYC Accredited

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Special Needs:

Adaptive Equipment Administer Injections Administer Medication Administer Nebulizer Treatment (Asthma) Asthma Administer Tube Feeding Auditory Impairment Behavioral/Emotional Issues Catheterization Cognitive Dysfunction/Delay Infant Monitors (Apnea) Other Chronic Physical Illness Seizures Speech/Language Delay Special Diet Visual Impairment Wheelchair Walker

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday