Early Learning Services

Addressing learning and developmental obstacles head-on! Reaching approximately 10,000 children each year, our Preschool Early Intervention services help children with developmental delays and disabilities to reach their individual goals. Elwyn Early Learning Services (ELS) provides Preschool Early Intervention services in Philadelphia County & the city of Chester - Upland. 

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Early Learning Services

Addressing learning and developmental obstacles head-on! Reaching approximately 10,000 children each year, our Preschool Early Intervention services help children with developmental delays and disabilities to reach their individual goals. Elwyn Early Learning Services (ELS) provides Preschool Early Intervention services in Philadelphia County & the city of Chester - Upland. 

Early Intervention Services

Introduction

Early intervention includes a process of assessing for eligibility and providing support and services for eligible young children with developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. The goal of early intervention is to promote and foster development, as well as to build capacity of the family and immediate community to support the child long-term. Quality early intervention services can minimize the delays and challenges that some young learners experience. Research shows that early intervention services are key in promoting long-term positive outcomes for children with developmental delays and disabilities. If you have a developmental concern about your child, please call us to schedule a multidisciplinary evaluation for your child and family. We are here to help!

Elwyn ELS provides Preschool Early Intervention services in Philadelphia and City of Chester in Delaware County. Please call our Access to Care line at 215-222-8054 for more information.

Preschool Early Intervention / Elwyn ELS Intake

Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation (MDE)

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Service Delivery

Intake / Referral Process

Philadelphia County and Chester Upland School District

Call Elwyn Early Learning Services (ELS) to reach a live representative. You may also fill out our online Referral Form here.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

215-222-8054

Service Areas and Regional Map

Map List
1

Early Learning Services North-East

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
3

Early Learning Services South-West

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Which region am I?

Click Here to download a PDF version of our regional map

*For children currently receiving Preschool Early Intervention services through Elwyn ELS, the best line of contact for individual student questions or concerns is your child’s LEA Representative. *If you are having difficulty reaching your child’s LEA Representative, please use the appropriate Main Phone Number above or the regional email addresses below and our team will gladly assist you.

Family Resources

Elwyn Early Learning Services provides preschool early intervention services to eligible children, ages 3 through the age of beginners, or through the transition to school-age programming, in Philadelphia County and the city of Chester. Families can utilize the wide array of information offered on this portion of our website to learn more about Elwyn Early Learning Services, preschool early intervention processes and procedures, developmental norms and access necessary contact information.

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School and Community Resources

Early Childhood Education providers who are interested in more information about Preschool Early Intervention Services, developmental norms, professional development opportunities and tips on behavioral support.

Philadelphia Interagency Coordinating Council (PICC)

Who We Are
How to get Involved in the PICC
Meeting Information
Calendar

Who We Are

The involvement of families is a critical component for successful participation in our program. Families know their children best and can share information with early intervention staff about what is going on with each individual child. Families can also practice interventions in between service sessions to increase opportunities for their child to learn and improve skills.

What is the PICC?
A forum to come together with other families, providers and community agencies to:

LEARN - about current trends, research, new developments or strategies to support children’s healthy
development

COLLABORATE
– PICC is a place to work with others to identify and respond to issues impacting children birth to
five. Participate in Program Planning and be part of the solution!

MEET
– other families, early intervention leaders and other community partners

For more information about the PICC and how to get involved, reach out to your child’s LEA representative or call Jen Fischer at 215-338-7775.

How to get Involved in the PICC

  • Meetings are held multiple times throughout the year which include a meeting format for sharing issues and updates, including outreach efforts and issues related to transition to preschool and/or Kindergarten.
  • Parents are vital partners in Early Intervention and PICC recognizes the importance of parent participation in all LICC activities.
  • Meetings often feature parent workshops, family events, meet and greets and other activities indicated on the calendar of events

For more information about the PICC and how to get involved, reach out to your child’s LEA representative or call Jen Fischer at 215-338-7775.

Calendar

The 2025 Calendar will be arriving soon! Stay tuned for more information

Type of Event Date(s) Time Location
Disability Pride September 7, 2024 11am-4pm Philadelphia
16th-18th Streets, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sensory Mornings at the
Academy of Natural Science
September 14, 2024 9am-11am Link to Register
Play without Boundaries September 15, 2024 9am-11am Please Touch Museum
Link to Register
Nuture the Nuturer September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm Link to Register
Birth- Five Caregiver Support Group September 20, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Link to Register
7th Annual Autism Playdate at Smith Playground September 21, 2024 12pm-4pm Link to Register
Nuture the Nuturer September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm Link to Register
Ditch the Diapers- Virtual Workshop September 25, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm Microsoft Teams
Link to Register
Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention (EI) February 6, 2025 12:30pm - 3:00 pm All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention (EI) April 3, 2025 12:30pm - 3:00 pm All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention (EI) June 5, 2025 12:30pm - 3:00 pm All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.

 

Who We Are

The involvement of families is a critical component for successful participation in our program. Families know their children best and can share information with early intervention staff about what is going on with each individual child. Families can also practice interventions in between service sessions to increase opportunities for their child to learn and improve skills.

What is the PICC?
A forum to come together with other families, providers and community agencies to:

LEARN - about current trends, research, new developments or strategies to support children’s healthy
development

COLLABORATE
– PICC is a place to work with others to identify and respond to issues impacting children birth to
five. Participate in Program Planning and be part of the solution!

MEET
– other families, early intervention leaders and other community partners

For more information about the PICC and how to get involved, reach out to your child’s LEA representative or call Jen Fischer at 215-338-7775.

How to get Involved in the PICC

  • Meetings are held multiple times throughout the year which include a meeting format for sharing issues and updates, including outreach efforts and issues related to transition to preschool and/or Kindergarten.
  • Parents are vital partners in Early Intervention and PICC recognizes the importance of parent participation in all LICC activities.
  • Meetings often feature parent workshops, family events, meet and greets and other activities indicated on the calendar of events

For more information about the PICC and how to get involved, reach out to your child’s LEA representative or call Jen Fischer at 215-338-7775.

Calendar

The 2025 Calendar will be arriving soon! Stay tuned for more information

Type of Event Date(s) Time Location
Disability Pride September 7, 2024 11am-4pm Philadelphia
16th-18th Streets, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sensory Mornings at the
Academy of Natural Science
September 14, 2024 9am-11am Link to Register
Play without Boundaries September 15, 2024 9am-11am Please Touch Museum
Link to Register
Nuture the Nuturer September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm Link to Register
Birth- Five Caregiver Support Group September 20, 2024 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Link to Register
7th Annual Autism Playdate at Smith Playground September 21, 2024 12pm-4pm Link to Register
Nuture the Nuturer September 17, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm Link to Register
Ditch the Diapers- Virtual Workshop September 25, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm Microsoft Teams
Link to Register
Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention (EI) February 6, 2025 12:30pm - 3:00 pm All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention (EI) April 3, 2025 12:30pm - 3:00 pm All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.
Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for Early Intervention (EI) June 5, 2025 12:30pm - 3:00 pm All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom until further notice.

 

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    Maureen Masarik, PsyD

    Vice President of Children's Behavioral Health Services
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