Elwyn Development Center

Public Transportation : Bus
Part Time / Full Time : Full Time Part Time

Young Smiling BoyEarly Childhood Services at Elwyn is committed to providing quality early learning experiences for all the children and families it serves. Our programs are based on these principles: that childhood is a valued state of life; families need support and should be respected for their individuality; that we strive to instill an enthusiasm for learning and an early appreciation for each others differences and abilities; and that our work is family centered and emphasizes the strengths and resources of each family.

Elwyns Early Childhood programs serve children from birth to 6 years of age. We evaluate and provide special education to over 5000 children each year. Our goal is to ensure that children are served in the least restrictive environment possible and to provide quality services to each child and family we serve.
Service Line Overview

The Early Childhood Service Area is comprised of two major programs the Development Center and Special Education for Early Developmental Success (SEEDS). The Development Center located on Elwyns campus outside of Media Pa. houses accredited preschool and child care programs. SEEDS which serves children in both the Chester/Upland and Philadelphia School districts serves approximately 5000 preschool age children every year.
Executive Director
Kyu Hwang Executive Director of Early Childhood and Education

As Executive Director of Elwyns Early Childhood Division and Education Division. Ms. Hwang oversees a total of 600 employees and is responsible for all program operations including external communication and expansion projects. Ms. Hwang came to Elwyn in 1982 as the Director of the Development Center. In 1995 she became the Director of Davidson School and soon after Executive Director of Education. In 2009 she assumed all responsibilities for the Early Childhood Division. Ms. Hwang received a Bachelors degree in early childhood education from EWHA Womens University Seoul Korea and a Masters degree in early childhood education at the University of Delaware. She has also completed all course work for her doctoral degree in special education from Temple University.

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Child Ages:

3 weeks - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Special Needs:

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

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.