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Bergen Center For Child Development
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Bergen Center For Child Development

Haworth, New JerseyAccepting Students(201) 385-4857

Non-profit special ed school in Haworth NJ since 1968 for multiply disabled students 5-21 with IEP and token economy

Bergen Center for Child Development is a non-profit special education school founded in 1968 by parents, serving multiply disabled students aged 5 to 21 in northern New Jersey. As a school operated by the local board of education, it provides a comprehensive academic program tailored for students with both behavioral and cognitive needs, ensuring high-quality support within a trusted community setting.

The school offers specialized interventions including token economy systems, social skills training, and cognitive therapy, all administered by certified school psychologists and social workers. With an average class size of 8 and an IEP-driven curriculum, instruction is closely monitored through ongoing program and student assessments to meet individual goals. The center also provides extensive transition programs and an extended school year option for enrolled students.

Admissions are rolling with no deadline, and the school maintains an 85% acceptance rate. Families interested in enrollment should contact the school district's child study team or reach out directly to Admissions Director Tom Santagato, MA Ed., at (201) 385-4857. The center is nonsectarian and offers various extracurricular activities, including sports like swimming and basketball, as well as arts and music programs.

At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students58
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1968
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other school association(s), ASAH Private Special Education

School Information

School TypeSpecial Education School
Year Founded1968
Tuition NotesTuition paid by your local board of education.
Total Students58
Total Classroom Teachers5
Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree24
Average Class Size8
Grades OfferedKindergarten-12

Admissions Information

Admissions DirectorTom Santagato, MA Ed.
Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Acceptance Rate85

Student Body Information

Student Body TypeCo-ed
Percent of Students of Color57

Academic Programs Information

Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data

Sports and Extracurricular Information

SportsBasketball · Bowling · Paddle Tennis · Swimming
Clubs and OrganizationsClub or Organization: · Agriculture · Community Garden Club · Girl Scouts · Rotary Interact Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Spring Musical

Additional Information

Classroom Dress CodeCasual
School MembershipsNational Association of Private Special Education Centers · Other school association(s) · ASAH Private Special Education
Religious AffiliationsNonsectarian
School Calendarwww.bergencenter.com/2023-2024-school-calendar-2
Summer Program DetailsView Summer Program Details
Summer School OfferedYes
Offers Post Graduate YearYes

Contact the school

(201) 385-4857
140 Park St, Haworth, New Jersey 07641
www.bergencenter.com
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