Princeton Child Development Institute is a nonprofit in Princeton, NJ specializing in science-based services for individuals with autism.
Founded in 1970, the Princeton Child Development Institute is a private, nonprofit organization providing science-based services for individuals with autism across the lifespan. Serving students from Prekindergarten through grade 12, the Institute utilizes pioneering intervention models developed through extensive research to support children, youth, and adults in achieving developmental milestones.
The Institute's programs are specifically designed to address various developmental needs: early childhood programs focus on essential skills like communication, literacy, and social play; adolescent programs emphasize academic progress, work-study opportunities, and community integration; and adult programs focus on skill refinement to foster greater independence and vocational success. The small-scale environment, with an average class size of 10, allows for highly personalized instruction and support.
As a nonsectarian institution, PCDI offers a comprehensive continuum of care and is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers summer school programs to ensure year-round engagement and progress for its students.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Total Students | 25 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 23 |
| School Memberships | National Association of Private Special Education Centers · Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | pcdi.org/calendars |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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