The Children's Institute
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From its beginnings as an orphanage in Newark in the late 1800s, The Children's Institute has evolved into a private elementary, middle and secondary school to help students ages three to twenty-one overcome learning, language or social and emotional challenges to reach full potential as adults. Located at one of the highest elevations in the county, The Children's Institute offers a diverse range of theraputic, educational and life skills programs for its students. The institute is a non-profit school approved by the State Board of Education.
- Hours: School hours: 9am – 3pm; ESYP hours: 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Handicap Accessible: Ramps, barrier-free access
- Founding Date: 1963
- Public/Private: Private
- Parking: Free lot
- Grade levels: Pre-school through secondary school
- Special education: Yes
- Features: Cafeteria, Computer lab, Infirmary, Library
- Extracurricular activities available: Basketball, community service, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, life skills classes, social skills classes
