We provide high quality PreK Counts, Head Start, Early Intervention and subsidized child care programs at our three Early Childhood Centers in North and Northeast Philadelphia. We design services so that any family can participate in our programs and receive the support they need to address their child and family needs. We also provide support to other child care providers and preschool programs to support the inclusion of children who have special education needs.
Preschool Programs
Head Start, Before and After School Care
Ages: Children who turn three by September 1 to children who turn five after September 1
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria may vary. Please call 1-844-SPIN-CAN (844-774-6226) for more information.
Services: Six-hour program including nutritious meals, outdoor activities, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Locations: Frankford Campus, Northeast Campus (Drummond Road)
Pre-K Counts Preschool Program
Ages: Children who turn three by September 1 to children who turn five after September 1.
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria may vary. Please call 1-844-SPIN-CAN (844-774-6226) for more information.
Services: Six-hour program including nutritious meals, outdoor activities, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Locations: Northeast Campus (Drummond Road), Frankford Campus
Enroll Now: 1-844-SPIN-CAN
Early Intervention
Infant & Toddler Home Based Services
If you have questions about Early Intervention Services or have concerns about your child’s development under the age of three, call 215.685.4646 in Philadelphia or 215.444.2828 in Bucks County.
An independent team may evaluate your child to determine eligibility for early intervention services. If eligible, you may request SPIN as the service provider.
SPIN Contact: Michele Dwyer at 215.617.5487
Ages: Birth – 3
Eligibility: Child has an Individual Family Service Plan
Services: Special Instruction, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Location: Home or Community
Preschool Special Education Community-based (ELWYN)
If you live in Philadelphia, have concerns about your child’s development over the age of three, contact ELWYN SEEDS at 215-222-8054.
ELWYN will evaluate your child to determine eligibility for early intervention services.
SPIN Contact: Michele Dwyer at 215.617.5487
Ages: 3 – 5+
Eligibility: Child has an Individual Education Program through ELWYN SEEDS Program
Services: Special Instruction, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Location: Community Sites
Preschool Special Education Center-based (ELWYN)
SPIN Contact: Michele Dwyer at 215.617.5487
Ages: 3 – 5+
Eligibility: Child has an IEP through ELWYN SEEDS Program
Services: Special Instruction, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy
Location: SPIN Early Childhood Centers in Frankford or the Far Northeast (Drummond Road)
Child Care
Ages: Years 1 to 5
Eligibility: All children are eligible
** Discounts for employees
We also accept child care subsidy funds from Childcare Information Services (CCIS)
Drummond Road Location
For More Information email spinenroll@spininc.org
or call 1-844-SPIN-CAN
Parent Engagement
We recognize the importance of the family as the child’s first teacher through providing opportunities for families to participate in all aspects of our program. We invite the adults in each child’s life to join their child in class, volunteer in the classroom or attend meetings where we discuss program activities and goals. We encourage all families to join the site advisory committee so that families, community members, and program leadership can share in the development of an excellent early care and education program.
For more information, please contact:
Faye Allen-Buckson
Family Resource Coordinator
Phone: 215.831.3167
Email: fbuckson@spininc.org
Internships and Practicums
Undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of social service disciplines (i.e. education, psychology, nursing, behavioral health, social work, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other) are invited to apply to any of SPIN’s early childhood programs to satisfy their field work, practicum, or internship requirements.
For more information, please email internships@spininc.org