Question 1

Does my child need an IEP to attend?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Children enrolling at Carolyn-Day are referred through the Elwyn Early Intervention 3-5 Pre-School Program and have completed the evaluation process, so an IEP is in place before they start. If your child is still in evaluation, contact us anyway and we can talk you through the next step.

Question 2

Is transportation provided?

Accepted Answer

Transportation to and from the Carolyn-Day Centers is arranged and provided through Elwyn Early Intervention. If you are unsure what applies to your child, contact us and we will help you find out.

Question 3

What happens when my child turns five?

Accepted Answer

Carolyn-Day is designed to prepare your child for their next educational setting. As your child approaches kindergarten age, our team works with you and with Elwyn on the transition, so that the supports identified in your child's IEP follow them into their new classroom.

Question 4

How will I know how my child is progressing?

Accepted Answer

Your child's progress is monitored throughout the school day and measured against the individualized goals in their IEP. Families receive formal progress reports quarterly. At least once each year, the IEP team, including you, Elwyn's LEA representative, your child's classroom team, and relevant specialists such as speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy and behavioral services, meets to review progress and update the IEP as needed.

Question 5

How is challenging behavior handled?

Accepted Answer

Behavior is communication. When a child is struggling, our first step is to understand what the behavior is telling us: what happened before it, what the child was trying to achieve, and what would help. A Licensed Behavior Specialist assesses this and writes a positive behavior support plan, which every adult in the classroom then follows consistently. Families are part of that plan, not informed of it afterwards.

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