The Centers for Exceptional Children
Grades and ages
Grades PreK-12 & up to 22
Tuition
Contact for pricing
About The Centers for Exceptional Children
The Centers for Exceptional Children (CFEC) has served Winston-Salem and Forsyth County families for 70 years, educating and supporting children with special needs from birth through age 21. Programs span an infants-and-toddlers early intervention track through therapeutic day programming, backed by a family support network and on-site therapies. Funding support includes DSS childcare vouchers and Smart Start of Forsyth County family scholarships.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Preschool (Ages 2-5)
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
- Young Adult (18-22)
Learning needs supported
- Developmental Disabilities
- Special Healthcare Needs
Specialties
- Birth-to-21 continuum
- 70 years serving Forsyth County families
- Family support network
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Early intervention
- Family support services
- Therapies (speech, OT, PT)
Programs
Programs at The Centers for Exceptional Children
Other programs and supports
- Early intervention
- Family support services
- Therapies (speech, OT, PT)
School facts
Practical details for families
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact for pricing
- Childcare vouchers from the Department of Social Services
- Family scholarships from Smart Start of Forsyth County
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Location and directions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Centers for Exceptional Children
What kinds of students does The Centers for Exceptional Children serve?
The Centers for Exceptional Children publishes services for Developmental Disabilities, Special Healthcare Needs. Families should confirm fit directly because admissions criteria vary by program.
Is The Centers for Exceptional Children a general private school or a special-needs-focused option?
The Centers for Exceptional Children is included because its own site describes dedicated supports for students with disabilities or learning differences as core to its mission, not a general private school that happens to accept anyone.
How do we get started?
Contact the school directly to ask about admissions, current openings, and a tour or intake visit.
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