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The Centers for Exceptional Children

Grades and ages

Grades PreK-12 & up to 22

Tuition

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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

Map

Physical address

2315 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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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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