Welcome to First Children School!
First Children School in Fanwood is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private school for students with disabilities serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired.
Specialized Instruction and Support for Students with Complex Needs
Our Teachers of the Deaf provide in class support as well as individualized instruction. An audiologist provides consultative services and monitoring.
Learn more >We have a full time Teacher of the Visually Impaired who provides individual and consultative sessions to our students and staff.
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Behavioral Support
Students can receive one to one ABA as well as push in services to the classroom.

Medically Fragile
Our nurses are trained in the total care of students that have significant medical issues.
Additional Support
Physical, occupational, and speech/feeding therapy are provided individually as well as in small groups. Educators and therapists meet daily to discuss goals and treatment planning.
Meet Our Therapy TeamWe have a full staff of nurses who are trained in the care of students who have significant medical issues.
Meet Our Nursing Staff
Medical Clinics
We offer a wide range of school based clinical services. These include Physiatry, Neurodevelopmnental, Audiology/Speech/Feeding, Orthotic, and Rehabilitative. Parents are encouraged to participate.
Our 7-week long summer program gives new youngsters the opportunity to become acquainted with their new school in a particularly low-key environment, and it allows current students to maintain learning that is hard to retain over long summer breaks.
Extended School Year Dates
Enrichment Therapies
We utilize music, pet, and horticultural therapies in our curriculum.
Family Support Services
We have the best team available to educate and care for your child. And YOU are an important part of our team!
We have an open door policy, so parents are always welcome to observe classes or therapies. We also provide informational and support services, like our free weekly sign language class.
Visit our Family Support page with resources and tutorials for the families of our students>