Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Early Childhood Center - Community Preschool Program for Hearing Children
Provides a play-based program rich in learning, with emphasis on language development and social skills. Committed to family-school partnerships and to working together in developing and sharing all PSD (Pennsylvania School of Deaf) goals for the students. We offer both full-time and part-time programs.


Goals of Our Community Preschool Program:
- To provide an innovative learning environment for children whose families desire a unique school experience which incorporates both English and American Sign Language (ASL) as a part of the school environment.
- To provide interaction opportunities with peers for children with hearing loss, including those who are: Deaf, Hard of Hearing or use Cochlear Implants in a unique bilingual language environment.
- To construct an environment where children laugh, learn and grow through play experiences which help prepare them for entry into Kindergarten in both public and private programs.

Some unique program features are:
- Each classroom is staffed with a full-ti
143 West Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (215) 951-4708 - Fax
Email Address: info@psd.org
Fee Amounts: Parents pay fees for their hearing child to attend, just as in other private preschool programs.
Intake Procedure: Enrollment and admission decisions are determined through an application process, play date (visit) and a family interview. Children must have a physical examination and current immunizations before their first day in our program.
Geographical Area: Counties: Philadelphia; States: PA; Countries: USA
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Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Early Childhood Center - Community Preschool Program for Hearing Children
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