Nurturing the Growth and Development of Every Child to Maximize Their Potential

We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being.

Early Intervention Services in Massachusetts

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Early Intervention Services

Serving More Children in More Communities with our Early Intervention Program

Our Early Intervention Program has expanded to serve children and families in the Greater Lowell area including eight additional communities. We serve children and families in Andover, North Andover, Lawrence and Methuen as well as Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough and Westford.

Learn more about Partners in Child Development and our three programs by watching this video that presents a brief overview.

Our Programs

Our educational and therapeutic programs provide children of all abilities with a solid foundation for life-long learning.
Early Intervention Services

Early Intervention
Services

Our program dramatically improves outcomes for children ages 0-3 who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays. Services are provided at no cost to the family through therapeutic interventions embedded in their daily routines.
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Anderson School

Anderson
School

A special education school in Andover, MA serving students ages 3-16 who have complex medical needs. Stimulating classrooms maximize each student’s independence and growth.

Anderson Middle School
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Woodbridge
School

An early childhood education program in Andover, MA that offers a safe, joyful, and creative environment for children 18 months to 5 years old. Each child finds joy and love of learning through exploration, open-ended play, and creative expression.
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What Families Have to Say

Sharing the HEART of PCD

Glimpse Our Staff, Families, and History

Two families bravely shared their Partners in Child Development experiences and stories – you won’t want to miss this video! 

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We invite you to participate in any of our events as a sponsor, partner or attendee to benefit the 2000+ children we serve each year.

Blog & Social

Sharing what’s happening at Partners in Child Development through news stories, articles, and social posts.

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Partners in Child Development

We’d love you to partner with us in nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child.

Learning, moving, and connecting through music! 🎶💙Sara Mendes, Music Therapist with our Early Intervention program, led a parent and child Music and Movement session in collaboration with Healthy Families in Lowell.Shared musical experiences give young children opportunities to practice communication, coordination, and social skills while enjoying time with their parents.Thank you to Healthy Families for partnering with us to support children’s growth and development and bring families together!#EarlyIntervention #MusicAndMovement #GreaterLowell ... See MoreSee Less
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A big thank-you to The Wish Project for helping local families get ready for the school year! 🎒💙Last week, we picked up 40 backpacks filled with school supplies to support the families we serve. We’re grateful for community partners who help us support children and families in so many ways!📸 Pictured: Leslie Siciliano, Early Intervention Program Director.#PartnersInChildDevelopment #TheWishProject #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport ... See MoreSee Less
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Woodbridge School’s first-ever Messy Play Week was a wonderfully messy success! 🎨💦Our students splashed, squished, scooped, painted, dug, and explored their way through a week filled with hands-on discovery and pure childhood joy.Every messy moment helps children build creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and a love of learning. The paint on their hands will wash away, and the mud on their clothes will come out in the laundry, but the memories they made will last a lifetime.A big thank-you to Peter Breen Excavating (YourMulchGuy.com) for graciously donating the fresh screened dirt that made our giant mud pile possible! ✨#LearningThroughPlay #MessyPlayMatters #PlayBasedLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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Let Them Get Messy. Let Them Explore. Let Them Be Kids.

Messy play is so much more than fun. When children have the freedom to mix, pour, build, create, and explore, they are developing confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. The mess may wash away, but the wonder, joy, and memories they create can last a lifetime.

Changing the Trajectory of Children's Lives