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This year, Heartwood will operate its program within a larger, thriving early childhood and preschool campus- The Fairville Friends School. We are not a part of the school and remain an independent organiz

A little snapshot of our program 💛

We embed skill building opportunities into child led play and naturally occurring routines. And while (unfortunately) this is not what is seen in most early childhood centers, it IS best practice.

It’s im

Get to know us! 🌱

Dana Antisell is a mom to two neurodivergent children. She has a master’s in social work from the University of Pennsylvania and worked in prevention and intervention services with adolescents and teens before focusing full-

Our values are at the core of what we do.

Neurodiversity Affirmation
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At Heartwood, we embrace neurodiversity as a vital aspect of human diversity. We encourage each student to express their true self, free from the pressure to conform&mdas

We are super excited to begin our enrollment process!

As a first step, we have organized 2 dates/times to host zoom meetings for interested families: Wednesday July 10th at 8:30pm and Friday July 12 at 5 pm.

We know this is a busy time of year an

Heartwood is an innovative early education program designed for neurodivergent learners aged 3-5. Our child-led approach seamlessly integrates occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and specialized instruction within a nurturing, neurodiversity-affirming environment. At Heartwood, we provide tailored support for sensory, social-emotional, and communication needs, maintaining a low 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Our mission is to empower and celebrate unique minds.

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