Lifescape Childrens Specialty School

Children's Care believes that all children deserve to reach their greatest potential.
That's why we offer a broad continuum of health care and educational services for children from birth through age 21.
Our system of services offers children and their families the ease to move through or in and out of our programs, always maintaining consistent, quality care.
From mild learning, behavioral, or physical challenges to intensive medical rehabilitation, Children's Care knows kids.
Our staff of approximately 480 includes physicians; nurses; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; teachers; psychologists; a dietitian; and more - all specializing in the special needs of children.
Our interdisciplinary approach means all of the child's needs are considered and treated in a coordinated effort.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2014
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 81%
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Empowering people to live their best life.
  • Children's Care believes that all children deserve to reach their greatest potential. That's why we offer a broad continuum of health care and educational services for children from birth through age 21. Our system of services offers children and their families the ease to move through or in and out of our programs, always maintaining consistent, quality care. From mild learning, behavioral, or physical challenges to intensive medical rehabilitation, Children's Care knows kids. Our staff of approximately 480 includes physicians; nurses; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; teachers; psychologists; a dietitian; and more - all specializing in the special needs of children. Our interdisciplinary approach means all of the child's needs are considered and treated in a coordinated effort.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The acceptance rate of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.
When is the application deadline for Lifescape Childrens Specialty School?
The application deadline for Lifescape Childrens Specialty School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Acceptance rate: 70%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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