Children's Workshop is dedicated to implementing applied behavior analysis, direct Instruction, and other research validated teaching methods to greatly improve the achievement of young students with severe disabilities associated with autism and other developmental disorders.
We strive to provide our students with the necessary foundation skills so they can benefit from education in more typical and less restrictive settings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities
Year Founded
1972
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children's Workshop often compared to?
Children's Workshop is often viewed alongside schools like Urban Skills Center, Aseltine School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Children's Workshop?
The application deadline for Children's Workshop is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Children's Workshop located?
Children's Workshop is located in the Miramar neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Scripps Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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