The Shafer Center for Early Intervention is committed to providing resources and treatment to children on the autism spectrum and their families during the critical formative years of 18 months to age eight.
We utilize a whole-child approach to autism therapy to maximize the potential of each child. We will provide the best staff, programs, and therapies.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Shafer Center For Early Intervention?
The application deadline for The Shafer Center For Early Intervention is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Shafer Center For Early Intervention is Harbour School At Baltimore (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
407 Central Avenue
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-5406
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 517-5406
1.1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Right Start
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
605 Westminster Pike
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-6297
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-6297
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Tuition listed
Reistertown Bapt Ch Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
25 E Chestnut Hill Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Baltimore School Of Independent Learners
Special Program Emphasis
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
3.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Faith Christian Fellowship Academy
(Christian)
9306 Winands Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 521-2060
4.9 miles
Gr: K-9 | 91 students
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
5.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 512 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
2500 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
Finksburg, MD 21048
(410) 861-4400
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
11251 Dolfield Blvd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(443) 394-3760
2.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Shafer Center For Early Intervention- The
Special Education School
11500 Cronridge Dr Suite 130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 517-1113
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 517-1113
3.2 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 19 students
Baltimore School Of Independent Learners
Special Program Emphasis
11400 Cronridge Dr Ste H
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 484-0130
3.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Darchei Noam
Montessori School (Jewish)
2905 Walnut Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 413-1426
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 413-1426
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
63 Sacred Heart Lane
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Right Start
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
605 Westminster Pike
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-6297
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-6297
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Tuition listed
Reistertown Bapt Ch Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
25 E Chestnut Hill Lane
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
Reisterstown, MD 21136
(410) 833-5529
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
Beth-el
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
11500 Cronridge Drive
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-0017
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 581-0017
3.2 miles
Gr: K | 8 students
Jewish Community Center-ece Dept
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3554
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3554
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 232 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Goshen Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 Warfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-6170
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-6170
9259.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Hadley Farms Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 740-3240
9260.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Woodfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550
9260.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Laytonsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21401 Laytonsville Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-1660
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 740-1660
9260.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Belmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19528 Olney Mill Rd
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 740-5705
9261.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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