The Children'S Guild

The Children’s Guild School of Prince George’s County describes a “Transformation Education” philosophy that emphasizes flexibility in how the school operates and how staff think and act, so services can be tailored to each student. It uses a holistic, student-centered approach that focuses on the needs of the whole child, values each student’s unique strengths, and provides team-based support in creative environments designed to promote learning and well-being. The school also emphasizes family partnership, encouraging parent involvement as a key contributor to students’ academic success.

The Children’s Guild School of Prince George’s County (Chillum, MD) is a non-public special education day school where students are referred by their local public school system through the IEP process, and families cannot enroll independently of the school system. (childrensguildschools.org) Students served are generally ages 5–21 and include youth with diagnoses/needs such as behavior disorders, autism spectrum disorder, multiple disabilities, and behaviors that interfere with attending public school programs. (childrensguildschools.org) To apply, caregivers start by scheduling an IEP team meeting at the child’s current school; if the IEP team determines a non-public placement is appropriate, the district contacts The Children’s Guild, which then schedules an interview and tour. (childrensguildschools.org) After formal acceptance, a student can usually begin within about 48 hours, though transportation arranged by the referring school system typically takes about 7–10 days; while enrollment can take a few days, the overall decision process can take months as the IEP team and school system determine placement. (childrensguildschools.org) The school states enrollment is ongoing throughout the year, and it does not publicly list specific application deadlines, waitlist procedures, or priority categories on the site. (childrensguildschools.org)