The Phoenix Center

The Phoenix Center Accredited private, special needs school providing customized programs built around the whole child.

The Phoenix Center is an accredited, not-for-profit school serving the educational, behavioral and therapeutic needs of students ages 5-21 with autism, multiple disabilities, behavioral and intellectual disabilities. Our customized evidence-based programs—developed for each student—are anchored by a hands-on, real-life, community-based instruction model. Our accredited classroom and community-base

d instructional programs are built around the “whole child.” Our NJ Dept. of Education-approved school works closely with districts, professionals, and parents to develop programs (communication, behavioral and social) tailored to meet the specific academic and functional needs of each child. Our teachers and related service providers are highly qualified, certified and/or licensed. We employ a range of educational and therapeutic methods to meet each child at his/her particular stage of development and help students prepare for life beyond The Phoenix Center, which is at the core of our mission. By pulling from each child’s innate gifts, we help them rise, like the ancient phoenix, above their challenges to build confidence and achieve greater fulfillment and success in the world.

Happy Saturday, Phoenix friends and families! Just wanted to let you all know that we've got a real-life superhero in ou...
08/08/2026

Happy Saturday, Phoenix friends and families! Just wanted to let you all know that we've got a real-life superhero in our extended family! 🤩🤩🤩 Kaden's (from Room 207!) big brother Kye helped save a friend during a pool emergency at camp just this week! Check out his (and mom Kim) in their interview at the link! Way to go, Kye!!!

A 13-year-old boy is home recovering after having a seizure in the pool at Newark’s Bo Porter Park Thursday morning.

Another July of amazing Fidelians of America pool trips is in the books! The Phoenix Center ❤️'s The Fidelians!
08/03/2026

Another July of amazing Fidelians of America pool trips is in the books! The Phoenix Center ❤️'s The Fidelians!

Check out Executive Director Julie Mower's latest Op-Ed at NJ.com! 👀👀👀
08/02/2026

Check out Executive Director Julie Mower's latest Op-Ed at NJ.com! 👀👀👀

Research shows students with disabilities lose up to 34% of their annual gains over summer. Extended school year programs exist to prevent that loss, and New Jersey needs them now more than ever.

The not-so-great weather couldn't stop Field Day at The Phoenix Center! We had so much fun staying active! Huge thanks t...
07/31/2026

The not-so-great weather couldn't stop Field Day at The Phoenix Center! We had so much fun staying active! Huge thanks to Jason and Devin for keeping us all organized, and all the Related Service providers for staffing our stations! ❤️❤️❤️

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07/28/2026

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Another beautiful day at the Fidelians of America pool this past Friday! Thank you so much for letting us use your wonde...
07/27/2026

Another beautiful day at the Fidelians of America pool this past Friday! Thank you so much for letting us use your wonderful facility! 🏊🥽🏊

Happy Monday, Phoenix friends and families! We're wearing our favorite band or musical artist t-shirts today! 🎸💽🧑‍🎤
07/27/2026

Happy Monday, Phoenix friends and families! We're wearing our favorite band or musical artist t-shirts today! 🎸💽🧑‍🎤

Disney Dance was another stunner! Huge, huge thanks to supervisor Amy B. and Partners in Caring President Kim R. for the...
07/23/2026

Disney Dance was another stunner! Huge, huge thanks to supervisor Amy B. and Partners in Caring President Kim R. for their imagination AND organization! 🪄🪄🪄

07/23/2026
Heads up, Phoenix friends and families! On Wednesday, July 22nd, we will be dancing in the Gym to our favorite Disney so...
07/20/2026

Heads up, Phoenix friends and families! On Wednesday, July 22nd, we will be dancing in the Gym to our favorite Disney songs! All students & staff are welcome to wear their favorite Disney shirts/gear or costumes during the dance. If you want to send in a costume, we can put it on for the Dance. Be sure to check out Facebook/Instagram on the 22nd for some character meet and greets on this magical day!

¡El miércoles 22 de julio bailaremos en el gimnasio al ritmo de nuestras canciones favoritas de Disney! Invitamos a todos los alumnos y al personal a llevar sus camisetas o disfraces favoritos de Disney durante el baile. Si quieres enviar un disfraz, podemos ponérnoslo para el baile. ¡No olviden visitar nuestras páginas de Facebook e Instagram el día 22 para ver encuentros con personajes en esta jornada mágica!

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Nutley, NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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