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The mission of the Children's Learning Center is to provide a comprehensive alternative educational program for exceptional children, who, because of their intense behavioral, social, emotional and educational needs are temporarily unable to succeed in the public school system.
By developing a positive attitude toward learning, developing and strengthening self-esteem, teaching them essential academic and social skills, and successfully returning them to the public schools, Children's Learning Center strives to enhance the quality of their lives and to enable them to reach their full potential in society.
The mission of the Children's Learning Center is to provide a
comprehensive alternative educational program for exceptional
children, who, because of their intense behavioral, social,
emotional and educational needs are temporarily unable to succeed
in the public school system. By developing a positive attitude
toward learning, developing and strengthening self-esteem, teaching
them essential academic and social skills, and successfully
returning them to the public schools, Children's Learning Center
strives to enhance the quality of their lives and to enable them to
reach their full potential in society.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Dr. Laura Phillips, founder of the school
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
3860 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 494-1200
25.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 49 studentsTuition listed
School Reviews
512/13/2025
My son (a junior) has absolutely thrived at The Phillips Academy (TPA). He arrived a bit of a wild child, unable to read or do basic one-digit addition. D has now closed the gap to such an extent that he spends mornings at TPA and afternoons at his assigned high school, including making Varsity sports. His self-esteem is SO much higher than it ever has been. TPA laces strong scholarship based in critical thinking with unconditional Love and acceptance. The combo could not be a more effective container for D as he stretches to reach his full potential.
- Posted by Parent - Jean Weiss
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