What Schreiber CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT does

Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1936 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that delivers a continuum of pediatric therapy, inclusive education, childcare, and recreational programming for children from birth through age 21 with congenital and acquired disabilities, developmental delays, and acquired injuries. Its core clinical offering comprises physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and aquatic therapy, supported by specialized clinical certifications (NDT, Saebo, McKenzie, Swim Whisperers) and equipment such as the LiteGait Harness System. Adjacent service lines include the Circle of Friends Academy inclusive childcare (infant through Pre-K) and S.T.A.R.S. Preschool, plus an expanding set of community programs — Club 625, IADL life-skills program, Respite Nights, Schreiber Sibs, Modern Band, Adaptive Aquatics, and four summer camp programs.

Revenue is generated through four channels: insurance-billed therapy services (with co-pays/self-pay collected at time of service per a financial policy effective July 1, 2024), tuition for childcare and preschool (with ELRC subsidies and scholarships), fee-based summer camps and adaptive swim lessons ($10–$425 per program), and a substantial fundraising operation including individual donations, corporate sponsorships, giving societies (EmpowerAbilities Society, Edna's Angels, 1936 Society), annual Gala and Rubber Duckie Race & Festival events, and an endowment established in 2014 with a $100,000 Seraph Foundation gift. Cryptocurrency donations are accepted via The Giving Block and Gemini Trust Exchange. Distribution is direct at a single Lancaster facility (625 Community Way) with referral pipelines through IU13, Early Intervention, WellSpan Health, and physician partners; client and donor self-service is enabled through Raintree and Blackbaud portals respectively.

Schreiber employs 51–100 staff, serves more than 2,000 children annually across central Pennsylvania, and reports externally on hours of therapy, client visits, unique clients, and uncompensated care. It is governed by a Board of Directors led by President James W. DeBord with a management team spanning finance, therapy operations, education, development, and facilities. The organization rebranded to its current name in 2018 and is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Schreiber CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT

Legal name

Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development

Website

https://schreiberpediatric.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development is a Lancaster, PA nonprofit (founded 1936) delivering pediatric therapy, inclusive childcare, and recreational programs to 2,000+ children with disabilities and developmental delays annually across central Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Inclusive early childhood education
• Special needs childcare
• Adaptive aquatics programs
• Developmental disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance-billed therapy services: Physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services billed through health insurance. Requires doctor referral. Patient co-pays and self-pay fees collected at time of service per financial policy effective July 1, 2024.
2. Childcare and preschool tuition: Circle of Friends Academy and S.T.A.R.S. Preschool programs charge tuition based on age group, days enrolled, with ELRC subsidies and scholarship assistance available.
3. Summer camp fees: Camp Schreiber ($425/week), Club 625 Camp ($340/week), Food Discovery Camp ($250/session), Music Therapy Camp ($10/session), and Respite Nights ($10/child + $5/sibling).
4. Donations and fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, community fundraising events, giving societies (EmpowerAbilities Society monthly giving, Edna's Angels women's giving circle, 1936 Society planned giving).
5. Self-pay therapy services: Adaptive swim lessons at $320 out of pocket for 8-week program. Infant PT screening at $25. Services not covered by insurance paid directly.
6. Adaptive aquatic therapy: Private half-hour to one-hour therapy sessions billed through insurance for aquatic therapy with therapeutic goals evaluated every twelve weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development provides family-centered pediatric therapy (physical, occupational, speech-language, and aquatic), inclusive early childhood education (Circle of Friends Academy childcare and S.T.A.R.S. Preschool), and recreational programs (camps, respite, sibling support, adaptive aquatics, music) for children from birth through age 21 with disabilities, developmental delays, and acquired injuries in central Pennsylvania.

Product overview

Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development is a nonprofit pediatric healthcare and education organization offering a comprehensive continuum of care under one roof. The organization operates three core service lines: Therapy Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Therapy, and Aquatic Therapy), Educational Services (Circle of Friends Academy inclusive childcare and S.T.A.R.S. Preschool), and Recreational Programs (Club 625, IADL Program, Respite Nights, Counseling, Adaptive Aquatics, Sibs, and Modern Band). The center also runs four summer camp programs including Camp Schreiber, Club 625 Camp, Food Discovery Camp, and Music Therapy Camp. This integrated model allows children and families to access therapy, education, childcare, and recreation services in a single location, with specialized programs supporting children from birth through age 21 with disabilities, developmental delays, and acquired injuries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Circle of Friends Academy: Inclusive daycare program for infants through Pre-K in Lancaster, PA where children of all abilities learn, play, and grow together.
• S.T.A.R.S. Preschool
• Club 625
• Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Program
• Respite Nights
• Samaritan Center Counseling at Schreiber
• Schreiber Adaptive Aquatics Program
• Schreiber Sibs
• Schreiber's Modern Band: The UnSinkables
• Camp Schreiber
• Club 625 Camp
• Food Discovery Camp
• Music Therapy Camp

Products and services

• Pediatric Physical Therapy Pediatric physical therapy focused on improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and motor development through play-based exercises and personalized care for children with disabilities, developmental delays, and acquired injuries.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy Pediatric occupational therapy helping children develop fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, self-care skills, and greater independence in daily activities.
• Speech-Language Therapy Pediatric speech-language therapy supporting children with speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing challenges through individualized therapy plans.
• Aquatic Therapy

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 2,000 children served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Iron-LegminorOthersMission partner providing support for individuals with limb loss or limb differences, extending Schreiber's network of community resources for families.
• Lancaster AmbucsminorOthersCommunity organization dedicated to empowering children with disabilities through adaptive trikes, supporting mobility and independence.
• PA Lions Wheelchair Basketball TeamminorOthersProviding inclusive sports opportunities for athletes with disabilities, offering recreational options for Schreiber families.
• Storehouse Medical Supply ClosetminorOthersCommunity lending library at Manor Church offering free medical equipment to children with physical disabilities. Referred families can access free equipment donations.
• Gym-Jam Pediatric TherapyminorOthersBehavioral and mental health services provider operating independently within Schreiber's facility. Not affiliated with Schreiber but shares space to serve families.
• Samaritan CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site counseling services through Samaritan Center led by Elaine Potts, LCSW. Provides compassionate counseling for children, teens, parents, and caregivers in a trusted, family-centered setting. Wednesdays at Schreiber Center.
• IU13 (Intermediate Unit 13)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IU13 for preschool services and Early Intervention program coordination. Schreiber's therapy services integrate with IU13 educational services, enabling children to receive therapy during preschool hours.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National 501(c)(3) network delivering pediatric therapy, early intervention, and inclusive programs across affiliates. Schreiber's historical affiliation from 1949–1994 and current model mirror Easterseals affiliates, making it a direct prior structural counterpart with similar continuum-of-care offerings.
• Nemours Children's Health: Large pediatric health system operating clinical care, therapy, and rehabilitation services. Provides pediatric outpatient therapy and rehabilitation offerings that overlap Schreiber's therapy modality mix, but at significantly greater scale.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Care Network: Pediatric hospital and outpatient care network offering developmental and rehabilitation services across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. Functions as a competing specialist pediatric provider in the broader region and as a referral source for higher-acuity cases.
• WellSpan Health (Pediatric Rehabilitation): Integrated health system operating pediatric therapy and rehabilitation services across central PA and currently a core funder and referral partner for Schreiber. Overlapping therapy services delivered from hospital-based and outpatient settings in the same region.
• Penn State Health / Penn State Children's Hospital: Academic health system with pediatric specialty care and rehabilitation services serving central Pennsylvania. Reasonable broader-incumbent peer given geographic overlap and adjacent therapy/rehabilitation services for children with developmental needs.

Direct peers

• The Watson Institute: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit (Pittsburgh area) operating special education schools, therapy services, and adult programs for children and youth with disabilities. Closely matches Schreiber's therapy + education + life-skills continuum under one organizational umbrella.
• Children's Institute of Pittsburgh: Pediatric specialty hospital and rehabilitation provider offering outpatient PT/OT/speech, special education, and family support services in Western PA. Comparable continuum-of-care pediatric model delivering therapy alongside educational/day programming.

Regional players

• The Arc of Pennsylvania / The Arc of Lancaster County: State and county-level chapter serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, family support, and community services. Direct competitor for early intervention, family support, and inclusive recreation in the same Lancaster County footprint.

Emerging players

• Achievement Centers for Children: Nonprofit serving children with disabilities and developmental delays through pediatric therapy, education, and family support. Operates a similar integrated pediatric therapy + education model in Northeast Ohio and represents a directly analogous nonprofit continuum provider.

Others

• Variety – the Children's Charity: Nonprofit providing mobility equipment, therapy support, and inclusive programs for children with disabilities. Adjacent / enabling peer given its equipment-clearinghouse role and family support mission aligned with Schreiber's special-needs families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SchreiberPediatric
• Facebookfacebook.com/schreiberpediatric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schreiber-pediatric-rehab-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/schreiberforkids
• Xx.com/SchreiberCenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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