Be Part of the Change
In 2020, KenCrest launched the SWIFT Support Program, an innovative early childhood behavioral intervention designed to help children with challenging behaviors remain successfully enrolled in preschools and early learning centers. This program delivers behavioral support for children at risk of preschool expulsion, ensuring they thrive in inclusive classrooms.
KenCrest’s SWIFT Support Specialists work directly with early childhood educators to identify root causes of behavioral challenges and implement positive behavior strategies that benefit both the child and the classroom. Through hands-on coaching, collaboration, and modeling, instructors help teachers build confidence and create inclusive, supportive learning environments.
Together, families, teachers, and KenCrest specialists strengthen social-emotional development, reduce behavioral stress, and promote long-term success — in the classroom and beyond.
Why SWIFT?
A recent Philadelphia survey revealed that 37% of child care programs suspended or expelled a child under age five — highlighting the urgent need for early childhood behavioral support and inclusive preschool education.
Nationally, preschoolers are expelled or suspended at three times the rate of school-aged children. Even more alarming, children with disabilities represent only 13% of preschool enrollment but account for 75% of all expulsions and suspensions.
These statistics underscore why programs like KenCrest’s SWIFT Support are essential — equipping teachers and families with positive behavior strategies, trauma-informed care, and inclusive classroom practices to keep every child learning, growing, and included.
The SWIFT Mission
At KenCrest, we are dedicated to ending preschool suspensions and expulsions for children under age five in early learning centers. Through our SWIFT Support Program, we combine trauma-informed care with positive behavior support strategies to create inclusive preschool environments where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
The SWIFT Difference
- 176 referrals and growing
- Over 80% of children supported through SWIFT remained in their early learning centers
- Over 90% of educators reported greater workplace satisfaction after participating in SWIFT
These results show the true impact of KenCrest’s SWIFT Support Program — helping young learners stay in inclusive, supportive classrooms and equipping educators to create positive, thriving early education environments.
What Do We Do?
- Collaborates with teachers and center directors to create individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans that foster inclusive classrooms and strengthen social-emotional development.
- Connects educators and families with community resources to enhance behavioral support at school and home, promoting long-term success for every child.
- Provides ongoing coaching and guidance to help children stay enrolled, reduce challenging behaviors, and thrive in early learning environments.
Bringing SWIFT To You
This training is available nationwide for educators, caregivers, and professionals who work with children of all ages.
12 Month SWIFT Support Certification Program
Live coaching & self-paced virtual modules
2026 Cohorts (30 seats each)
- Spring: April 1 start
- Summer: July 1 start
- Fall: Sept. 1 start
$2,500 per seat
($999 with code: SWIFT2025)
Fully Funded Pilot 2025-26 in Philadelphia:
Selected centers will receive:
- Up to 8 hours per referral of on-site support + one complimentary seat in the Certification Program.
Space is limited — don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your team’s capacity for inclusive early learning.
Contact Us Today!
Follow these easy steps to request assistance from the SWIFT Support Team:
- Complete the quick and easy Referral Form, including parent signature.
- Email form to swiftsupport@kencrest.org.
- Anticipate a KenCrest Child Care SWIFT Support Team member to contact you within 48 hours. We will be ready to collaborate with and support the teachers in the classroom to work together in developing positive behavior support strategies so the child will be successful.
