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Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) provides year-round high-quality education, nursing care, and therapies to children of all abilities so that children and families have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.
Results: The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) provides childcare services, preschool, VPK, early intervention, PPEC, extended day programs, nursing care, onsite therapy services (physical, occupational and speech), developmental screening, summer care and low adult to child ratios for small group attention to individual goals for each child. We have classrooms for infants 6 weeks - 5-year-olds, including VPK for 4-year-olds. We also have after school programs and summer care for children up to 22 years of age. DLC serves children with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Spina Bifida, Treacher Collins Syndrome, developmental delays, Microcephaly, Autism, genetic disorders, seizure disorders, Congenital Heart Defects, HIE, g-tubes, catheters, apnea monitors and other special needs & medical complexities - are welcome at the Developmental Learning Center. DLC is also an inclusion center and serves a limited number of typical developing children.
Target demographics: Medically Complex and Special Needs Children
Direct beneficiaries per year: Developmental Learning Center
Geographic areas served: Northeast Florida
Programs: Learning Center, PPEC, VPK, Preschool, faith-based center, onsite therapies and nursing care.