Programs and Admissions

At DLC, our attitude gives every child the opportunity to say “Yes, I can!”

DLC Overview

• The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) provides year-round quality education, nursing care, and therapies to children of all abilities so that children and families have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.
• Children with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Spina Bifida, Fragile X Syndrome, cleft lip & palate, craniofacial disorders, Microcephaly, seizure disorders, g-tubes, apnea monitors, Congenital Heart Defects, HIE, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Autism, genetic disorders, and other special needs are welcome at DLC. Our services include childcare, preschool, VPK, PPEC, extended day programs, registered nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, early intervention, developmental screening, and low adult to child ratios for more one-on-one attention to individual goals for each child.
• DLC has provided childcare in Jacksonville, Florida since 1989. 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 Program

• DLC has maintained a “5 Star Rating” from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval for nearly 20 years.
• Our program is based upon the idea that children with special needs are children first and their potential is ours to discover.
• All Lead Teachers have a Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) and classroom staff are also required to obtain 10-20 hours annually of continuing education through classes, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other related early childhood events, including training in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), and Child Abuse/Neglect (CAN). Many classroom Teachers also have an Associates, Bachelors or Master's degree. The teachers strive to create a warm, fun-loving atmosphere for each child enrolled at DLC.
• All Staff are First Aid and CPR certified, Seizures and Epi-Pen administration trained, and have successfully passed a criminal background check.
• Onsite Nursing care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Early Intervention are available at our school (based upon Medicaid, Commercial insurance and/or Private Pay options) . We utilize the State approved curriculum, FunnyDafer, and integrate classroom learning with age-appropriate faith-based classroom activities and supplement with the TrueWay Kids Bible curriculum (described as 'Our goal is to teach them what it means to enjoy God's Word and how to apply it.')

Getting Started at DLC

• We Provide: Wipes, 2 snacks (for AM and PM), whole milk, and juice.
• You Provide: Breakfast, Lunch, Formula (specialized milk and water at intake), Diapers, Physical Form, Shot Records, written Prescriptions for Therapy (if applicable), $75 enrollment fee, extra clothes and if needed, any required medication.

Enrollment Checklist

• Completed Enrollment Packet
• Enrollment Fee $75
• Signed Contract for Tuition Agreement
• Shot Record/Physical Form from Pediatrician or Religious Exemption Form
• Therapy Scripts for any Therapy Services your child will need
• Doctor Orders for any medical procedures (daily oral medication, g-tube feeding, catheterization, etc.)
• Copy of Insurance Card (if applicable for therapy and nursing care)

Download application form in PDF format.

DLC Nurse & Learn
School/Child Care and Special Education Tuition Fees

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