Highlights
Where Everybody Belongs
At St. David's Center, inclusion is not a practice or an educational strategy, it is a value. Learn how preschool children, like Jonathan, benefit when they have opportunities to play and learn side-by-side with children of all abilities. Watch video.
Play for All
St. David's Center opened the first toddler playground in Minnesota combining inclusive and natural play elements in September 2010. Learn more.
Importance of Early Intervention
Learn how preschool children with developmental challenges, like Joey and Drew, make gains faster thanks to intensive, targeted intervention early in life. Watch video.
Give Smart
St. David's Center proudly meets all of the Charity Review Council's Accountability Standards for non-profits. Charities that meet all standards are granted the use of the Council's "Meets Standards" seal which gives donors indication of a charity's commitment to accountable and ethical practices. Learn more.
What is St. David's Center?
With a 50-year history, St. David's Center has grown and changed based on community need. Learn more about the organization today and our goals for the future in this video overview. 
Finding a Toy for Your Child with Special Needs
St. David's Center partnered with Creative Kidstuff to train their staff and develop a website to help you find the right toy for your child with special needs, develop their skills and show you the best way to play. Check it out.
Watch the WCCO-TV and FOX 9 News stories.
Events & Trainings
Community Education Series
St. David's Center hosts quarterly lectures for parents and professionals on a variety of topics related to child and family development. Check back often for future presentation dates.
Upcoming Lecture:
Understanding your Child's Developing Brain
Thursday, May 10
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn more about CES events and register online.
2012 St. David's Center Make Them Shine Gala
A beautiful day transitioned into a gorgeous evening at our 2012 Make Them Shine Gala on Saturday, March 10 at International Market Square. Governor Mark Dayton formally welcomed nearly 500 guests who later learned more about the importance of early intervention from Dr. Megan Gunnar and a video on our Autism Day Treatment program. The event grossed nearly $289,000 for St. David's Center. See the recap.
6th Annual Fall Festival: Get Out and Grow!
Our 6th Annual St. David's Center Fall Festival: Get Out and Grow! presented by The Mosaic Company provided opportunities for more than 1,000 children and families to get outside and grow their minds and bodies -- from yoga to rock climbing, birdfeeders to fish prints, bugs to horses. The October 1, 2011 event raised more than $20,000 for St. David's Center. See the recap.
SAVE THE DATE:
7th Annual Fall Festival: Get Out and Grow!
Saturday, October 6
More details coming soon!
For a full list of St. David's Center trainings and events, please see our calendar.
Questions about our events? Contact our Special Events Coordinator at (952) 548-8627 or events@stdavidscenter.org.
St. David's Center for Child & Family Development | 3395 Plymouth Road Minnetonka, MN 55305 | (952) 939-0396
Serving Minneapolis and the Greater Twin Cities Metro