St. David's Center for Child & Family Development

Our Mission is to build relationships that nurture the development of every child and family.

We remain steadfast in our commitment to building tomorrow's healthy and vibrant society in which every community member contributes to its success. As a result:

• Young children of all abilities will be well prepared for learning and life through access to developmentally informed, emotionally responsive early childhood education.
• Children with developmental needs will have improved outcomes as a result of early intervention and treatment.
• Children, adolescents, and adults with enduring special needs will thrive in their homes and communities through access to developmentally informed support services.
• Together with families, community partners and other stakeholders, St. David’s Center will build communities that support healthy relationships and development.

We are guided by six core beliefs:

• Individuality: all development unfolds along individual pathways
• Relationships: Nurturing relationships are fundamental for healthy development
• Partnerships: Evolving partnerships are essential to meet the changing needs of families
• Integration: Developmental success is enhanced through a thoughtfully integrated approach to services
• Inclusion: Inclusive environments, embracing individual differences, promote optimal development of all people
• Community: Investing our resources in human development will lead to a stronger community, both today and in the future.

St. David’s Center is an exceptional preschool, children’s mental health clinic and pediatric therapy clinic—all under one roof. We also provide day treatment programs for children with autism and mental health diagnoses on our Minnetonka campus. In addition, we offer a variety of programs throughout the Twin Cities metro area in community settings and in family homes.