The early childhood professionals of Northern Door Children’s Center are perfectly positioned to recognize that a child may be outside the area of typical development and may require the assistance of early intervention professionals. We provide information and support for families as they seek early remediation. Our unique infant/toddler looping program connects a small team of primary early childhood professionals to the same group of infants and they move on together through the first three years of life. The secure attachment built between the team and the children is essential to brain development and allows the children to thrive. This continuity over several years places the teaching team in the perfect position to recognize when a child is not reaching milestones within typical development period.

Our early childhood educators are specially trained to watch for developmental benchmarks and identify when a child is not meeting them. From a physical limitation to a cognitive delay, the professional staff of Northern Door Children’s Center identifies potential issues and connects parents to early intervention efforts. The early recognition of a potential delay or disability, followed by professional assessment and intervention typically makes the remediation effort far easier.

Further, we provide information and support for the child’s parents during the intervention process. In Northern Door County, we’re one big extended family. Our support and embrace of parents who are dealing with a newfound challenge goes far beyond the walls of our building.

The $3.6 million campaign began with Phase I and the construction of a $1.2 million addition. This work has already been completed thanks to a wonderfully generous lead donation of $1 million from a new friend of the Center. The $2.4 million Phase II includes dedicated space for speech therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to work with children who have disabilities. A dedicated library space will provide resources for parents and family members and a new multi-purpose room will be used to offer expanded educational opportunities to both better train our teachers and offer learning and support for families.

Your contribution will ensure that every child in Northern Door has an opportunity to thrive.