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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. 


Autism Day Treatment Program
The Autism Day Treatment (ADT) program at St. David's Center is for children ages 18 months to five years, who have a medical diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Our ADT program is the only day treatment program in the West metro that uses a mental health approach and leverages an interdisciplinary team of child therapists including a:
- Licensed psychologist/mental health professional
- Mental health practitioner
- Music therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Speech/language therapist
This intensive program takes an integrated approach to treating challenges associated with ASD – including difficulties with social interaction, communication, sensory processing and self-regulation - and creates a tailored plan to meet each child's individual needs.
The ADT program at St. David's Center then provides an opportunity for children on the autism spectrum to transfer to a supportive and inclusive preschool in the same building – resulting in children that function well inside and outside of the classroom.
We recognize that the entire family is affected by autism; therefore, we value communication and collaboration with parents and caregivers of every child in the program. Support groups and workshops also are available.
Payment/Funding
- Many major insurances, Medical Assistance/TEFRA, PMAPs and private pay .
- Medica customers may qualify for our autism support services.
Learn More
For more information, download a brochure or attend one of our upcoming informational meetings.
To learn more, please contact our Central Office of Resources and Enrollment (CORE) at 952-548-8700 or coreinfo@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

