Childcare

Developmental Learning Center (DLC) — formerly DLC Nurse & Learn

Verified · October 23, 2026

A faith-based, nonprofit special needs learning and childcare center in Jacksonville, serving children since 1989. DLC provides year-round childcare, preschool, VPK, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC), extended day, after-school and summer programs, with registered nursing care and physical, occupational and speech therapy on site, early intervention, and developmental screening. It welcomes children with diagnoses including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, autism, Fragile X, genetic disorders, developmental delays, seizure disorders, congenital heart defects, and children who use g-tubes, apnea monitors and catheters; a limited number of typically developing children also attend. Classrooms serve infants through age 5, with after-school and summer care up to age 22.

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Organization
Developmental Learning Center (DLC)
Address
4101-1 College Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Who qualifies
Children with special needs and medical complexities, from 6 weeks through age 5 for classrooms (including VPK for 4-year-olds), and children and youth up to age 22 for after-school and summer care; an inclusion center that also serves a limited number of typically developing children
Income limits
None stated for enrollment; DLC scholarships are based on an income verification and review
Documents needed
Completed enrollment packet; signed tuition contract; $80 enrollment fee; shot record/physical form from the pediatrician or a religious exemption form; therapy scripts for any therapy services; doctor orders for medical procedures (daily oral medication, g-tube feeding, catheterization, etc.); copy of insurance card if applicable for therapy and nursing care
How to apply
Call 904-387-0370 or email Enrollment@DLCJax.org to express interest and schedule a required tour; then intake and records review; enrollment is confirmed and a start date set once documents are complete and the $80 enrollment fee is submitted
Cost
Tuition (full time, weekly/monthly): 6 weeks–1 year $275/$1,100; 1 year $250/$1,000; 2 years $225/$900; 3 years $200/$800; 4–5 years $175/$700. VPK is free with an ELC voucher (wrap-around care is extra). $80 one-time enrollment fee, $50 annual supply fee, $25 one-time waiting list fee. PPEC accepts Medicaid, with rates dictated by Medicaid. A 20% sibling discount applies when two or more children are enrolled, and DLC medically complex and special needs students may apply for a scholarship for partial or full tuition assistance based on income verification.
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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