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.
"Tee Up for Tomorrow" Golf Tournament
Golf Hazeltine while supporting St. David's Center at our Inaugural Tee Up for Tomorrow Golf Tournament presented by the Minnesota Vikings and John Randle on Monday, July 15. Learn more.
Basic Needs Drive
This holiday season, St. David's Center will be hosting a
Basic Needs Drive
to support St. David's Center clients and their families.
Place items in the donation box in our lobby from December 3 to 7.
For many families, the holidays can be a difficult time to meet their basic needs or the needs of their families. Consider donating one or more of the following items to help relieve some of the stress this winter. Please keep in mind different ages, genders and ethnicities when selecting items.
- Grocery and discount store gift cards (Cub, Wal-mart, Target, etc.)
- Non-perishable foods
- Cleaning supplies
- Paper towels, toilet paper
Adolescents and Adults
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Shampoo, conditioner
- Soap
- Socks, shoes, underwear
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
- Winter boots, hats, mittens, jackets
Infants and Children
- Baby bathsoap
- Blankets
- Diapers
- Diaper wipes
- Formula (canned)
- Baby lotion
- Baby shampoo
- Socks, shoes, underwear
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste
- Wet wipes
- Winter boots, hats, mittens, jackets, snowpants
To donate other items or to make a donation outside our week-long Basic Needs Drive, please contact our Development Assistant at 952-548-8608 or giving@stdavidscenter.org.
Reference ongoing St. David's Center Wish Lists.
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