Jacksonville, FL

DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER INC

EIN 92-0376681

Education & Youth Development Special Needs & Inclusive Education Children & youth People with disabilities

Mission

The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) provides year‑round high‑quality education, nursing care, and therapies to children of all abilities so that children and families have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER INC

The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) is a faith‑based, donor‑facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Jacksonville, Florida, that provides specialized early education, nursing care, and onsite therapy for children with medical complexities and developmental disabilities. DLC serves children from infancy through young adulthood (birth to age 22), offering preschool/VPK, extended‑day programs, PPEC, full‑time nursing, and physical, occupational, speech and vision therapies integrated into daily classroom activities. The organization has an established community presence (operating since 1989), maintains state childcare and PPEC licenses, hosts an endowment with the Florida United Methodist Foundation, and publishes an annual impact report documenting recent program outcomes and partnerships.

Notable achievements

Longstanding local service

Founded in 1989, DLC has provided continuous specialized education and medically informed childcare for more than three decades, serving Northeast Florida families who require nursing and therapy services alongside classroom instruction.

2024–2025 documented impact

DLC's 2024–2025 annual impact report documents 72 children served; 89% of students accomplished or showed improvement on set goals; over $47,000 awarded in scholarships; 244 individual goals set; 89,000+ educational classroom hours and 922 therapeutic hours delivered during the reporting year.

Program and financial sustainability tools

DLC has established scholarship funds (including the Amy Buggle Scholarship Fund) and an endowment relationship with the Florida United Methodist Foundation to support tuition assistance and long‑term sustainability.

At a glance

Total assets: $575K
Annual revenue: $1.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 92-0376681
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: dlcjax.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified donor‑facing nonprofit with EIN 92‑0376681 and listed as an active Florida not‑for‑profit corporation; maintains DCF and PPEC licenses for childcare and specialized programs.

Profiled on nonprofit data platforms and local giving networks (GuideStar/Candid, ProPublica/Nonprofit Explorer, local United Way/partner listings) and actively publishes annual reports and newsletters for transparency.

Recognized and supported by local funders and partners, including community foundations and health system partners, and regularly receives grants, scholarships, and in‑kind support to fund therapy, tuition assistance, and program operations.

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