St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services

St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services St. David’s is an exceptional preschool, children’s mental health clinic, day treatment clinic, and pediatric therapy clinic—all under one roof. Since 1961, St.

David's Center has been providing: Early Childhood Education/Preschool to children of all abilities, outpatient pediatric therapies (speech & OT), mental health services, autism day treatment and supportive services, early intervention/treatment, & supportive services for individuals with lifelong disabilities.

Thank you to the members of the Minnesota State Senate Capital Investment Committee for visiting St. David’s today and l...
10/29/2025

Thank you to the members of the Minnesota State Senate Capital Investment Committee for visiting St. David’s today and learning more about our plans for 1130 Nicollet Mall.

Your consideration of our bonding request helps make possible the environments where children and families can truly thrive. Research shows that for every $1 invested in early intervention and family support, society saves up to $18 in future costs—from education and healthcare to workforce participation and community wellbeing.

Together, we can build a stronger future for Minnesota’s children, and for us all.

St. David’s is proud to be part of the People of Color Career Fair today in downtown Minneapolis. We’re hiring across mu...
10/28/2025

St. David’s is proud to be part of the People of Color Career Fair today in downtown Minneapolis. We’re hiring across multiple programs and celebrating the diverse talent that strengthens our mission to support children, families, and communities.

This week, we had the honor of celebrating three lives of service, leaders whose vision, expertise, and heart have shape...
10/17/2025

This week, we had the honor of celebrating three lives of service, leaders whose vision, expertise, and heart have shaped St. David’s for 25 years. 💙

✨ Jane Perry, Chief Clinical Officer

✨ Lisa Curtis, VP of Community-Based Disability Services

✨ Paula Frisk, VP of Parent-Child Services

For a quarter century, Jane, Lisa, and Paula have led with compassion, integrity, and a deep belief in every child and family we serve. Their dedication has built programs that respond directly to community need, strengthened communities, and inspired staff, clients, and friends of St. David’s alike.

Please join us in thanking them for 25 years of extraordinary service — and for the countless lives they’ve touched along the way.

¡Fiesta Latina at St. David’s!  Last week, our Nicollet Center was filled with fun, dancing, and community as children, ...
10/08/2025

¡Fiesta Latina at St. David’s!

Last week, our Nicollet Center was filled with fun, dancing, and community as children, families, and staff came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and our new Latino Responsive program. We had dancing, games, and a vibrant Parade of Nations with our incredible students and families. Not only that, but we enjoyed homemade flan, taqueños, and la torte de piña venezolana for treats, alongside a vibrant Parade of Nations. It was a beautiful reminder of the vibrant cultures and authentic, loving connections that make St. David’s such a special place to be.

Through a St. David’s internship, Alyx discovered the power of listening deeply, honoring differences, and walking along...
10/03/2025

Through a St. David’s internship, Alyx discovered the power of listening deeply, honoring differences, and walking alongside families as they navigate complex systems. Their reflections remind us that the heart of this work is not just about the care that happens in the clinic—it’s about true connection, sincere equity, and building a world where every child and family is honored, and supported to flourish. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/intern-spotlight-alyx-dierks-st-davids-mn-9gcrc/

10/02/2025

Two weeks, two festivals, one big St. David’s family! From llamas and baby goats to pumpkin bowling and spin art, our Minneapolis and Minnetonka Get Out and Grow Fall Festivals brought the joy of the season to life.

Families shared laughs over falafel from Holy Land at HQ in Minneapolis, and pizza from Station Pizza under the changing leaves in Minnetonka. WE couldn’t have done it without our generous sponsors, or without our amazing St.David’s crew!

Thank you to everyone who came out—your presence reminded us how nature (and community) welcomes us all.

St David’s was honored to host the Minnesota Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists at the Nicollet Center this p...
09/30/2025

St David’s was honored to host the Minnesota Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists at the Nicollet Center this past week. They welcomed Meredith Gunlicks-Stoessel to present compelling research about the mental health of rural youth in Minnesota. She was followed by an engaging conversation with Senator Matt Klein, MD, who spoke openly about the policies and funding that's needed to improve mental health care access. Megan Weber, our Executive Director downtown, provided our guests with a tour and discussed our plans for expanding services to more children and families in the Twin Cities. This is what it looks like to build partnerships that strengthen and expand our collective impact!

🍂 Get Out and Grow is almost here! 🍂Join us Saturday, September 27, from 10 AM–1 PM at our beautiful 10-acre Minnetonka ...
09/25/2025

🍂 Get Out and Grow is almost here! 🍂

Join us Saturday, September 27, from 10 AM–1 PM at our beautiful 10-acre Minnetonka campus, nestled alongside Minnehaha Creek! This is your family’s chance to connect with nature and explore activities for every age and ability. That means: Spin art, pumpkin bowling, therapy llamas and dogs to greet, not to mention a plant-your-own pot station and special guests The Minnesota Zoo, and Bruce the Bug Guy!

💚 And a special thanks to our sponsor, Children's Minnesota Partners in Pediatrics, for going the extra mile to help make this event possible! Their commitment to personalized, family-centered care mirrors our own—supporting kids’ development and walking alongside families through every stage of childhood.

Together, we celebrate the strength of relationships and the thriving futures they create… especially outdoors!

We’re also collecting diaper donations for our programs—bring a pack and soak up the joy of a morning outdoors with family, friends, and neighbors.

📍🗓️🎈 All of us at St. David’s Center and Children’s Minnesota’s Partners in Pediatrics hope to see you there!

When St. David’s Kate Rickord and CEO Julie Sjordal recognized an opportunity to improve the ways kids and caregivers co...
09/24/2025

When St. David’s Kate Rickord and CEO Julie Sjordal recognized an opportunity to improve the ways kids and caregivers connect in the foster care system, they stepped forward. And in 2023, with St. David’s support, Kate brought the national Quality Parenting Initiative to Minnesota for the first time, helping improve the lives of children across the state. Last week, she was honored with the Heroes for Children Award from the Children’s Law Center of Minnesota.

Congratulations, Kate! And on behalf of Minnesota’s children: thank you.

🍂 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🍂 This fall, Get Out and Grow! returns—bringing hundreds of children, families, and neighbors toget...
09/15/2025

🍂 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🍂

This fall, Get Out and Grow! returns—bringing hundreds of children, families, and neighbors together to connect and play outdoors. These two FREE, inclusive, nature-centered celebrations are coming your way! We need volunteers to help with set-up, running activities and more. See link for volunteer shifts and more details.

https://forms.office.com/r/JMPwytQC1J

Event locations and hours are:
MINNEAPOLIS
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | ⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Nicollet Mall at St. David’s Nicollet Center

MINNETONKA
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 St. David’s Minnetonka Center

Expect up-close encounters with animals, music, art, sensory-friendly activities, and so much more. All ages and abilities welcome—this is a space where everyone belongs.

Thank you to State Rep. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley for visiting St. David’s Minnetonka Center today to learn about our work...
09/12/2025

Thank you to State Rep. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley for visiting St. David’s Minnetonka Center today to learn about our work, our partnership with Osseo School District to provide mental health services, and our vision to expand access to developmental and therapeutic services for young children and families through our new downtown Minneapolis campus. We're grateful for your commitment to children's mental health, Rep. Hiltsley!

Address

3395 Plymouth Road
Minnetonka, MN
55305

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+19529390396

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Nurturing Families. Building Partnerships. Strengthening Communities.

Since 1961, St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development (St. David’s Center) has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of children and their families in the Twin Cities metro area. Originally founded as a preschool, today St. David’s Center has evolved into a leading nonprofit multiservice organization in the state, serving nearly 4,000 children, young adults, and families annually, with a particular focus on at-risk populations. In addition to our high-quality early childhood education program that we have provided for nearly 55 years, we now also provide a comprehensive continuum of services focused on addressing children’s mental health, child abuse and neglect, and physical, mental, emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. Additionally, as a proven leader in the state, we provide workforce development opportunities and support 40 interns annually out of our commitment to advance the broader field of children and family services. Our mission is building relationships that nurture the development of every child and family.