St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services

11/19/2025

Give to the Max Day is tomorrow, and our community needs you. Your gift (of any size) will be matched by the McVay Foundation up to $10,000 so we can reach more children, support more families, and meet more needs that can’t be ignored. We literally can’t do this work without you. Join us tomorrow and help ensure that every dollar goes twice as far.

11/17/2025

A huge thank you goes out to the McVay Foundation today, for offering an incredible $10,000 match this Give to the Max Day.

Today, we have more than 2,100 families on our waitlists. Between now and midnight on November 20, every gift will go twice as far for children waiting to get into early intervention programs. Your donation this week will directly affect how quickly St. David’s can say “yes” to our waiting families.

Donate today: https://www.stdavidsmn.org/support/donate

11/13/2025

Leading up to Give to the Max Day on November 20th, we’re highlighting some of the stories of support our families have shared with us — and we’d love to hear from you!

Why are you passionate about supporting St. David's?
🏫 Is it because your child had an incredible preschool experience?
🤗 Because someone in your family got the support they needed at a crucial moment?
🌳 Because you believe every adult deserves to live with dignity and every child deserves a real chance to grow?

Please take a screenshot of one of the “I support St. David’s because…” graphics, add your story and share it on your own socials with our donate link (stdavidsmn.org/donate).

Invite your friends and family to join you, help us meet our Give to the Max Day goal — and most importantly, help more children and families in our community!

11/10/2025

When it comes to picking a preschool, parents today are under a lot of pressure to pick the “right” program. It’s easy to get dazzled by glossy facilities, add-ons, and early academics. But decades of research, and what we see every day at St. David’s ECE program, prove that the real markers of quality are relationships, regulation, play, and inclusion. Here’s a quick, research-aligned guide you can bring on your tour. https://www.stdavidsmn.org/what-look-when-choosing-preschool

11/06/2025

Our own Matt McNiff was a guest on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota yesterday to share some tips on ways to get outside and play even as the days get colder. Cozy up with some cocoa and check it out.

It can be easy for families to hunker down inside during the winter months, but we could all use some fresh air. Matt McNiff from the St. David’s Center for Development has ideas for getting your family outside.

11/03/2025

Things got pretty spooooooooky in our Latino Responsive Program this Halloween when teachers and students donned their costumes for a special Trunk or Treat event. Those smiling faces and warm embraces show just how connected these kiddos and caregivers truly are. And all those treats certainly made for an extra-sweet school day!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.