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"My family has been welcomed into the WDC family and given the best non-judgmental support that anyone could ask for."

-WDC PARENT

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Wonderland Developmental Center

North City Elementary School Building

Wonderland Developmental Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit early intervention agency for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. We are the only birth-to-three center in our area, and we serve families from throughout north King and south Snohomish counties. We provide:

  • Developmental assessment, testing, and evaluation
  • Occupational and speech therapy, mental health services, and special education
  • Parent support and resources
  • Play & Learn groups open to children of all abilities

Wonderland History

Founded in 1969 by GFWC Choshi Junior Women's Club, Wonderland Developmental Center’s genesis was a way for young children with developmental disabilities to receive early intervention; at that time, there were few such intervention programs. The program continued to grow over the next few years through a partnership between the Club and many committed parents.  

Administrative Staff

  • Roger Kjos, Interim Executive Director
  • Michelle Stiller, Program Director
  • Jennifer Blume, Development Director
  • Brandy Elliott, Administrative Coordinator
  • Michelle Savadago, Billing Clerk

Program Staff

  • Francesca Gemeroy, Family Resources Coordinator/Play & Learn Groups facilitator
  • Carley Kromann, Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Rachel LaGrange, Occupational Therapist
  • Jane Lindsay, Special Educator
  • Kris Marion, Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Julie Nagel, Social Worker/Infant Mental Health Specialist
  • Mary Kay Snedden, Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Delphine Veith, Family Resources Coordinator
  • Saundra Whittemore, Family Resources Coordinator
  • Jane Witmer, Occupational Therapist

Families Served

  • 100 to 110 families served each month.
  • To qualify for services, children must have a 25% or greater delay in one of the five developmental skill areas: fine and gross motor, cognitive, receptive and expressive language, adaptive (feeding, dressing, self-care), and social/emotional.
  • More than 25% of the children we serve catch up developmentally and use no further special education by kindergarten.
  • Wonderland’s services are available to any family, regardless of ability to pay. Learn more about getting started with Wonderland.

Funding

  • King and Snohomish Counties, Cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Shoreline - 29%
  • Edmonds, Northshore, Seattle and Shoreline School Districts - 34%
  • Grants - 8%
  • United Way - 5%
  • Insurance - 11%
  • Individual, business and corporate giving - 13%

How you can help

We rely on community support, and sincerely appreciate donations of any size! To make a monetary donation or fund something from our wish list below, please click here or phone us at (206)364-3777. If you're interested in donating an actual item, please call us to arrange pickup or dropoff. Thank you!