about wonderland
Wonderland Developmental Center (WDC) is a nonprofit early-intervention agency for infants and toddlers who have special needs, and their families. Our services are offered wherever children live, learn and play, so that our supports are meaningful to each family. We are the only birth-to-three center in our area, and we serve families from throughout north King and south Snohomish counties.
Wonderland History
Founded in 1969 by GFWC Choshi Junior Woman's Club , Wonderland Developmental Center’s genesis was a way for three young children with developmental disabilities to receive early intervention; at that time, such intervention programs did not exist. The program continued to grow over the next few years through a partnership between the Club and many committed parents.
 
Wonderland Staff: Melissa Bickford, Carol Bull, Lee Campbell, Terry Clark, Francesca Gemeroy, Gita Linauts, Kris Marion, Michelle Miller, Emily Mooney, Carrie Morris, Julie Nagel, Mary Kay Snedden, Trish Toole (not pictured), Meghan Trigg, Jane Witmer.
Families Served
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Between 80-85 families served each month. |
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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. |
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About 35% of the children we serve catch up developmentally and need no further special education by kindergarten. |
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Wonderland’s services are available to any family, regardless of ability to pay.
Learn more about getting started with Wonderland. |
Funding
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Federal, County & City government contracts (30%) |
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School District contracts (20%) |
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Private and Corporate giving (12%) |
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Special Events (12%) |
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Insurance (8%) |
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Individual giving (5%) |
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Other/Miscellaneous (1%) |
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