For over 65 years, PARC Children’s Services has led the industry in Early Experiences Informed Care. From our inception in 1953 PARC has always recognized the critical importance of meaningful and loving one-on-one interactions with the children we serve. PARC Children’s Services is renowned for three distinct EEIC programs: Discovery Learning Center (DLC) Preschool; Family Focus Early Intervention Services, and Respite Caregiver Relief Services. Delivered by our highly trained team of Early Experiences Informed childcare and intervention professionals, PARC Children’s Services is Pinellas County’s hub of expertise for early learning opportunities, family support, individualized therapies, and school readiness education.
Learn more about each of our programs below.
1953
Founded
EEIC Children’s Services Departments
Discovery Learning Center
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Christina McIntosh
DLC Director
(727) 341-6913
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Family Focus
(727) 345-9111 ext. 6407
Respite
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Whitney Stout
Respite Program Manager
(727) 345-9111 ext. 6272
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Nancy Freeman
Lampert's Therapy Administrator
(727) 541-5304
Children's Home Society Partner
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
Emily Chavie
Clinical Program Supervisor
(727) 221-3449
Dedicated as the CARMELA MANFREY CENTER
Paul Manfrey, a longtime friend, donor, and former Board Chair and his family wanted their mother’s memory to live on in the children’s programs at PARC. She had a profound effect on the many lives she touched.
