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Autism-Friendly Daycare & Childcare in Jacksonville, Florida

Finding childcare that will actually keep your autistic child safe, included, and learning — not just tolerated — is one of the hardest logistical problems many parents face. Jacksonville has a small but meaningful set of options, from inclusive preschools that welcome children of all abilities to specialized centers with nursing support, onsite therapies, and low adult-to-child ratios. Waitlists are real and spots are limited, so it is worth starting your search early. This page lists programs we verified serve children with autism and developmental or medical needs.

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Hope Haven — Discovery School

Inclusive preschool / early learning

Inclusive preschool for children ages 3 to 5 that welcomes all abilities, with speech, occupational, and ABA therapy available on campus and a longer 236-day calendar. Hope Haven also offers early-intervention autism evaluations for children as young as 16 months.

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Developmental Learning Center (DLC)

Specialized childcare / early learning

Specialized childcare and early learning for children with special needs and medical complexities from 6 weeks through age 22, with nursing support, onsite PT/OT/speech therapies, VPK, and low adult-to-child ratios. Equipped for medically complex children.

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Growing Together Behavioral Center

Autism-focused preschool / behavioral center

Offers tailored preschool and elementary programs for children with autism focused on language, academics, and social skills, alongside behavioral services. Contact directly to confirm current openings and ages served.

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