Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Bruce Harter Learning Pavilion, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: The Learning Pavilion
\nMailing Address: 3519 Easter Stanley Court
\nCity: Tallahassee
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 32308
\nMain Phone: 850-921-5437
\nMain Fax: N\/A
\nOrganization Website: http:\/\/www.thelearningpavilion.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-1553555
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3 (nonprofit)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Developmentally Disabled Support of Arts and STEM Programs
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Bruce Harter Learning Pavilion (BHLP), formerly Dick Howser Center for Childhood Services, is a renowned early childhood learning center in Tallahassee, Florida, serving over 240 children annually. With an inclusive, play-based curriculum for infants through pre-K (ages 6 weeks to 5 years), BHLP focuses on intervention strategies for children with developmental delays. Currently, 40% of students receive therapy services, and 46% come from ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), demonstrating our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n
Tallahassee is home to over 15,000 preschool-aged children, yet fewer than 15% of childcare facilities meet the standards of a true early learning center. Among these, BHLP is one of only two centers specializing in early intervention for children with developmental disabilities, with the other primarily serving severe cases. This distinction makes BHLP an indispensable resource for families seeking comprehensive developmental care. Our programs prepare children for kindergarten success and long-term growth, offering families a supportive network as they navigate disabilities. On-site therapeutic services\u2014including occupational, behavioral, speech, music, and physical therapies\u2014are tailored to each child’s needs, fostering confidence, independence, and essential life skills. <\/p>\n
Research confirms that hands-on, play-based learning enhances social, motor, language, and cognitive skills. BHLP\u2019s daily schedule balances learning and care, featuring warm-up activities, rotations through specialized rooms (Sensory, STEM, Art), group learning, meals, naps, and outdoor play. Our "plan-do-review" approach promotes stability, creativity, and consistent development.<\/p>\n
We are requesting $10,000 to improve our specialty rooms with additional STEM\/Art supplies and organizational equipment. These enhancements will elevate our project-based curriculum, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and developmental milestones for all students, including those with delays. By supporting BHLP, you contribute to a brighter, more inclusive future for children in our community.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $2,480,588<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Registration\/Tuition Fees – $1,665,602 – Committed; In Kind Professional Therapy Services (multiple) – $478,564 – Committed; Early Learning Coalition – $174,568 – Committed; Department of Health – $75,667 – Committed; Leon County CHSPG – $22,457 – Committed; United Way of the Big Beng – $67,800 – Potential; Goodwill Industries of the Big Bend – $6700 – Committed<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 07\/01\/2025 – 06\/30\/2026
\nGeographical Area Served: North Florida Big Bend Area: Counties of Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla
\nAge Group To Be Served: Ages 3 to 5 years<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Jamie
\nContact Last Name: Singleton
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 850-570-9514
\nContact Email: jsingleton@thelearningpavilion.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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