History

Partners In Learning was conceived in the spring of 1996 by a grassroots group of individuals that wanted to build a model center that would include typical as well as children with special needs, and implement services that would enrich the lives of children and their families.  Situated on the Catawba College campus, Partners In Learning serves as the Model Inclusive Center providing care to children six weeks through five years of age in Rowan County.  The Center is the only Five Star Licensed, Nationally Accredited Program in the county caring for more than 200 children six weeks through nine years each year.  Our organization serves children on-site at Partners In Learning, in child care centers throughout the community, as well as in the children’s homes.  Partners In Learning has established a priority to develop a comprehensive, community-based, family-centered system of care to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families. The system is a delicate web of family caregivers, community resources, providers, private payers and public programs.