For Immediate Release
Easterseals Florida Celebrates Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Playground at the Future School for Limitless Learning in Valrico
Valrico, Florida, February 7, 2024
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For Immediate Release:
Hillsborough County, FL (February 7, 2024) - Community leaders and local officials joined together on February 6 to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Easterseals School for Limitless Learning in Valrico, representing a transformative step forward in providing specialized early education for neurodiverse children in the Tampa Bay community.
Sue Ventura, Easterseals Florida President and CEO, said, “Our curriculum, our teaching staff, our playground that we’re celebrating today, our indoor sensory room, everything at the Easterseals School for Limitless Learning is being put together with the needs of young children who are on the autism spectrum or who are neurodiverse and their families in mind. We look forward to opening up to the community and advancing Easterseals’ mission of equity, inclusion, and access in the Bloomingdale area.”
The Easterseals School for Limitless Learning, set to open its doors in time for the 2024/25 school year, will address the increasing demand for tailored early education programs for children with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, and dyslexia in Hillsborough County. The school's play-based curriculum and inclusive approach will cater to young children from infancy to second grade, aiming to help them reach developmental milestones through hands-on activities in a private school setting at the new campus in Valrico’s BayCare HealthHub.
One of the key features of the future campus will be its new playground, made possible through the generous sponsorship of The Spurlino Foundation. This state-of-the-art playground will provide a safe and engaging space for children to explore and play. The school will also feature an indoor sensory room, supported by The Francis & Gertrude Levett Foundation, which will further enhance the learning environment for students with neurodiverse conditions.
The Easterseals School for Limitless Learning will offer two specialized programs: a lower elementary program (preschool to second grade) and an early childhood program (infant to three years). Both programs will be based on the renowned DIRFloortime® model developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan, a proven play-based approach to support children with autism.
Families interested in securing a spot for their children at the Easterseals School for Limitless Learning are encouraged to join the waitlist by contacting the school via email at LimitlessLearning@fl.easterseals.com, calling 813-236-5589, or visiting https://www.easterseals.com/florida/programs-and-services/children--families/school-for-limitless-learning.html.
"We are immensely grateful for the continued support of The Spurlino Foundation, whose generous sponsorship will allow us to bring this new playground to life," said Angela Beers, Easterseals Florida Senior Director of Development. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Beers at 813-469-5621 or abeers@fl.easterseals.com.
The Easterseals School for Limitless Learning is poised to become a beacon of hope in the Bloomingdale area, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with neurodiverse conditions, and shaping a brighter future for the Tampa Bay community.
ABOUT EASTERSEALS:
Founded in 1919, Easterseals is leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities by enriching education, enhancing health, expanding employment, and elevating community. In its role as America’s largest nonprofit healthcare organization, Easterseals provides essential services and on-the-ground support to more than 1.5 million individuals and families each year through its national network of affiliates in communities nationwide. Learn more about Easterseals' local programs and services: https://www.easterseals.com/florida/
