Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center

About Us

Frankie Lemmon School and Developmental Center was the first preschool in Wake County specifically designed for children experiencing delays in development.

The school serves children who may have developmental delays, language impairments, learning disabilities or mental retardation.
Children enrolled are 3-6 years old.
School hours are 8:30-2:30, following the Wake County Public School traditional school year calendar.
Transportation is provided by Wake County Schools.

About Our Program

An individualized education plan is developed for each child with assistance from the parents, and parent involvement is encouraged.
The curriculum places special emphasis on communication skills and personal independence. All faculty members utilize sign language or other augmentative communication systems as needed, in conjunction with verbal language.
Teachers have B-K certification.
Specialized therapies are provided if a child’s education plan specifies the need.
Children without special needs are included in the classrooms and in activities on a regular basis as part of the Enrichment Program.

Facts About Us

Wake County Schools contracts with Frankie Lemmon School using state funds to provide a special education setting less complex than a large school environment. The contract places the school in the category of a public school and no tuition is charged.

Frankie Lemmon School is a non-profit community organization. It meets standards as set by the NC Department of Public Instruction, is licensed by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and is an approved contract agency of the Wake County Public Schools.

Community Involvement

Frankie Lemmon School serves as a placement for college and university students preparing for careers that focus on children and families. Volunteers from the community are an important part of the daily classroom support.

Additionally, a significant percentage of funding for Frankie Lemmon School comes from community individual and corporate contributions and fund-raising events.

To learn more about the Ed Shook Golf Classic and the Triangle Wine Experience and other events, or to volunteer in support of the fund-raising activities, please call the Frankie Lemmon Foundation office at 919-845-8880.

For classroom volunteer opportunities, call the school office at 919-821-7436.

To download a pdf copy (acrobat reader required) of our brochure, click here (1.8 MB).

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