Children's Developmental Center

What Children's Developmental Center does

Children's Developmental Center (CDC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID #91-0876634) founded in 1977 in Richland, Washington, that provides early intervention and pediatric therapeutic services to children from birth through age 18 across Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties. Its core program is the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), a multidisciplinary offering for children birth to 3 years with developmental delays, bundling Family Resources Coordination, Special Instruction, Motor Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and a Hospital-to-Home service for NICU graduates. A second program line, Pediatric Pelvic Health, serves children ages 2–18 with incontinence-related diagnoses using surface EMG biofeedback equipment with a gamified video interface (butterfly, spaceship, scuba diver, hot air balloon animations) that enables non-invasive assessment of pelvic floor muscle function. The organization previously operated an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program from 2017–2025, which was discontinued due to financial unsustainability and anticipated federal funding reductions.

CDC employs approximately 50 licensed and certified professionals (educators, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, family resources coordinators, and behavior therapists) and delivers more than 96% of its services in natural learning environments — children's homes, daycares, parks, and libraries — rather than in clinic settings. Revenue is generated through a hybrid nonprofit model combining insurance billing for clinical services, foundation and corporate grants (ranging from $500 to $50,000 per award), individual and business donations, and a diversified annual fundraising event portfolio anchored by the Wine Fete gala ($260,000+ raised in February 2026), Summer Cuisine, Toast brunch, Christmas In July races, and community events. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with representation from local businesses (H2C, State Farm, Terra Blanca Winery, American Pacific Mortgage, Basin Gold, OSC Global, Hanford Mission Integration Solutions, Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Mustang Signs) and maintains strategic referral partnerships with Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Educational Service District 123, Seattle Children's, and Spokane Ear Nose and Throat. In 2025, CDC was recognized as a "Best Places to Work" honoree by the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business for the second consecutive year.

Name

Children's Developmental Center

Legal name

Children's Developmental Center

Website

https://childrensdevelopmentalcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Children's Developmental Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early intervention organization in Richland, Washington, providing therapeutic services including speech-language pathology, motor therapy, and pediatric pelvic health to children from birth to age 18 across Benton and Franklin counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Developmental Screening & Assessment (0–5) (EDACAFAA)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Developmental therapy services
• Speech language pathology
• Pediatric pelvic health

Headquarters

HQ city

Richland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations, business donations, and planned giving programs. Tax-deductible 501(c)(3) organization with Tax ID #91-0876634.
2. Grants: Foundation and corporate grants ranging from $500 to $50,000. Grants received from Greater Health Now ($50,000), Rite Aid Healthy Futures ($10,000), Edward Jones ($2,500), 3 Rivers Community Foundation ($3,000), Terra Blanca Winery ($3,580), New York Life ($6,678), Bechtel ($5,000).
3. Insurance Billing: Services covered through insurance billing. The organization manages insurance billing processes and maintains contract billing and collection schedules.
4. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from ticket sales, donations, and sponsorships at events including Wine Fête (raised $260,000+ in 2026), Summer Cuisine (raised $60,000+ in 2025), and other community events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Children's Developmental Center is a nonprofit early intervention services organization providing therapeutic and developmental support for children. Its two operational programs are the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program serving children birth to age 3 with developmental delays, and the Pediatric Pelvic Health program for children ages 2-18 with incontinence-related conditions. Services are delivered in natural learning environments (homes, daycares, community settings) by licensed and certified professionals.

Product overview

Children's Developmental Center is a nonprofit early intervention services organization offering a coordinated suite of therapeutic and support services for children with developmental needs. The core offerings center on the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program — the primary platform serving children from birth to age 3 — which bundles Family Resources Coordination, Special Instruction, Motor Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Hospital-to-Home components. A second major service line is the Pediatric Pelvic Health program for children ages 2-18 with incontinence-related diagnoses. The organization previously offered an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program (discontinued). Ancillary offerings include Play Group sessions and the Child Behavior Management Workshop. Services are delivered in natural environments (homes, daycares, community settings) by licensed and certified professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Comprehensive early intervention program serving infants from birth to 3 years old with developmental delays, providing services in natural learning environments including homes, daycares, and community settings. Bundles Family Resources Coordination, Special Instruction, Motor Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Hospital-to-Home services.
• Pediatric Pelvic Health Specialized physical therapy program for children and teenagers ages 2-18 addressing incontinence-related dysfunctions, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, bowel/bladder challenges, and pelvic or abdominal pain. Uses surface EMG biofeedback with video game-based therapy interface. Requires a doctor's referral.
• Family Resources Coordination Initial point of contact service for families entering the ESIT program, handling intakes, conducting ASQ screenings, guiding families through difficult times, and coordinating ongoing assistance including the Hospital-to-Home program.
• Motor Therapy Occupational and physical therapy services addressing gross motor skills, fine motor skills, adaptive/self-help skills, and sensory integration for children from birth to age 3.
• Speech-Language Pathology Speech-language pathology services providing stimulation for receptive/expressive language, articulation, oral-motor function, swallowing, auditory processing, and assistance for Hard of Hearing and Deaf children.
• Hospital-to-Home Transition support program for babies aged birth to 12 months transitioning home from hospital stays, coordinated in partnership with Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Educational Service District 123.
• Special Instruction One-on-one developmental support delivered by specialists working with children on cognitive, social-emotional, and adaptive developmental needs, including behavioral-social services for children with challenging behaviors.
• Child Behavior Management Workshop 6-week workshop session held twice yearly in English and Spanish to help families identify difficult behaviors and increase positive behaviors in children, provided in partnership with The Incredible Years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of development happens within first three years of life
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, primary and core.

• Pacific Edge Enterprise Technology ServicessecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2026Sponsor of Cool Desert Kids Cup 2026 event. Major sponsor along with West Coast Screen Printing, Mr. Squeaky Clean Cleaning Service, and Limitless Heating and Cooling.
• Spectrum StudiossecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 June 2026Sponsored and designed medals for Cool Desert Kids Cup electric car races for kids ages 3-6.
• BechtelprimaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 February 2026Wine Fête 2026 presenting sponsor. Major annual fundraising event raising over $260,000 for the Children's Developmental Center programs and services.
• Tee TimesecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 October 2025Collaboration with Tee Time in Kennewick for Halloween themed Trick or Tee Time fundraiser.
• Pacific Pasta and GrillsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Donated volunteer dinner for Trunk or Treat 2025 event which had over 600 attendees.
• U.S. Chef Store RichlandsecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Donated for volunteer dinner for Trunk or Treat 2025 event.
• Olive Garden KennewicksecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2025Donated for volunteer dinner for Trunk or Treat 2025 event.
• Tri-City Regional ChambersecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 July 2025Hosted Chamber's Business After Hours networking event to inform community about services and program needs.
• Terra Blanca Winery and EstatesprimaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Annual host of Summer Cuisine fundraiser. Donates proceeds from tasting fees during Washington Wine Month. Major sponsor of Wine Fête and community events. Located in Benton City, WA.
• Kadlec Regional Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital-to-Home program collaboration where Kadlec Regional Medical Center teams up with Educational Service District 123 and the Children's Developmental Center to ease transitions for families in the NICU. Family Resources Coordinators work with hospital staff to support positive social-emotional, developmental, and medical outcomes for babies transitioning home.
• Educational Service District 123coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Hospital-to-Home program. ESD 123 teams with Kadlec Regional Medical Center and Children's Developmental Center to coordinate early intervention services for NICU babies transitioning home.
• Seattle Children'ssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Seattle Children's hospital to coordinate speech-language pathology services for children.
• Spokane Ear Nose and ThroatsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Spokane ENT to coordinate speech-language pathology services for children.
• The Incredible YearssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming partnership for Child Behavior Management Workshop. The Incredible Years curriculum is used alongside CDC's expertise to deliver 6-week workshop sessions in English and Spanish to help families identify difficult behaviors and increase positive behaviors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nemours Children's Health: Large pediatric health system offering specialty therapy and developmental services for children. Comparable therapy offerings (PT/OT/SLP) but at much greater scale and as part of an integrated health system.
• Easter Seals: National nonprofit network providing pediatric therapy, early intervention, and disability services across many states. A larger incumbent operating in the same developmental services category with overlapping OT, PT, and speech offerings.
• Kennedy Krieger Institute: Major pediatric rehabilitation and developmental medicine institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins, providing PT/OT/SLP and developmental therapy. A broader incumbent with similar specialty therapies for children with developmental disorders.
• Mary Bridge Children's: Regional pediatric health system with therapy and developmental services for children. Provides overlapping specialty pediatric therapy within a broader hospital network.

Direct peers

• Wonderland Child & Family Services: Early intervention and family support nonprofit serving infants and toddlers with developmental delays. Closely aligned with CDC's ESIT program and Family Resources Coordination model.
• Pediatric Therapy Network: Nonprofit pediatric therapy provider offering PT, OT, and speech services for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Directly comparable to CDC's multi-disciplinary early intervention model and family-centered delivery approach.
• Innovative Services NW: Pacific Northwest nonprofit providing early intervention, pediatric therapy, and family support services in natural environments. Closely comparable to CDC's ESIT program and home/community-based delivery model.
• Treehouse Pediatric Therapy: Independent pediatric therapy clinic offering OT, PT, and speech-language pathology for children. Comparable in scale and service mix to CDC's motor and speech therapy offerings.
• Communication Works: Specialized speech-language pathology practice serving pediatric clients with articulation, language, and auditory processing needs. Directly comparable to CDC's speech-language pathology service line.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Specialized pediatric therapy provider for autism and neurodevelopmental conditions, combining ABA, OT, speech, and developmental care. Overlaps with CDC's former ABA program and current developmental therapy services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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