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Little Horizons Special Needs Education

About Little Horizons

A small place built around every child.

Little Horizons is a special needs education center where each child's strengths lead the way, and every family is part of the team.

A teacher and a child drawing together at a table
A little girl holding up a picture book

Individual plans for every child

A teacher and a young child learning together

Patient specialists

Our story

How a small idea became a place for every child.

Little Horizons began when local families and educators came together to imagine a learning center where every child could be understood and supported.

The first classroom welcomed a small group of children and their families. Their questions and ideas helped shape the thoughtful, individualized approach we still use.

Today, educators and therapists work alongside families to build on each child's strengths and make learning feel possible, one step at a time.

Emily Carter Founder & Center Director

What we believe

  • Strengths first

    We begin with what your child can do, then build from there.

  • Individual plans

    Goals are set around one child, never a standard syllabus.

  • Partnership with families

    You know your child best, so you are part of every decision.

Our history

A few moments along the road.

Every center has a handful of moments that changed its direction. Here are the ones that shaped Little Horizons.

  1. 2016

    Family listening begins

    Local families helped shape the center's first learning plans.

  2. 2017

    Our first classroom

    A welcoming space opened for small-group learning and play.

  3. 2019

    Individual plans take shape

    The team introduced goals built around each child's needs and strengths.

  4. 2021

    A growing support team

    Therapists and educators began planning together with families.

  5. 2024

    Stronger school partnerships

    Families and teachers found new ways to keep support consistent.

Our team

The people who work with your child.

Our educators, therapists, and family support staff work together with parents to create practical, child-centered plans.

Emily Carter

Center Director

Emily Carter

Emily Carter brings families and educators together around each child's goals. She guides a team approach built on listening, steady progress, and practical support.

Every child deserves to be met with patience, curiosity, and a plan that fits who they are.

The wider team

Showing 6 team members

  • Sarah Mitchell

    Sarah Mitchell

    Speech-Language Pathologist

    Sarah helps children build communication skills for everyday life.

  • James Bennett

    James Bennett

    Occupational Therapist

    James supports coordination, movement, and sensory needs through purposeful activities.

  • Olivia Brooks

    Olivia Brooks

    Special Education Teacher

    Olivia creates individualized learning experiences that build on each student's strengths.

  • Ethan Parker

    Ethan Parker

    Learning Support Teacher

    Ethan adapts classroom learning so students can take part with confidence.

  • Grace Wilson

    Grace Wilson

    Family Support Specialist

    Grace helps families connect with resources and stay involved in each child's plan.

  • Noah Thompson

    Noah Thompson

    Classroom Aide

    Noah supports classroom routines and encourages children as they learn and play.

Visit us

Come and meet us

Come for a quiet visit, a friendly chat and answers to all your questions, at a pace that suits your family.

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