Early Learners

Hills & Dales, established in 1973 is a nonprofit, human services organization, providing services to individuals with mental and physical disabilities. It provides brain injury care and rehabilitation services, including programs for improving physical movements and communication skills, and also offers variety of recreational activities. The center provides health welfare and safety services for individuals. It provides support and assistance for individuals in developing various skills. The center also provides nursing and postsurgical services, including gastrostomy tube placements and spinal rod insertions. It also assists individuals with hearing and visual impairments and those suffering from cerebral palsy, respiratory ailments, spasticity and seizures. The center also provides specialized treatment and therapies. Additionally, it has a life training center that assists in use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, beds, walkers and dietary utensils. Its consultants include physical therapists, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapy assistants, dietitians and orthotists. The center also offers waiver programs, such as respite services and support for communities.

Building Meaningful Lives We believe that parents are the experts on their children. Our job is to supplement their care while the children are here with us. Open communication between parents and employees helps to develop and implement consistent expectations for the children. Since we are also individuals that are growing and changing, we welcome any comments and appreciate any suggestions that would improve the care we give. Through the development of a preschool, childcare, and before and after school programming, all children and adolescents (0-18 years old), and those with and without disabilities, have the opportunity to learn and play in the same inclusive environment, therefore benefiting both groups. No other childcare facility within Dubuque offers these opportunities. The programs and services at the Childcare & Preschool Center are currently supporting 94 infants and children, and will become self-sustaining with the potential capacity of 117 children and adolescents. The Hills & Dales Childcare Center possesses a Level Four on the Quality Rating System. The QRS was developed to raise the quality of child care in Iowa, to increase the number of children in high-quality child care settings, and to educate parents about quality child care. By participating in QRS, Hills & Dales demonstrates a desire to improve the quality of care and education the children receive. The Childcare Center is located in the Hills & Dales Community Center behind Kennedy Mall on Stoneman Road. The Childcare Center is proud to announce their recent QRS rating of a level 4.