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The Frankie Lemmon Foundation,
a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established
for the sole purpose of supporting the Frankie
Lemmon School and Developmental Center. Through
fundraising and “friend-raising” events,
the Foundation provides much needed assistance –
ensuring the availability of therapeutic, specialized
education for children, ages 3 to 6, who have developmental
delays, language impairments, learning disabilities
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"I can’t thank you
enough… When my daughter
was first diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth,
I held her in my arms suffocating in thoughts of
self-pity. I thought of all the opportunities that
would pass her by; all the challenges that she would
struggle to overcome; all the simplicities of life
that she would have to struggle to have. The Frankie
Lemmon School was an answer to our prayers and a
blessing to our family. We thank you all for your
efforts to sustain this special school. You have
exceeded my expectations for opportunities and acceptance
for my daughter."
- Mother
of child with Down Syndrome
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As the first preschool in Wake County for children with
special needs, the Frankie Lemmon School has fulfilled
the special education needs in the area for over 30 years. The school’s
highly trained teaching staff provides children with an individualized,
educational experience that ultimately leads to achieving personal
development and independence.
The school is a
nonprofit, tuition-free, developmental center. Children
are enrolled at the school through a partnership between
the Frankie Lemmon School and Wake County’s Public
School’s Preschool Services. All teachers have
certification through the state of North Carolina.
On average, it costs $21,000 to provide
necessary educational and therapeutic services for the
children at the Frankie Lemmon School. As a Wake County
Public School resource, approximately 40 percent of
the cost of school services is paid via state funding
for developmental day centers. The remainder (over
$11,000 per child/per year) is funded through special
events and donations from individuals and corporations.
To learn more about opportunities
to support and assist the Frankie Lemmon School, call
(919) 845.8880
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