OUR HISTORY
The Learning Center of North Arkansas (Formerly The Carroll County Learning Center) was incorporated in 1974 by a group of concerned individuals and business owners in Carroll County who knew the need for quality services for persons with disabilities was needed and after forming the non-profit, began operation in the basement of the local Methodist Church. What began with just a few students and two staff persons has now grown to over 120 employees and services to more than 350 individuals. Most recently in 2015 the Board of Directors approved a name change, The Learning Center of North Arkansas, to reflect the growth of the agency. The Learning Center is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals, birth to adults, with developmental disabilities in Carroll, Madison, Newton, Boone and Marion Counties. The Board of Directors is a mix of community leaders and parents or family members of persons with disabilities. These individuals serve without compensation yet provide leadership, dedication and a passion for the success of the Learning Center and its mission. The Learning Center of North Arkansas continually meets the stringent requirements of the licensing entities of the Department of Education, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Child Care Licensing.
The Learning Center of North Arkansas currently operates in five counties with seven different locations with the primary office being at 705 W. College in Berryville. The Berryville campus houses the Early Intervention, Preschool and Adult programs, while the Green Forest Campus has the Preschool program. Most recently a new childcare facility has been opened at Holiday Island to better serve the residents of Western Carroll County.
The Center also is owner of West View Apartments in Berryville for senior citizens and persons with disabilities and East View Apartments in Green Forest, a 26 unit multi-family housing complex. More information about these programs can be obtained by phoning (870) 423-3000 or (870) 438-5619.
The Learning Center of North Arkansas provides a wide range of service options for individuals and their families including a twelve vehicle transportation system which provides for home pickup and delivery to the Center, medical appointments, recreation and community outings, Therapy Programs, Food Service Program which provides free and reduced lunches to each individual attending our programs and education services provided by certified, trained staff members.
The Learning Center of North Arkansas continues to grow in all areas, including a multi-million-dollar budget which is allowing the Center to meet its financial obligations. Yearly, our agency is audited and in compliance with all of the State of Arkansas licensing agencies.