The Charles Webb Center began approximately 70 years ago in a church basement in downtown Charleston, SC. It was first known as the Charleston Chapter of the Crippled Children’s Society. At that time the center was geared toward providing educational services for the orthodpedically handicapped. In 1963, the center expanded its focus, with the affiliation of Easter Seals, to include other physical and mental disabilities (visual, speech, hearing, and mental retardation) and an array of other medical involvement. In 1992 the center disaffiliated from Easter Seals and began to serve children who were typically developing. In 1993 the Webb Center became a program of the Disabilities Board of Charleston County. In July 2004 due to financial issues, the Webb Center returned to a center that serves only children with disabilities or special needs.
Mission
The mission of Charles Webb is to aid in each child’s growth and development through an educational program, to develop each child’s sense of self-esteem, and to strengthen each child’s social, language and preschool skills.
The Webb Center focuses on the individual strengths of each child to maximize his or her learning in all areas of development.
Services
The WebbCenter serves special needs children from age 6 weeks to 10 years old who have developmental disabilities and special needs. The Center is licensed by the SC Child Care Licensing Services and the Department of Health and Environmental Control. We are also an Advocates for Better Day Care provider and therefore, accept the ABC Voucher.
WebbCenter offers a USDA guided meal and snacks daily, parent resources, experienced staff certified in Infant/Child CPR and first aid, ABC certified classroom teachers, a staff ratio of 1:5, collaboration with speech, occupational, physical therapists, early interventionists and service coordinators.
Curriculum
The curriculum is child centered and based on developmentally appropriate practices. It is individualized for each child addressing cognitive, social, physical, fine motor, and self- help skills.
Funding
Charles Webb receives funding from SCDDSN, the ABC programs, tuition and donations. Donations are essential to the success of the Charles Webb Center.
