The school grew to include 22 students in 1983. Children attending the school came from all socio-economic backgrounds ranging from 3 years to 12 years of age. The city's first Early Intervention Program serving infants and toddlers was added in May of 1983.

After growing to 39 students in 1986, the school expanded to 50 students in 1990. This was a result of United Way funding that enabled the use of an annex in the Old Town Civic Center. This was used until 1994. During this time meals for the children were transported from the main building on Shattalon Drive.

As a result of a successful Capital Campaign in the early 1990's, The Special Children's School now serves 124 children between the ages of birth to 5 years of age. Our special needs children are surrounded by 40 typically developing children. As a result, children with and without disabilities are playing and learning side by side. They are cared for by a highly specialized staff of teachers, family support staff, nurses, and therapists in a 22,000 square foot building. Although the school serves twice as many children than six years ago, a waiting list remains.