Schweitzer Learning Center has launched a kindergarten through fourth-grade program for students with special needs, a staff member said during a brief public announcement.

"We're really happy to launch our kindergarten through fourth grade special needs program here at Schweitzer Learning Center," Speaker 1, a staff member, said.

The program combines educational therapy with academic instruction, the staff member said, marking "the first time in over 15 years" the center has offered programming aimed at elementary-age students. "They do such a phenomenal job of helping to educate our children," another staff member said, adding that the center supports up to 14 school districts.

Speaker 2, a staff member who described the classroom as "gorgeous," said the room is designed to be a nurturing environment where students can explore sensory experiences such as smelling basil. The speaker said staff will "explore what supports and services are necessary for that child to continue to grow." Speaker 1 described the classroom model as combining educational therapy with a child's academic goals.

Speakers noted the program expands Schweitzers service offerings to elementary students and framed the launch as aligned with local support for education. "Education has always been an area where we have supported in the city of Torrance," Speaker 5, a community member, said, adding that broadening the service center to include elementary grades "makes me feel very good" and called Schweitzer "one of the gems in our city." A community member encouraged residents to visit the center.

There were no formal votes or motions recorded during the announcement. Funding sources, enrollment caps, staff-to-student ratios and an official start date were not specified in the remarks.