Expanding Horizons: UCP of Central Florida’s New Campus in Osceola County 

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Florida is creating a transformative new home for its Osceola campus in downtown Kissimmee.

This project will significantly expand access to high-quality, inclusive education and pediatric therapy services for children and those with disabilities and developmental delays, while serving predominantly low-income and Latinx families. 

The $30.3 million project will result in a newly constructed 37,689-square-foot facility located at Route 192 and Oak Street. Designed to foster an inclusive environment, the new campus will offer: 

• A K–5 inclusive charter school 
• An outpatient therapy clinic offering physical, occupational, and speech therapies 
• An early childhood education program for children from six weeks through Pre-K 
• Before- and after-school care as well as inclusive summer camps 

The facility will feature modern amenities including new classrooms, a cafeteria, two playgrounds, and dedicated therapy gyms, providing a vibrant and supportive space where children of all abilities can learn, grow, and thrive. 

This investment will allow UCP to increase its enrollment capacity from 330 to 430 students, addressing a critical shortage of inclusive education and therapy services in the region. The need for these services is particularly acute in Osceola County, where families face barriers to accessing high-quality, specialized care. By expanding its footprint, UCP of Central Florida is taking a major step toward closing those gaps and ensuring that more children can reach their full potential. 

The campus’s location in a designated low-income and medically underserved area further underscores the project’s significance. It is a beacon of opportunity for families who have historically been underserved by traditional educational and healthcare systems. With strong support from the Osceola County School Board, the City of Kissimmee, community members, and generous donors, the project has garnered widespread enthusiasm. 

The new campus replaces an aging, two-story facility with limited classrooms and therapy space, enabling UCP to expand its reach and quality of care. The custom-built, one-story building will add 11 new classrooms, two physical therapy gyms, and a full-service cafeteria to provide fresh meals onsite. The project also integrates energy-efficient design principles and sustainable building materials in alignment with community-focused development goals. 

Reinvestment Fund is proud to provide both a $12 million leverage source loan and $9 million of New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs) to support UCP of Central Florida as part of its broader commitment to helping communities thrive. Through NMTCs—a crucial federal tool that brings catalytic investment to under-resourced areas—Reinvestment Fund partners with organizations to create opportunity for underserved people and places. By leveraging capital, analytics, and deep expertise, Reinvestment Fund empowers mission-aligned initiatives like UCP’s to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities. 

“UCP of Central Florida’s new campus represents exactly the kind of transformative community investment that Reinvestment Fund is committed to advancing,” said Donna Leuchten Nuccio, Senior Director of Lending at Reinvestment Fund. “We are honored to help bring this inclusive, state-of-the-art facility to life, ensuring that more children, regardless of ability or income, can access the education and therapies they need to thrive.” 

Groundbreaking for the project took place in February 2025, marking a significant milestone in UCP’s expansion. Permitting is expected in Spring 2025, with construction anticipated to begin immediately after. The facility is expected to open in time for the 2026-2027 school year, delivering a new era of inclusive services and community impact in Central Florida.