ABA therapy in daycare settings
Progress and playtime aren't a contradiction
Bluebell ABA brings expert therapy to your child’s daycare, helping them grow during the activities they already love—circle time, snack, outdoor play, and everything in between.
What daycare ABA therapy looks like
Who benefits from daycare-based ABA
Children ages 2-6 with autism who:
- Are already enrolled in a daycare program
- Need support with communication, social skills, or behavior
- Would benefit from therapy in their natural daily environment
- Have families looking for convenient, integrated services
Skills we help nurture together
Communication
Requesting needs, answering questions, following directions, starting conversations, and expressing feelings clearly.
Social skills
Playing with peers, sharing, taking turns, reading social cues, making friends, and handling conflict appropriately.
Daily living skills
Using utensils, washing hands, cleaning up, following routines, managing transitions independently.
Behavior regulation
Calming strategies, expressing frustration appropriately, waiting patiently, handling disappointment, and following classroom rules.
School readiness
Sitting for group activities, participating in circle time, following multi-step directions, and completing tasks with increasing independence.
Why Bluebell's daycare ABA is different
- We become part of your child's world – We don't just drop in—we integrate ourselves into your child's daycare environment, building warm relationships with teachers, caregivers, and your child.
- Space to be themselves – We're here to help your child be the best version of themselves, never trying to fit them into any neurotypical boxes. Therapy supports who they are.
- Roots for the future – Our strategic therapy sessions give your child the real-life skills they need to flourish in kindergarten and beyond.
- No waitlist – Most families start therapy within days, not months. When you're ready to begin, we're ready to help your child thrive.
What families are saying about Bluebell's daycare ABA therapy
Insurance coverage for weekend ABA
Most major insurance plans cover ABA therapy on weekends, just like they cover weekday sessions.
We work with insurance providers across North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio, including Medicaid. Weekend therapy is typically covered the same as therapy provided during the week.
We verify your coverage, handle authorizations, and manage all the paperwork so you can focus on your child.
Common questions about daycare ABA
Does the daycare need to approve this?
Yes, we coordinate with your child's daycare center to schedule therapy sessions and ensure our therapist can work with your child during the day.
How many hours per week?
Depends on your child's treatment plan and insurance authorization. Typical plans range from 10 to 25 hours weekly.
Will this disrupt my child's routine?
No. Therapy happens during activities your child is already doing—play, snack, circle time, outdoor time.
What if my child changes daycares?
Our therapy can move with your child to their new daycare setting.
Do you work with all daycares?
We work with most daycare centers across North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
How is this different from in-home therapy?
Daycare-based therapy allows your child to practice skills with peers in a group setting, which is especially valuable for social and communication goals.
Will the daycare staff be involved?
Yes. We train daycare staff on your child's goals and strategies so they can support progress throughout the day.
Does insurance cover this?
Most major insurance plans cover ABA therapy provided at daycare just like other settings.
Growth and joy go hand in hand
With Bluebell ABA daycare therapy, your child gets both.
