{"id":201,"date":"2023-04-18T00:45:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T00:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/?page_id=201"},"modified":"2026-04-23T14:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:46:49","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1224px;margin-left: calc(-2% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:2%;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #31598a;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h1><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover,#accordian-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: var(--awb-color2) } #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); 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Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:32:41-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4805\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4805\" href=\"#collapse-1-4805\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What services do you provide?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4805\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4805\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">Blue Bird<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\"> Day provides a wide variety of therapies and services to support your child\u2019s growth, development, and learning. Each day, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">Blue Birds<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">therapeutic rotation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">including<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\"> Circle Time, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">DIR <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW15014471 BCX0\">Floortime<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">Nutrition and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">Feeding Therapy.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">ur therapeutic preschool and kindergarten progra<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">m <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15014471 BCX0\">runs from Monday to Friday, and children can enroll in half-day or full-day therapy programming.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW15014471 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4807 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is Blue Bird Day a daycare?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:33:18-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4807\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4807\" href=\"#collapse-1-4807\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Blue Bird Day a daycare?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4807\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4807\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day is designed to look and feel like a school, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\">we\u2019re<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW129680274 BCX0\">actually an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\"> intensive therapeutic program where all the \u201cteachers\u201d are therapists! We support children with developmental differences including <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW129680274 BCX0\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\"> (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\">Apraxia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129680274 BCX0\"> or speech disorders such as stuttering, feeding disorders and many other physical and cognitive developmental delays.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW129680274 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4809 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What services does my child need?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:33:53-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4809\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4809\" href=\"#collapse-1-4809\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What services does my child need?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4809\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4809\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">Each child is different, which is why we design a tailored treatment plan for each child. During the enrollment process, our therapists will meet with your child to better understand their strengths, struggles,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\"> and your family\u2019s goals. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">ur expert therapists will design a treatment plan <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">just for you. A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">s your child <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">grows their skills, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\">we&#8217;ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255115131 BCX0\"> update their treatment plan to continue to support their growth and development.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW255115131 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4812 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need a diagnosis?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:35:33-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4812\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4812\" href=\"#collapse-1-4812\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need a diagnosis?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4812\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4812\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">You do not need a formal diagnosis to enroll at Blue Bird Day, but we do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\"> need a script for services from your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">child&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\"> pediatrician <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">so we can bill insurance for our therapeutic services. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">hile <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">a diagnosis c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">ould<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\"> never sum up <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">wholly unique<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\"> child, it can be a useful tool to access more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW41193518 BCX0\">supports<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\"> and resources. If you are interested in diagnostic testing, we have a Clinical Psychologist on staff with over 20 years of experience that can hel<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41193518 BCX0\">p your family to better understand your child\u2019s strengths and struggles. You can learn more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/diagnostic-testing-and-assessment\/\">Diagnostic Testing and Assessment page<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4814 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where are you located?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:35:58-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4814\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4814\" href=\"#collapse-1-4814\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where are you located?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4814\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4814\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day has three branches<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\"> in Chicago\u2019s West Loop and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\">Northcenter <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\">neighborhoods <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\">and Wheaton, I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212224150 BCX0\">llinois.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212224150 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4816 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the enrollment process?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:38:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4816\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4816\" href=\"#collapse-1-4816\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the enrollment process?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4816\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4816\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW174434418 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174434418 BCX0\">We start with our families filling out the registration form, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174434418 BCX0\">then caregivers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174434418 BCX0\">come in for a tour at the location you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174434418 BCX0\">want your child to attend, then caregiver and child comes in for a playdate with one<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174434418 BCX0\"> of our social workers \/ developmental therapists (these are our teachers), and the last step is a group evaluation with your child\u2019s team.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174434418 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4818 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What age(s) do you support?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:39:37-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4818\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4818\" href=\"#collapse-1-4818\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What age(s) do you support?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4818\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4818\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day supports children from ages <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\">2-7 years old<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\">. We originally started Blue Bird as a preschool readiness program for children ageing out of Early Intervention therapies on their 3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW84721634 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"12\">rd<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\"> birthdays and it has grown to be a supportive bridge <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\">to prepare children for success in school. As your child progressed through our program, their therapy team will work with you to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\">identify<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW84721634 BCX0\">next-steps<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\"> to continue their growth and learning. Blue Bird graduates have gone on a variety of paths including traditional classrooms<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84721634 BCX0\"> with and without IEP, in classroom therapies and supports, therapeutic day schools, and more. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84721634 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4820 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if my child is too young or too old for Blue Bird Day?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:40:56-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4820\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4820\" href=\"#collapse-1-4820\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if my child is too young or too old for Blue Bird Day?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4820\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4820\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">We have a variety of programs to support your child at any age. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">Our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">ister<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\"> company, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW92624516 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/eyaslanding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW92624516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Eyas Landing<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">, provides therapies for children ages 0 and up at our West Loop, Chicago clinic, in-home, at-school, and virtually. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW92624516 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/merlindayacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW92624516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Merlin Day Academy<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">, our therapeutic day school<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\"> in Avondale, Chicago<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\">, supports children ages 6-14 with special<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92624516 BCX0\"> education and therapeutic supports.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92624516 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4822 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is Blue Bird Day sensory friendly?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:41:48-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4822\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4822\" href=\"#collapse-1-4822\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Blue Bird Day sensory friendly?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4822\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4822\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">Yes, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day has been designed from the ground up to support children\u2019s sensory needs and to help them build their regulation skills. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">All our staff are trained <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW83304963 BCX0\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\"> the Intentional Relationship Model and are passionate about supporting children with developmental differences. E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">ach clinic is equipped with<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">sensory <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW83304963 BCX0\">supports<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\"> throughout our treatment rooms including fidgets, brushes, noise cancelling headphones, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">children engage in sensory play throughout the day, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">we have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">sensory<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\"> retreat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\"> rooms<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">throughout our facilities. We also incorporate a lot of physical activity throughout the day to help children burn off energy and relax their minds and bodies for learning. <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW83304963 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/improve-childrens-executive-functioning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW83304963 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Physical activity has been shown to improve children\u2019s executive functioning<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83304963 BCX0\">and movement and play are key for a child\u2019s healthy development.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83304963 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4824 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) available?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:42:34-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4824\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4824\" href=\"#collapse-1-4824\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) available?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4824\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4824\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">Yes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is available at Blue Bird Day, and our expert team of therapists will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">incorporate ABA into your child\u2019s treatment plan based on their goals. There are a wide v<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">ariety of companies that only offer ABA treatment and schedule children for 30-<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW173187450 BCX0\">40 hours<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\"> of ABA per week. We prefer to take a more <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">holistic approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\"> that<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">incorporat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">es <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">best practices from Behavior Therapy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, and Nutrition and Feeding Therapy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">Speech Therapy to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\"> support your <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW173187450 BCX0\">child as a whole<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173187450 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW173187450 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4826 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is my child a good fit for Blue Bird Day?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:45:49-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4826\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4826\" href=\"#collapse-1-4826\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is my child a good fit for Blue Bird Day?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4826\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4826\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day\u2019s intensive therapeutic program is designed to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\"> support children with developmental delays and conditions such as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW140886356 BCX0\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\"> (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\">Apraxia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\"> or speech disorders such as stuttering, feeding disorders and many other conditions. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\">While our program is designed to look and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\"> feel like a preschool <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\">and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\"> kindergarten<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\">, it provides a higher level of care to help children build skills to support a transition to the least rest<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\">rictive environment possible.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140886356 BCX0\"> We specialize in treating children who need help navigating their sensory world and engaging in meaningful peer and social interactions. We do so with a unique curriculum that is personalized to each child and focuses on learning skills, pre-reading, numeracy, feeding and language skills. Children will experience rotations of occupational, speech, developmental, feeding, and physical therapy throughout the day. The goal of the program is to create a foundation for future success in school and social situations.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW140886356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4841 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What type of diagnoses do you treat?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:46:28-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4841\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4841\" href=\"#collapse-1-4841\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What type of diagnoses do you treat?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4841\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4841\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day has<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> a variety of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> therapeutic <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">supports that we tailor to meet your child\u2019s specific needs and goals. Our <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">programs that are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">designed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> for children diagnosed with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW26072659 BCX0\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> (ASD), Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">Apraxia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> or speech disorders such as stuttering, feeding disorders and many other physical and cognitive developmental delays.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> A diagnosis is not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> to enroll at Blue Bird Day, as our therapy experts can complete evaluations to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26072659 BCX0\"> what services would best support your child.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW26072659 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4843 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What professionals are on your staff?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:47:18-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4843\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4843\" href=\"#collapse-1-4843\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What professionals are on your staff?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4843\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4843\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day is proud of our highly trained, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">experienced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\"> and passionate staff members<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">Our collaborative team includes<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">evelopmental <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">herapists<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">, S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">ocial <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">orkers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">, Licensed Professional Counselors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">, O<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">ccupational<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\"> Therapists<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">peech<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">-Language Pathologists<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">Physical Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\"> a Clinical Psychologist, and Paraprofessionally Licensed Therapeutic Assistants.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW94833826 BCX0\">The majority of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\"> our therapeutic assistants are on a career path pursuing higher education to become therapists in similar fields.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94833826 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW94833826 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4845 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are your billing options?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:48:17-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4845\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4845\" href=\"#collapse-1-4845\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are your billing options?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4845\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4845\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\">Blue Bird Day <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\">bills clients\u2019 insurance for our therapeutic services. We currently <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\">accept<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\"> Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\">O, Aetna PPO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\">, and other out of network PPOs. During the enrollment process our billing team will run a comprehensive verification of benefits, so you would know all costs upfront before enrolling.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184737570 BCX0\"> Contact us at 312-243-8487 or on our contact page to further discuss these options.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184737570 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4847 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you accept Medicaid?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:48:48-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4847\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4847\" href=\"#collapse-1-4847\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you accept Medicaid?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4847\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4847\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\">We currently do not accept Medicaid plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\">s, but we have <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW40365334 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/community-partners-and-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW40365334 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">community partners and resources<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\"> that can help provide financial <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\">assistance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40365334 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW40365334 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4849 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer financial assistance?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:49:34-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4849\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4849\" href=\"#collapse-1-4849\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer financial assistance?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4849\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4849\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We offer interest-free payment plans that spread out the burden of your insurance plan\u2019s max out of pocket cost. Contact us to learn more about this complimentary service.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/community-partners-and-resources\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">community partners and resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that can help provide financial assistance and grants including the Chicago Autism Network and Autism Hero Project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4851 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do your programs run year round?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:50:11-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4851\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4851\" href=\"#collapse-1-4851\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do your programs run year round?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4851\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4851\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW10764376 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10764376 BCX0\">Yes, our program runs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW10764376 BCX0\">year round<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10764376 BCX0\">, with short professional development and holiday breaks throughout the year. We send a detailed calendar out to families with the exact dates so you can plan accordingly.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW10764376 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4853 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you offer additional therapies outside of rotations?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:50:51-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4853\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4853\" href=\"#collapse-1-4853\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer additional therapies outside of rotations?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4853\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4853\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187026831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187026831 BCX0\">Yes! Blue Bird Day offers <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW187026831 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/therapeutic-extended-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW187026831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187026831 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Extended Day<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187026831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187026831 BCX0\"> therapeutic services where treatment plans can be augmented to fit the individual needs and schedules of families. Additionally, we partner with Eyas Landing for in-home, school, and clinic visits. Feel free to contact us to arrange the best schedule and solution for you and your child.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW187026831 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4855 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What do these terms mean?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:52:00-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4855\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4855\" href=\"#collapse-1-4855\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What do these terms mean?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4855\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4855\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Lunchtime Enrichment:<\/strong> Lunchtime enrichment gives children the opportunity to socialize with peers, explore new foods, and improve independent feeding skills. Our staff are trained by our Feeding Therapist with the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) strategy to pediatric feeding that encourages participation in the entire mealtime routine. Oral motor planning and the exploration of new textures and tastes are encouraged to expanding the child\u2019s food inventory. Our nutritious and balanced catered meals can be gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>DIR\/Floortime:<\/strong> This approach was developed by Dr. Stanley Greenspan and is exactly what it sounds like! Children are met on their level to help foster strong relationships and interactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Applied Behavior Analysis:<\/strong> Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is focused on the behavior of the child and systematically intervening to improve social interactions and demonstrate responsibility of behaviors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Zoophonics:<\/strong> This kinesthetic approach is a common core standard that is a fun and effective way for children to learn the alphabet, spelling, and reading.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>TEACCH:<\/strong> A program that focuses on principles and strategies based on learning the characteristics of an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Teachers utilize this method in order to achieve learning goals with the children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Intentional Relationship Model:<\/strong> The Intentional Relationship Model (IRM) can be described as the therapeutic use of self as it pertains to Occupational Therapy. It is the science of building lasting and effective relationships with clients.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>PROMPT:<\/strong> PROMPT is a cutting edge and multidimensional tool for speech production disorders that incorporates tactile cues, such as touching parts of the face, jaw, and lips to learn how to produce language and sounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Unique Learning System:<\/strong> Unique Learning System is a comprehensive curriculum that spans kindergarten to 12th grade. It covers math, reading, science, and social studies. It is widely used across the Chicagoland area and has received recognition with several educational performance awards. It aligns with common core standards and is data driven by continual data collection and measurement of each child.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Sensory Integration:<\/strong> Sensory Integration is a theory that relates to how the nervous system receives messages from the senses. The theory focuses mainly on tactile, vestibular, and proprioceptive senses, which are the senses that make it possible for our bodies to be used effectively with the environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Handwriting Without Tears:<\/strong> Handwriting Without Tears is a multisensory handwriting instruction for all learning styles. It is most commonly used for children from kindergarten to 5th grade.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Biomechanical Model:<\/strong> The Biomechanical Model is a combination of assessments with accompanying therapeutic interventions. It is useful in teaching children the proper ways to use their bodies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4859 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does my child need to be potty trained?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-08-21T16:53:38-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4859\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4859\" href=\"#collapse-1-4859\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does my child need to be potty trained?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4859\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4859\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217496827 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217496827 BCX0\">No, your child does not have to be potty trained to attend Blue Bird Day. We will include that in your child\u2019s therapy goals and begin working on it when your child is developmentally ready!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217496827 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-5210 faqs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Having Trouble Accessing CentralReach?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/author\/admin\/\" title=\"Posts by Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#038; Kindergarten\" rel=\"author\">Blue Bird Day Therapeutic Preschool &#38; Kindergarten<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-05-02T22:28:35-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-5210\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-5210\" href=\"#collapse-1-5210\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Having Trouble Accessing CentralReach?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-5210\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-5210\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:102% !important;max-width:102% !important;margin-left: calc(-2% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>These videos can help: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S6DArYy6BiI\">CentralReach Login &amp; Password Reset Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/F_kYvW0EwLI\">CentralReach Intake Paperwork Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/R1jGNhzXiN8\">CentralReach Calendar, Notifications, and Billing Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"576\" title=\"ot-sensory-1\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5254\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27864%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20864%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27864%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ot-sensory-1.jpg 864w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Evidence-Based Therapeutic Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Program<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow:2px 5px 20px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.47%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.47%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.47%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.47%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><span class=\"fusion-column-anchor\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"750\">At Blue Bird Day, our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program is grounded in evidence-based practices that support meaningful growth for each child. This means every decision we make is guided by research-backed methods, professional clinical expertise, and most importantly \u2014 your child\u2019s unique strengths, needs, and family values.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1102\">We continuously stay up to date on the latest research in early childhood development and therapy, thoughtfully integrating proven therapeutic approaches into each child\u2019s individualized learning and therapy goals. Our evidence-based model allows children to build skills in a supportive school environment while making real, measurable progress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1161\">Some of the evidence-based approaches we use include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Sensory Integration<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">DIR\/Floortime<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Zoo-phonics<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Handwriting without Tears<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">TEACCH<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Therapy<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" 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width=\"864\" height=\"576\" title=\"speech-zoophonics\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5256\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27864%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20864%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27864%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/speech-zoophonics.jpg 864w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Therapeutic Support Integrated Into Every School Day<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:9.180599999999998px;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow:2px 5px 20px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:35px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.47%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.47%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.47%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.47%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><span class=\"fusion-column-anchor\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"636\">Blue Bird Day provides multidisciplinary therapy services delivered by highly trained therapists who collaborate throughout the school day. Our team partners closely with families to support children in building skills, confidence, and independence through individualized, evidence-based care.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"702\">Our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Speech Therapy<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Physical Therapy<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Social Work\/Counseling<\/li>\n<li>Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Feeding Therapy<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Nutrition Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:4vw;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:4vw;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow:2px 5px 20px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:35px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.94%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.94%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.94%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.94%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><span class=\"fusion-column-anchor\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/fusion-builder\/\/assets\/images\/masks\/mask-1.svg);--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"576\" title=\"sw1\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5262\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27864%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20864%20576%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27864%27%20height%3D%27576%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sw1.jpg 864w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;\"><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Individualized, Relationship-Based Therapeutic Support<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-column-inner-bg-wrapper fusion-column-liftup-border\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:9.180599999999998px;--awb-padding-right:2vw;--awb-padding-bottom:57.1806px;--awb-padding-left:2vw;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-inner-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-inner-bg-size:cover;--awb-inner-bg-box-shadow:2px 5px 20px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);;--awb-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-liftup-border-radius:6px 6px 6px 6px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:35px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.47%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.47%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.47%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.47%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg hover-type-liftup\"><span class=\"fusion-column-anchor\"><span class=\"fusion-column-inner-bg-image\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"643\">At Blue Bird Day, we believe every child is unique \u2014 and no diagnosis defines who they are or what they can achieve. Our relationship-based therapists take the time to truly know each child and family, building individualized goals that reflect strengths, needs, and meaningful priorities for everyday life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"885\">Through close collaboration with families and our multidisciplinary team, we design therapeutic programs that support long-term success at school, at home, and in the community \u2014 helping children grow with confidence, independence, and joy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"981\">Our therapeutic preschool and kindergarten programs are designed to support children with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2220\">Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2253\">Speech and Language Delays<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2307\">Sensory Processing Differences or Sensory Needs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2333\">Developmental Delay<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2381\">Attention &amp; Focus Challenges (e.g., ADHD)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2413\">Cerebral Palsy<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2413\">Down Syndrome<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2413\">Fine &amp; Gross Motor Delays<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2453\">Social-Emotional Regulation Needs<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2491\">Feeding &amp; Oral Motor Challenges<\/li>\n<li>Rare Genetic Disorders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:48px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1224px;margin-left: calc(-2% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #31598a;\">Meet Our Experienced Staff<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.9%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.9%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.9%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.9%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-4\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h4_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h4_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h4_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h4_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h4_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h4_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" title=\"Dr. Laura Mraz, OTD, OTR\/L\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20640%20960%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Laura-Headshot-Eyas-Site.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5976\"\/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h4 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Dr. Laura Mraz, OTD, OTR\/L<\/h4><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\">CEO and Founder of Blue Bird Day, Merlin Day Academy and Eyas Landing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.9%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.9%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.9%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.9%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-5\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h4_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h4_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h4_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h4_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h4_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h4_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Sarah Hirschman Regional Clinic Director\" title=\"Sarah Hirschman. OTR\/L\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-H-Web.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-H-Web.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-68\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20640%20960%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-H-Web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-H-Web-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-H-Web-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sarah-H-Web.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h4 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Sarah Hirschman. OTR\/L<\/h4><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\">Regional Clinic Director of Blue Bird Day, Merlin Day Academy and Eyas Landing<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.9%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.9%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.9%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.9%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-6\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h4_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h4_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h4_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h4_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h4_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h4_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Monal Patel, OTR\/L, Clinic Director of Blue Bird Day\" title=\"Monal Patel, OTR\/L\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monal-Web.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monal-Web.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-3576\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20640%20960%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monal-Web-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monal-Web-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monal-Web-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monal-Web.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h4 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Monal Patel, OTR\/L<\/h4><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\">Clinic Director Blue Bird Day West Loop<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.9%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.9%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.9%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.9%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-7\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h4_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h4_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h4_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h4_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h4_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h4_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Dr. Jennifer King, DPT, Clinic Director of Wheaton\" title=\"Dr. Jennifer King, PT, DPT\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-King.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-King.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-71\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20640%20960%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-King-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-King-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-King-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-King.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h4 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Dr. Jennifer King, PT, DPT<\/h4><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\">Clinic Director Blue Bird Day Wheaton<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.9%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.9%;--awb-width-medium:20%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.9%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.9%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-8\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h4_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h4_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h4_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h4_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h4_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h4_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h4_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" alt=\"Dr. Naila Ludwig, DPT, Clinic Director Blue Bird Day Northcenter\" title=\"Dr. Naila Ludwig, PT, DPT\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naila-Ludwig.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naila-Ludwig.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-357\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20640%20960%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27640%27%20height%3D%27960%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naila-Ludwig-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naila-Ludwig-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naila-Ludwig-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Naila-Ludwig.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h4 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Dr. Naila Ludwig, PT, DPT<\/h4><p class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-text\">Clinic Director Blue Bird Day Northcenter<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-background-color:#d2d967;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1224px;margin-left: calc(-2% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #67686a;\"><strong>Take a virtual tour of our <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #67686a;\"><strong>Northcenter, <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #67686a;\"><strong>West Loop, and Wheaton locations.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:0%;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 2%;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.94%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.94%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.94%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.94%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1 fusion-carousel-border\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-border-width:1px;--awb-border-color:#e9eaee;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our Northcenter Chicago location. There are three child-sized tables with blue chairs.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter1.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Blue Bird Day Northcenter lobby with two black chairs, children&#039;s toys to play with while you wait, and boards filled with notices on the wall.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter2.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our Northcenter Chicago location. Contains a rainbow lycra swing, a flexion disc swing for vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation, stepping stones, and a foam wedge. The floors are covered with blue padding for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter3.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Blue Bird Day Northcenter lobby with black chairs and couches and children&#039;s toys to play with while you wait.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter4.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our Northcenter Chicago location. Contains a platform swing, an exercise ball, a balance beam, a bolster swing, walking steps, and a foam wedge. The floors are covered with blue padding for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter5.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our Northcenter Chicago location. There&#039;s a child-sized table, a bookshelf filled with kids books, a cabinet filled with colorful plastic tubs, and rainbow paintings on the walls.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter6.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our Northcenter Chicago location. There are two child-sized tables with brightly colored cube chairs, a bookshelf filled with kids books, a cabinet filled with toys, and a white rocking chair.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter7.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Blue Bird Day Northcenter hallway filled with cubbies\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/northcenter8.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:0%;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 2%;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.94%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.94%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.94%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.94%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-2 fusion-carousel-border\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-border-width:1px;--awb-border-color:#e9eaee;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our West Loop Chicago location. Includes a therapeutic web tower swing hanging from the ceiling for sensory seekers that helps improve balance reactions and motor planning and provides calming vestibular input. On the floor is a child-sized green and red trampoline with a handle for balance and safety to provide stimulating proprioceptive input, help kids release energy, and promote motor skills. There is also large colorful blocks for creative and gross motor play, two round wooden climbing ladders, and a play house cube with two circular openings to climb and explore.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams3.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our West Loop Chicago location. There are two child-sized tables with chairs, a brightly colored rug, a bookshelf filled with kids books, and a wall filled with windows that has stickers of animals on them.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams1.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our West Loop Chicago location. Includes a therapeutic rainbow platform saucer swing for vestibular and proprioceptive input, a steam roller ramp (for sensory stimulation, heavy work, bilateral coordination and motor planning), a set of monkey bars for gross motor play, a set of climbing steps with a handrail for balance, crash pads and mats for safety and deep pressure input, a rolling tunnel, and a bosu balance ball. There is blue padding on the walls and floor for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20524%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams7.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic classroom with a big rainbow rug, tables and chairs for children, and a whiteboard. Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our West Loop Chicago location. There are three child-sized tables with chairs, a brightly colored rug, a whiteboard with markers, child-sized cube seats in many colors, a child sized couch, a puppet station, and a wall filled with windows.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams6.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our West Loop Chicago location. Hanging from the ceiling is a flexion disc swing and a flexion t-bar swing for balance, bilateral strength, and vestibular input. On the back wall is a rock climbing wall to build gross motor skills, crash mats underneath for safety, a round wooden climbing ladder with a slide, and a red and white balance beam. The walls and floors are covered with blue padding for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams4.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool and kindergarten lunchroom at our West Loop Chicago location. There are six child-sized tables with chairs throughout the room. On the right side are white cabinets.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20524%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams8.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our West Loop Chicago location. There are two child-sized tables with chairs, a brightly colored rug, a bookshelf filled with kids books, a child-sized couch, colorful block chairs, and a wall filled with windows that has stickers of animals on them.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27522%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20522%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27522%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams5.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our West Loop Chicago location. A rainbow acrobat swing is hanging from the ceiling and can help with vestibular input, body awareness, motor planning, and has increased pressure for a calming effect. On the ground are blue crash mats and pads for sensory input and safety, a ball pit, a blue tunnel for gross motor activities, and a blue square ball pit for calming proprioceptive and tactile input. The walls and floor are covered with blue padding for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20524%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27524%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/adams2.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:0%;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 2%;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.94%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.94%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.94%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.94%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-3 fusion-carousel-border\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"2500\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-columns=\"1\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"0\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:1;--awb-border-width:1px;--awb-border-color:#e9eaee;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our Wheaton Illinois location. There are several child-sized tables with chairs, a brightly colored rug, a bookshelf filled with kids books, and a wall full of windows looking outside.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-d.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our Wheaton Illinois location. Includes a therapeutic rainbow platform swing for vestibular and proprioceptive input, a set of climbing steps with a handrail for balance, crash pads and mats for safety and deep pressure input surrounding a large rainbow colored trampoline, a long blue tunnel, and a hopscotch game. There is blue padding on the walls and floor for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-a.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Blue Bird Day Wheaton&#039;s interactive sensory retreat room. Includes a large Marvelous Marble sensory panel of light up interactive marbles where as children turn the marbles they receive visual, tactile, and aural sensory input, and experience a calming sensation. Crash mats and pads cover the floor for deep pressure and sensory input. The walls are covered with blue padding for safety. There are calming sensory aurora lights on the ceiling.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-b.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Blue Bird Day Wheaton reading room, including a bookshelf along the wall filled with children&#039;s books, a puzzle rug with the alphabet on it, and chairs to sit on.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-c.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Hallway filled with lockers at our Wheaton, Illinois location.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-i.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"The lobby of our Blue Bird Day Wheaton location. Includes black couches and colorful waiting room toys.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-e.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Therapeutic preschool or kindergarten classroom from our Wheaton Illinois location. There are three child-sized tables with chairs, a brightly colored rug with color cube chairs on it, a bookshelf filled with kids books, and a sensory table.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-f.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Interactive Therapeutic Sensorimotor gym at our Wheaton Illinois location. Includes a steam roller ramp (for sensory stimulation, heavy work, bilateral coordination and motor planning), crash mats for safety and sensory input, a foam wedge for physical therapy activities. Handing from the ceiling is a raindrop swing (helping develop body awareness, motor planning, and spatial skills, as well as deep pressure for self-regulation), and a flexion disc swing for vestibular and proprioceptive stimulation. There is blue padding on the walls and floor for safety.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20783%20523%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27783%27%20height%3D%27523%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/wheaton-g.jpg 783w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-prev\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"awb-swiper-button awb-swiper-button-next\"><i class=\"awb-icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:5%;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-3d fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span \" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebirddayprogram.com\/facilities\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Learn More on our Facilities Page<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1224px;margin-left: calc(-2% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-2% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #26b8eb;\"><strong>Three Birds. One Mission.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0.98%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0.98%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0.98%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0.98%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0.98%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>Blue Bird Day is just one part of your child\u2019s journey! Our sister companies, Eyas Landing and Merlin Day Academy, work together to support your child as they grow. Eyas Landing provides multi-disciplinary therapeutic services for children and adolescents ages 0-21 \u2014 all under one roof at our state-of-the-art clinic, virtually through telehealth, at school or daycare, and at home. 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