Autism-Friendly Daycare & Preschool in Chicago, Illinois
Inclusive daycares and preschools welcome autistic children with supports like visual schedules, quieter rooms, extra staff, and experience collaborating with a child's therapy team. When touring, ask how the program handles transitions and meltdowns, whether therapists can visit on site, and what a typical day looks like for a child who needs more support.
10 providers offer autism-friendly daycare & preschool in Chicago, Illinois.
How to compare autism-friendly daycare & preschool in Chicago
Compare staffing, inclusion supports, communication, transitions, fees and enrolment availability. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.
- What staff ratios, inclusion experience and individualized supports are available?
- How are communication, sensory needs, toileting, meals and transitions supported?
- Can outside clinicians collaborate with the program, and how are families kept informed?
- What are the age limits, hours, fees, subsidies and current enrolment timeline?
Providers
- Chicago Occupational Therapy
- CST Academy - Pediatric Therapy & Autism Care
- Chicago ABA Therapy
- Lumiere Children's Therapy
- CST Academy - Pediatric Therapy & Autism Care
- Chicago Speech Therapy
- CST Academy - Pediatric Therapy & Autism Care
- EB Pediatric Resources
- Chicago Therapeutic Children's Academy
- PlayWorks Therapy Inc.
Other autism services in Chicago
- Speech Therapy in Chicago (33)
- Autism Assessment in Chicago (28)
- ABA Therapy in Chicago (27)
- Child Psychologists in Chicago (11)
- Occupational Therapy in Chicago (10)
- Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Chicago (9)
- Developmental Pediatricians in Chicago (8)
- Social Skills Groups in Chicago (7)
All autism services in Chicago
Funding & support programs in Illinois
- IDEA Part C — Early Intervention (EI) — Federal-state early-intervention services for eligible children from birth through age two with developmental delays or…
- ABLE Accounts (529A Savings) — State-administered, tax-advantaged savings accounts for eligible individuals with disabilities, with plan-specific fees…
- Easterseals — Find Local Autism Support — National Easterseals directory for families seeking a local affiliate that may offer autism support, including early…
- TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration (ACD) — TRICARE coverage pathway for clinically necessary and appropriate ABA services for qualifying family members diagnosed…