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Dream Big May 12, 2025
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A Word From
Cristina Cordeiro
Dream Big was founded on the belief that children with autism and other abilities should not be isolated or confined to clinical settings.
What began as a small play center has become an inclusive therapy space where kids thrive, families feel supported, and community values guide our work.
As we continue to grow, new locations are opening across California, advancing our mission to build leaders, change lives, and make inclusion a way of life.
Cristina Cordeiro Founder and CEO
Daily Schedule for Success
Our daily schedule is designed to provide consistency and structure, similar to a school day, helping children remain focused and ready to learn. It balances individual learning time, small group activities, indoor and outdoor play, and circle time, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to grow, socialize, and thrive in a fun and engaging environment.
Monday – Friday
Full-Day Session
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Half-Day Sessions
Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A Typical Day at Our Center
Engaging start with play and learning. Guided lessons, snacks, circle time, and group activities spark creativity. Skills are strengthened before lunch and midday wrap-up.
8:00 AM
Arrival, settling in, and free play
8:15 – 9:30 AM
Personalized, goal-based instructional time
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Snack time focusing on self help skills
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Circle Time group learning
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Group activities including sensory play, art, music, or outdoor walks
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Focused learning, individual or small group
11:30 – 12:00 AM
Lunch and social skill development through unstructured play
12:00 PM
Half-Day Departure
Play-based arrival sets the tone. Kids enjoy focused learning, snack breaks, and circle time. Hands-on activities and guided lessons carry them through to day’s end.
1:00 PM
Afternoon arrival and free play
1:15 – 2:30 PM
Personalized, goal-based instructional time
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Snack time focusing on self help skills
2:30 – 2:45 PM
Circle Time group learning
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Group activities including sensory play, art, music, or outdoor walks
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Focused learning, individual or small group
5:00 PM
Day concludes
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Dream Big May 12, 2025
ABA Therapy, ABA Training, Autism, Autism services, Behavior Analysts, Children with Autism, Uncategorized
Navigating Insurance for Autism Services
Learn how to effectively navigate insurance for autism-related services.
Dream Big May 12, 2025