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The Therapeutic Preschool Program
Chicagoland Families Trust Most

"The preschool program has done wonders for him. His teacher was warm, kind, and patient, and she collaborated closely with his occupational and speech therapists. Our son has blossomed into a strong, confident boy who is well-prepared to begin his new school."

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Play + Therapy for Ages 2 to 5 BCBS PPO In-Network ABA, Speech, OT, and PT Built Into the Day 8 Locations Across Chicagoland

What a Therapeutic Preschool Looks Like When Every Therapist Is Under One Roof

When the classroom, the therapists, and the plan are all under one roof, your child gets a day that actually fits together.

A Real Classroom, Real Therapy, One Program

Your child learns, plays with peers, and gets therapy from licensed specialists, all built into one daily schedule.

One Team That Knows Your Child

Our teachers, BCBAs, speech therapists, and occupational therapists collaborate every day. They share goals, track progress together, and adjust your child's plan as a team, not in silos.

Start in 2 to 3 Weeks

From your first call to your child's first day. We handle insurance verification and scheduling so there is no waiting on outside referrals or long enrollment processes.

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Families Who Found the Right Program
at CST Academy

These parents were in your shoes. Here is what happened when they chose CST Academy.

✓ Blossomed Into a Confident Boy

The preschool program has done wonders for him. His teacher was warm, kind, and patient, and she collaborated closely with his occupational and speech therapists. Our son has blossomed into a strong, confident boy who is well-prepared to begin his new school.

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✓ Incredible Progress

We enrolled our daughter in CST Academy's therapeutic preschool, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made. The combination of play, learning, and speech support helped her make incredible progress in communication and confidence.

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✓ Excited for School Days

My daughter quickly became comfortable with drop-offs and later even became excited on her school days. Her therapist's enthusiasm for helping kiddos is obvious each and every day. She also provided our family with reinforcing tools to use at home.

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What Makes CST Academy Different for Therapeutic Preschool

A side-by-side look at what most developmental preschool programs offer versus what happens at CST Academy.

Most Developmental Preschool Options

Therapy happens at a separate clinic on separate days
One teacher with limited therapy background
Social time without structured therapeutic goals
Progress tracked by one provider at a time
Parents get updates from multiple places

CST Academy

CST Academy
ABA, speech, OT, and PT are all part of the daily schedule
Classes led by Speech-Language Pathologists — a standard most therapeutic preschools can't match
Peer play designed around each child's developmental plan
Our teachers and therapists meet every day to coordinate your child's plan
One team, one building, one point of contact for your family
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Trusted Care, Close to Home

CST Academy offers therapeutic preschool programs and integrated therapy across 8 convenient Chicagoland locations. Each center provides the same expert team, coordinated care, and welcoming environment families trust.

CST Academy Bucktown location exterior
Bucktown, Chicago 1765 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
CST Academy Lincoln Park location exterior
Lincoln Park, Chicago 2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
CST Academy Wicker Park location exterior
Wicker Park, Chicago 1422 W Willow St, Chicago, IL 60642
CST Academy Buffalo Grove location exterior
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 150 Half Day Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
CST Academy Gurnee location exterior
Gurnee, Illinois 1 S Greenleaf St, Gurnee, IL 60031
CST Academy Northbrook location exterior
Northbrook, Illinois 85 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
CST Academy Park Ridge location exterior
Park Ridge, Illinois 5505 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
CST Academy Wilmette location exterior
Wilmette, Illinois 3201 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

Getting Started Takes One Phone Call

Most families go from first call to their child's first day in 2 to 3 weeks.

Classroom spots are limited. Our therapeutic preschool program keeps class sizes small so every child gets the attention and support they need.

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You Call or Fill Out the Form Takes 2 minutes
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We Call You Back Within 24 hours, speak with our intake team
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We Handle the Rest Insurance verification, scheduling, and getting your child's classroom ready
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Your Child's First Day At your nearest Chicagoland location
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Tell us about your child. Our intake team will call you within 24 hours to answer your questions and help you find the right program. No obligation, no pressure.

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Insurance Coverage

We verify your benefits, manage pre-authorization, and handle billing so you do not have to.

BCBS PPO In-Network

We verify your benefits and handle all paperwork. Many families have low or no out-of-pocket costs depending on their plan.

Illinois law requires commercial insurance to cover medically necessary therapy services for children. Aetna coming soon.

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Your Child's Spot Starts with
One Phone Call

Every week without the right program is a week of missed progress. Our team across Chicagoland is ready to help your child thrive in a classroom built for them.

(773) 620-7800

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Monday to Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM / Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Questions Parents Ask About Therapeutic Preschool

The questions we hear most from families across Chicago and the suburbs.

A therapeutic preschool combines a structured classroom environment with individualized support. At CST Academy, your child's learning experience includes circle time, play with peers, and hands-on learning, just like a traditional preschool. The difference is that ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are integrated into the environment. Our teachers and therapists plan together so that everything your child does during the day supports their developmental goals.
Our therapeutic preschool program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 with autism, speech delays, developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, or behavioral needs. Many families come to CST Academy after a recent diagnosis, while others come because their child is not yet meeting developmental milestones and they want a program that can provide extra support during these critical early years. You do not need a formal diagnosis to enroll.
Every child in our therapeutic preschool program has access to ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, all provided by licensed specialists in the same building. Our BCBAs, speech therapists, and occupational therapists collaborate with classroom teachers every day to make sure every part of your child's day is coordinated. Parents receive regular updates from one team, not scattered reports from multiple providers.
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