Build Confidence and School Readiness Through Play and Therapy
CST Academy’s Therapeutic Preschool helps children develop communication, social, and school readiness skills in a warm, structured, and collaborative environment led by expert therapists and educators.
Immediate Openings for Therapeutic Preschool
Start your child’s journey in a program that blends structured learning and play-based therapy to build the foundational skills needed for long-term success.
Led by Expert Therapists and Educators
Each classroom is supported by certified speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists who ensure every child receives personalized, evidence-based support.
Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Approach
Our therapeutic preschool integrates ABA, speech, occupational, feeding, and physical therapy as needed — helping children strengthen communication, independence, and confidence through daily routines and activities.
Personalized Path to Kindergarten Readiness
Every child follows an individualized plan created by our clinical and educational team, ensuring progress across learning, social, and self-help skills that prepare them for the next step in their educational journey.
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Serving Families Across Chicago and the Northern Suburbs
CST Academy’s Therapeutic Preschool gives children the opportunity to learn, play, and grow in a nurturing environment that balances structure and fun. Our program is designed for children who benefit from smaller class sizes, individualized attention, and integrated therapy support. Each child’s day is guided by therapists and educators who collaborate to build skills in communication, social interaction, and independence. Families trust CST Academy for its compassionate care, consistent communication, and proven results that prepare children for success in both school and everyday life.
CST Academy’s Therapeutic Preschool combines the benefits of early education with direct therapy support. Children participate in structured group activities, individualized sessions, and play-based learning that target communication, social, and motor skills — all within a warm, supportive classroom environment.
Each classroom maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure every child receives personalized support. Our therapists and educators work closely with families to create individualized goals and track progress, fostering confidence and consistency both in and out of the classroom.
At CST Academy, children benefit from seamless coordination between ABA, speech, occupational, feeding, and physical therapists. This integrated team approach ensures each child’s goals are connected and progress is maximized across all areas of development.
Families at CST Academy see meaningful progress as their children build communication, confidence, and independence through our Therapeutic Preschool. From learning routines to making friends and preparing for kindergarten, every milestone is celebrated by our team and your family.
Trusted Care, Close to Home
CST Academy offers Therapeutic Preschool programs and comprehensive therapy services across Chicagoland. Each center provides the same compassionate team, collaborative environment, and high standard of care that families trust.
All Chicagoland Locations
Bucktown, Chicago
Lincoln Park, Chicago
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Gurnee, Illinois
Northbrook, Illinois
Park Ridge, Illinois
Wilmette, Illinois
Over 1000+
5-Star Google Reviews
Our daughter’s confidence has grown so much since starting CST Academy’s Therapeutic Preschool. She’s communicating more, making friends, and excited to go to “school” every day. The mix of learning and therapy has made an incredible difference.
CST Academy has been life-changing for our family. The Therapeutic Preschool team created goals that matched our son’s needs perfectly, and he’s now ready for kindergarten with skills we once thought would take years to build.