Alexa’s PLAYC offers inclusion toddler classrooms in San Diego and Murrieta that teach developmentally appropriate communication, cognitive skills and social skills. 
Our program is based on the philosophy that children learn best when they are having fun, so our teachers are specially trained to use the children’s natural interest in their environment as learning opportunities. Additionally, our low child-to-teacher ratio of one teacher to three children with a maximum of 12 children per toddler class, including four children with an autism spectrum disorder, allows us to meet the individual needs of each child. Parents report high satisfaction with the individual attention their children receive.
The daily schedule provides activities that include indoor/outdoor play, quiet and active times, and activities that enhance large muscle/small muscle development. The curriculum helps children build social and self-help skills, while advancing their physical, creative and intellectual development.
Our research has shown that even the most advanced children benefit from learning settings that include children of different ability levels — by gaining social skills and a better understanding of individual differences.
Admission in the toddler classrooms is open to children 18 to 36 months. Each classroom is staffed by specially trained early childhood educators and autism education associates with extensive training in autism-specific methodologies. Consultation is also provided by a behavior specialist.
Children with or at-risk for an autism spectrum disorder attend a 3.5 hour session. The program is available on a fee-for-service basis to children throughout San Diego County and the Inland Empire who are ready for an inclusion setting, but need more support than a community preschool provides. The morning session begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. The afternoon session begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m.
Please call for more information on enrollment hours and prices for our typically developing peer models as this varies between locations.
Learn more about our screening process and skills and abilities that we consider for successful participation in our inclusion program.