Play & early learning
Stories, songs, art, counting, building, and hands-on discovery. Small moments that help growing minds make big connections.
Coming soon · Compton, California
Every child belongs.
Every child belongs.
Every journey shines.
A warm, inclusive family child care home taking shape for children with unique abilities and typically developing children. A place to play, explore, communicate, and grow in their own way.
ALL KINDS OF KIDZALL KINDS OF UNIQUE ABILITIESONE AMAZING RIDE
Welcome to our little world
Big hearts.
Room for every kind of learner.
Riding on the Spectrum Kidz began with a mother's heart and a very personal understanding of what families need: someone they can trust to truly see their child.
We are creating a welcoming family child care home where children with unique abilities and typically developing children can learn alongside one another. Each child's interests, communication, comfort, and pace help shape the care we envision.
Our vision is Reggio Emilia inspired: we see children as capable, curious learners with ideas worth listening to. Their questions and interests help guide open-ended exploration through art, movement, stories, building, nature, and play.
We make room for many ways to express an idea—with words, gestures, pictures, communication devices, music, or making something with their hands. Natural materials and thoughtfully arranged spaces invite children to investigate. We plan to observe, document, and revisit their discoveries with families, so learning grows from what children notice and wonder.
Connection before correctionLearning through playIndividual rhythmsFamily partnership
Read the story behind our center →
One child. Many ways to think, create, communicate, and shine.
The heart behind the ride
Before this was a dream,
it was my life as a mother.
A note from our founder
“I want families to feel what I want to feel when I leave my own children in someone's care: trust, understanding, and peace of mind.”
As a mother raising children with unique abilities, including my twins, as well as my typically developing children, I know that every child brings something different to the family. They have taught me to pay attention, keep learning, and create an environment around who each child is.
I also know how hard it can be to find trustworthy child care. You want more than someone to watch your children. You want someone who takes time to learn their routines, notices what overwhelms or comforts them, listens to how they communicate, and cares about the little things that matter to them.
I want to bring Reggio Emilia inspired opportunities into my community, where children with unique abilities and typically developing children can explore together. To me, that means taking their ideas seriously, making room for their creativity, and giving families a voice in their learning.
That is why I decided to create Riding on the Spectrum Kidz. The same thought I put into my own children's learning spaces, sensory activities, visual supports, books, movement breaks, and everyday routines is the thought I want to bring to the children in my care.
My vision is a place where a child can flap with excitement, take a quiet break, communicate with pictures, get curious about wheels, or dive into a favorite story—and feel understood. A place where typically developing children are just as supported, challenged, and celebrated, and where children grow together through play and kindness.
Every family deserves care that sees their child as an individual. That belief is the heart of this center.
With a mother's heart,
The founder of Riding on the Spectrum Kidz
Little discoveries. Meaningful growth.
A day full of possibilities.
Our planned approach follows each child's curiosity, developmental stage, and support needs.
Sensory exploration
Inviting opportunities to explore textures, water, movement, and sound—with choices, breaks, and space to feel comfortable.
Connection & confidence
Support for feelings, friendships, turn-taking, and everyday independence. Every effort and every way of connecting matters.
Care that sees the child
Predictable routines, visual supports, flexible participation, and conversations with families about what helps their child thrive.
Planned age groupsInfantsToddlersPreschoolSchool-age, through age 10
Final ages, schedules, and availability will be confirmed as licensing and opening plans are completed.
Their pace. Their voice. Their joy.
There is more than one way to shine.
A happy flap. A favorite wheel. A picture that says a thousand words. A quiet moment to reset.
We see meaningful ways children experience their world. Our vision welcomes spoken words, gestures, pictures, and communication devices. Participation can look different for every child.
Children with unique abilities and typically developing children belong in the story—not just in the background.
Tell us about your little one →Thoughtful care, in the little things
A space shaped around
the children in it.
Our vision makes room for joyful discovery, individual supports, and all the everyday moments that help a child feel they belong.
Room to explore
Water play, sensory bins, art, and hands-on activities—with supervision, choices, and respect for each child's comfort. Watching first is participation, too.
Interests that open doors
A favorite car can become a chance to notice, count, connect, and play. We want to build from what children love and celebrate their own ways of discovering.
Learning side by side
Stories, pretend play, music, and shared discoveries for children with unique abilities and typically developing children. Different ways to join in, equal belonging.
Predictability with flexibility
Visual schedules, gentle transitions, simple choices, and time to settle into the day.
Comfort & communication
Space for movement or quiet, familiar comfort items, and the communication tools a child uses.
A partnership with you
Conversations about your child's routines, interests, eating preferences, and the supports that work at home.
Spectrum Kidz illustrations bring our care philosophy to life.
Your family's next chapter
Let's get to know each other.
We are preparing for our opening. Families can reach out now to introduce themselves and ask about future care.
01 / SAY HELLO
Share what you're looking for
Tell us your child's age, your preferred schedule, and what matters most to your family.
02 / MAKE A CONNECTION
Talk through your child's needs
We can discuss interests, communication, routines, and supports that help your child feel at home.
03 / PLAN THE NEXT STEP
Learn about opening & enrollment
Opening details, visits, rates, and enrollment materials will be shared when they are available.
Coming soon · Licensing in progress. Care has not opened, and enrollment is not yet being accepted. An inquiry does not reserve a space. Planned extended-hour and overnight care remain subject to licensing, staffing, and availability.
Along for the ride
Families belong here, too.
A shared picture of your child
Before a care conversation, consider your child's favorite activities, comforting routines, communication preferences, and what a good day looks like. Your knowledge helps guide the conversation.
Share with us →Care & payment questions
We plan to work with both private-pay and child care subsidy families. Rates, subsidy participation, and required authorizations will be confirmed before enrollment.
Ask about future care →Wondering about the details?
Is Riding on the Spectrum Kidz open yet?
We are coming soon and working through the licensing process. An opening date and license information will be shared once confirmed.
Is this only for children on the autism spectrum?
No. Our vision is inclusive care for children with unique abilities and typically developing children, learning and playing together. We welcome conversations with families of autistic children and children with other developmental or sensory differences. Each family's needs will be discussed individually.
Do you provide therapy or ABA services?
Our program is being developed as child care and early learning. It does not provide clinical therapy or ABA treatment. Families may ask about coordination with outside support providers; arrangements will need to be reviewed individually.
Will overnight or extended-hour care be available?
Extended-hour and overnight care are part of our plans. Final hours and availability will be confirmed after licensing and staffing arrangements are complete.
Where will the program be located?
We are planning a family child care home in Compton, California. Visit arrangements and location details will be shared directly with families when appropriate.
Every amazing ride starts with hello
Tell us about
your family.
Have a question about our future program? We'd love to learn what you're looking for.
Compton, California
Inclusive family child care · Coming soon
All Kinds of Kidz · All Kinds of Unique Abilities · One Amazing Ride