Blue Bird Day

Blue Bird Day Blue Bird Day is an academically structured therapeutic program for children 2 - 7 years old. Feel free to connect with us via email or visit our website.

Blue Bird Day fosters socialization, sensory regulation, and pre-academic learning in children ages 2–7 years in therapeutic rotations that simulate preschool and kindergarten settings. Our compassionate therapists practice a relationship-based and family-centered approach, provide parent training, and collaborate on goals and individualized intensive treatment plans for your child. We believe in

a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team approach to therapy. A team of occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, dietitians, developmental therapists, behavioral therapists, physical therapists, and therapeutic assistants are created for each child to ensure child and family are fully supported and the best possible results are achieved. Options for individualized, group and virtual therapy sessions are available as well. Want to learn more, sign up for a tour, or have a specific question?

April is Occupational Therapy Month and we're celebrating our incredible OTs! Thanks for being part of the team, Matthew...
04/23/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month and we're celebrating our incredible OTs! Thanks for being part of the team, Matthew!

Our Blue Bird of the Week is Keira! Keira's curiosity is contagious, and she is always able to find a rainbow in any sit...
04/21/2026

Our Blue Bird of the Week is Keira! Keira's curiosity is contagious, and she is always able to find a rainbow in any situation and setting. Her million dollar smile lights up any room and every day she reminds us that there is wonder and joy to be found all around us!

We loved connecting with so many amazing families and professionals at Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago (NPN)’s D...
04/20/2026

We loved connecting with so many amazing families and professionals at Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago (NPN)’s Developmental Differences Parent Fest! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about Blue Bird Day, Eyas Landing, and Merlin Day Academy and our mission to provide comprehensive therapeutic care to Chicagoland area children.

April is National Counseling Awareness Month and we're celebrating our incredible counselors with spotlights written by ...
04/19/2026

April is National Counseling Awareness Month and we're celebrating our incredible counselors with spotlights written by their coworkers!

Whether we’re building, climbing, or exploring, our Blue Birds are learning new skills and growing in confidence! ...
04/18/2026

Whether we’re building, climbing, or exploring, our Blue Birds are learning new skills and growing in confidence!

April is Occupational Therapy Month and we're celebrating our incredible OTs with spotlights written by their coworkers!...
04/17/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month and we're celebrating our incredible OTs with spotlights written by their coworkers!

Our theme this week is baby animals! From crafts to creative play, we’re celebrating curiosity and discovering the world...
04/17/2026

Our theme this week is baby animals! From crafts to creative play, we’re celebrating curiosity and discovering the world of adorable baby animals! 🐣🦁🐾

We understand the deep worry that comes when your child’s menu consists of only a handful of specific items. This isn’t ...
04/14/2026

We understand the deep worry that comes when your child’s menu consists of only a handful of specific items. This isn’t just about "picky eating." It’s often about feeling safe.

That is why we love Food Chaining—a gentle, low-pressure method to expand your child’s diet. Instead of asking for a big leap to a new food, we build a bridge using tiny changes.

Read our complete guide on Food Chaining to learn more: https://bluebirddayprogram.com/food-chaining/

The worry that your child is not getting enough nutrition is a feeling that can settle deep in a parent’s bones. You watch your child eat the same handful of foods, day after day. The menu consists of plain pasta, a specific brand of chicken nuggets, maybe some crackers, and

Every day is an adventure at Blue Bird! From exploring new subjects to expressing ourselves and making friends, we’re le...
04/11/2026

Every day is an adventure at Blue Bird! From exploring new subjects to expressing ourselves and making friends, we’re learning, growing, and having so much fun together.

Our theme this week is spring weather and we're completing a lot of fun hands on activities and crafts! We love seeing o...
04/10/2026

Our theme this week is spring weather and we're completing a lot of fun hands on activities and crafts! We love seeing our Blue Bird's creativity bloom as they learn! 🌷☀️🌦️

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1233 W Adams Street
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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+13122411204

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Blue Bird Day is an opportunity for socialization, sensory regulation, and academic learning for children ages 2-9. The therapeutic day program is taught by a developmental therapist with specializations in early childhood development, early elementary education and certification in DIR/Floortime. Our preschool program embraces a multisensory curriculum incorporating principles of Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Zoophonics, Handwriting Without Tears and Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding. This unique curriculum encourages peer interaction, socialization, development of academic skills, sensory integration and speech development. Goals and treatment plans are individualized to meet each student’s unique needs, including daily speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy and feeding therapy sessions. Snack and lunch are catered daily by HandCut Foods to include gluten-free, nut-free, and diary-free options. Contact us today to tour our facility and learn more about our therapeutic preschool program.