Development is Child's Play

Development is Child's Play DICP is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic offering Occupational and Physical Therapy services.

With locations in Cupertino and Burlingame, CA, we support development and independence through compassionate, individualized care. Serving the southern San Francisco Bay area since 1991, our focus is to help children and their families succeed in meeting life's challenges. We collaborate with families to better understand their children's strengths and needs, setting them up for success in reaching their goals.

02/04/2026

Puppy Bowl training update 🏈🐾Rumba is working on strength, balance, and endurance — uphill and downhill drills included. Bay Area MVP behavior, if you ask us!

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Resource Alert! ✨ Emotion Thermometer Check-In✨This simple tool from our very own OT, Dr. Sahana, helps kids name their ...
02/03/2026

Resource Alert! ✨ Emotion Thermometer Check-In✨

This simple tool from our very own OT, Dr. Sahana, helps kids name their feelings without judgment and notice how big those feelings feel in the moment.

Swipe to see real examples — you’ll notice how their “before, during, and after” emotions often shift, and how many end with relief 💛. It’s such a powerful way to help kids experiment with new strategies, see what’s working, and track their progress over time.

Small reflections → big regulation wins.

Does your child avoid the playground or tire faster than other kids?If running, climbing, or keeping up feels harder tha...
01/30/2026

Does your child avoid the playground or tire faster than other kids?

If running, climbing, or keeping up feels harder than it should, Physical Therapy can help. Some kids sit out, ask to be carried, or avoid gross-motor play simply because it takes so much effort.

👉 We have PT availability at our Cupertino location and are happy to answer questions.

01/28/2026

While the Bay Area gears up for the Super Bowl, Rumba is running her own drills 🏈🐾 Tire obstacle course, movement, and a whole lot of joy — Puppy Bowl perfection.

OT openings available now at our Burlingame location! Spots are limited— inquire now 🙌
01/28/2026

OT openings available now at our Burlingame location! Spots are limited— inquire now 🙌

Belated Happy New Year from our team to yours ✨ Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and reaching our goals togeth...
01/13/2026

Belated Happy New Year from our team to yours ✨ Here’s to a year of growth, collaboration, and reaching our goals together!

🎉🐶 Happy 8th Birthday to our favorite therapy pup, Rumba! 🐶🎉Rumba has been feeling the love all week as the kids celebra...
01/10/2026

🎉🐶 Happy 8th Birthday to our favorite therapy pup, Rumba! 🐶🎉

Rumba has been feeling the love all week as the kids celebrated her with Rumba-themed crafts, decorations, and lots of belly rubs. From helping kids feel calm and confident to bringing joy into our sessions every day, she truly has the biggest heart.

We’re so lucky to have you, Rumba! Here’s to 8 amazing years and many more tail wags to come 🖤🐾

Sending warm holiday wishes from our team at Development is Child’s Play! 🤍We’re so grateful for our families and commun...
12/26/2025

Sending warm holiday wishes from our team at Development is Child’s Play! 🤍
We’re so grateful for our families and community and wish everyone a joyful, restful season. We’ll see you in the New Year!

🎁✨ Social Emotional Gift Guide! ✨🎁Games and tools that build reciprocal communication, self-regulation, and emotional aw...
12/18/2025

🎁✨ Social Emotional Gift Guide! ✨🎁

Games and tools that build reciprocal communication, self-regulation, and emotional awareness—all while having fun together:

1. Skippity – strategy + turn-taking wrapped in a colorful, big kid-friendly game.
2. Face Change Game – practice identifying emotions in a silly, hands-on way.
3. Guess Who – perfect for noticing details, asking questions, and building social language.
4. Apples to Apples Junior – playful comparisons that spark conversation and abstract thinking.
5. Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game – fun practice for impulse control, turn-taking, and fine motor coordination.
6. Little Spot Plushies & Workbook – explore feelings, coping tools, and emotional vocabulary with a friendly guide.

Helpful for connection, communication, and confidence—OT-approved and family-loved. 💛✨

🎁✨ Sensory Gift Guide! ✨🎁For soothing, exploring, and satisfying all those sensory needs— here are our OT-loved picks:1....
12/16/2025

🎁✨ Sensory Gift Guide! ✨🎁

For soothing, exploring, and satisfying all those sensory needs— here are our OT-loved picks:

1. Kinetic Sand – Ice Cream Shop – squish, mold, and pretend-play with irresistible textures.
2. Pick and Pull Fidget – the ultimate tool for busy fingers that need a job to do.
3. Warmable Weighted Lavender Stuffed Animal – calming warmth, gentle weight, and a cozy scent all in one hug.
4. Fidget Ring – perfect for on-the-go regulation.
5. Interactive Light-Up Pop Fidget – bright, tactile, and endlessly engaging.
6. NeeDoh Cubes – soft, squishy, and oh-so-satisfying to squeeze.
7. More Kinetic Sand! – Construction Site to dig, scoop, and build with sensory-rich play.

Perfect for calming, engaging, and bringing comfort all season long. 💫💛

Over the past few weeks, we’ve compared several toileting approaches—looking at locus of control, sensory support, struc...
12/15/2025

Over the past few weeks, we’ve compared several toileting approaches—looking at locus of control, sensory support, structure, and patience. Each method brings something valuable, but none fit every child perfectly.

Today, we’re excited to share a gentler, neurodiversity-affirming alternative created by our very own co-owner, Dr. Sahana Baker-Malone (): The SUPER Model. 💛

It’s a fresh framework for toilet learning that centers autonomy, interoception, compassion, and collaboration—honoring the child’s body, pace, and readiness.

We can’t wait to walk you through how the SUPER Model shifts the focus from compliance to connection. Stay tuned for the full breakdown in the coming weeks.

🎁✨ Gross Motor Gift Guide! ✨🎁Big movement, big joy, and big skill-building! Here are our top picks to get those whole-bo...
12/13/2025

🎁✨ Gross Motor Gift Guide! ✨🎁

Big movement, big joy, and big skill-building! Here are our top picks to get those whole-body muscles working:

1. Doorway Swing + Pull-Up Bar – movement, strength, and endless fun in one spot.
2. Scooter Board – zoom, spin, and strengthen the core in every direction.
3. Mini Trampoline – bounce for lots of input while building balance and coordination.
4. Wobble Board – challenge stability and engage those powerhouse muscles.
5. Bop Bag – the perfect way to practice heavy work + self-regulation.
6. Stomp Rocket – jump, stomp, launch, repeat!
7. Pickler Set – climb, slide, and explore safely at every developmental stage.

Great for confidence, coordination, and getting the wiggles out— OT and PT approved! 🌀💪🎄

Address

10125 S. De Anza Boulevard
Cupertino, CA
95014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14088651365

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