The Center for Childhood Development

The Center for Childhood Development The Center is a multi-disciplinary assessment/treatment center in Jenison, Holland, and Kalamazoo MI. We have an experienced team of OT, SLPs, and PTs.

Your experience matters, and so does your voice. ๐Ÿ’›If your family has had a positive experience at The Center, we'd love ...
03/16/2026

Your experience matters, and so does your voice. ๐Ÿ’›

If your family has had a positive experience at The Center, we'd love to hear from you. Sharing your feedback helps other families find the care their kids deserve.

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Thank you for trusting us with your family. โค๏ธ

โ€œPlay is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learningโ€ฆ but for children, play is serious learning.โ€ โ€”...
03/12/2026

โ€œPlay is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learningโ€ฆ but for children, play is serious learning.โ€ โ€” Fred Rogers

We couldnโ€™t agree more, Mr. Rogers! ๐Ÿ’›

๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ-๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น. One of our favorite ways to spark it?Tracing on glow light boards.When the light...
03/10/2026

๐—–๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ-๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น.

One of our favorite ways to spark it?
Tracing on glow light boards.

When the lights dim and the board glows, writing and drawing suddenly feel magical instead of โ€œwork.โ€ โœจ

Why it works:
โ€ข Builds fine motor control through slow, intentional tracing
โ€ข Strengthens visual tracking and line awareness
โ€ข Encourages proper grasp and graded pressure
โ€ข Supports handโ€“eye coordination

When we shift from compliance to curiosity, engagement skyrockets ๐Ÿš€ โ€” and skills build naturally.

๐Ÿšจ Reminder to Register!The Center is hosting Theraplay & MIM Training at our Jenison location, and spots are filling qui...
03/06/2026

๐Ÿšจ Reminder to Register!

The Center is hosting Theraplay & MIM Training at our Jenison location, and spots are filling quickly!

Perfect for:
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Clinical Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, School Counselors, Play Therapists, and Special Education Teachers.

๐Ÿ“… Training Dates
โ€ข Level One Theraplay & MIM: May 4โ€“7
โ€ข Group Theraplay: May 8

Theraplay helps strengthen caregiverโ€“child relationships through playful, connection-based interventions.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Register: https://buff.ly/JHXQdpI

โ˜€๏ธ Summer Opportunity for Students!The Center for Childhood Development is looking for responsible, enthusiastic college...
03/05/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Summer Opportunity for Students!

The Center for Childhood Development is looking for responsible, enthusiastic college or graduate students to help run small therapeutic summer groups and camps for children.

This is a great opportunity for students studying:
๐Ÿ“š Education
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Speech-Language Pathology
๐Ÿง  Psychology
๐Ÿคฒ Occupational Therapy
๐Ÿ’ฌ Social Work

You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside licensed therapists in a supportive, team-based environment. It's an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in pediatric therapy or working with children!

๐Ÿ“ฉ Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Libby Boot at Libby@thecenterforcd.com

Please feel free to share with students who might be a great fit!

Rough & tumble play isnโ€™t just โ€œgetting the wiggles outโ€ โ€” itโ€™s powerful nervous system work. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸงฆFan favorite in the clin...
03/04/2026

Rough & tumble play isnโ€™t just โ€œgetting the wiggles outโ€ โ€” itโ€™s powerful nervous system work. ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿงฆ

Fan favorite in the clinic: SOCK WAR in the pillow pit.

When kids crash, wrestle, dodge, and laugh, their nervous systems are learning how to:

โ†’ Modulate force
โ†’ Stay within safe boundaries
โ†’ Recover from excitement
โ†’ Understand where their body is in space
โ†’ Build social connection

The pillow pit becomes a โ€œjust-right challengeโ€ โ€” intense but safe, alerting but organizing.

Because regulation doesnโ€™t always look calm and quiet.

Sometimes it looks like socks flying and kids belly-laughing. ๐Ÿงฆโœจ

๐Ÿšจ Calling all OTs & COTAs!Weโ€™re looking for extra summer help in Occupational Therapy at The Center.โœ”๏ธ COTA to assist wi...
03/04/2026

๐Ÿšจ Calling all OTs & COTAs!

Weโ€™re looking for extra summer help in Occupational Therapy at The Center.

โœ”๏ธ COTA to assist with summer groups
โœ”๏ธ OT interested in summer hours

If youโ€™re passionate about helping kids grow, learn, and build new skills, this could be a great opportunity to join our team this summer.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Interested? Contact Molly to learn more. molly@thecenterforcd.com

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โœจ The Center is excited to host Theraplay and MIN training at our Jenison location! โœจWeโ€™ll be hosting:โ€ข Level One Therap...
02/26/2026

โœจ The Center is excited to host Theraplay and MIN training at our Jenison location! โœจ

Weโ€™ll be hosting:
โ€ข Level One Theraplay & MIM: May 4โ€“7
โ€ข Group Theraplay: May 8

Theraplay focuses on strengthening caregiverโ€“child relationships through playful, connection-based interventions, and weโ€™re excited to bring this learning directly to our community.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more & register at www.theraplay.org and click on the calendar tab in the top toolbar.

02/25/2026

Childrenโ€™s behavior is often shaped by feelings and experiences we may not be able to see.

โœจA good reminder as we start the week: always keep a growth mindset ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ก and let learning happen through play.
02/23/2026

โœจA good reminder as we start the week: always keep a growth mindset ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ก and let learning happen through play.

๐Ÿ† Weโ€™re honored to be named 2026 Top Docs recipients! ๐Ÿ†Weโ€™re proud to share that our team has been recognized as 2026 To...
02/18/2026

๐Ÿ† Weโ€™re honored to be named 2026 Top Docs recipients! ๐Ÿ†

Weโ€™re proud to share that our team has been recognized as 2026 Top Docs for outstanding pediatric therapy services. This award reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the children and families we serve every day.

โœจ Awarded Therapies & Locations โœจ

โ€ข ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜† โ€” Holland & Jenison
โ€ข ๐—ฃ๐—ต๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜† โ€” Jenison
โ€ข ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜† โ€” Holland & Jenison

Thank you to our incredible therapists, families, and community for being part of this journey. Weโ€™re grateful for the trust you place in us and honored to serve our communities. ๐Ÿ’™

This time of winter has us thinking back to when we played and explored the great outdoors. ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ Ahhhโ€ฆ springtime canโ€™t c...
02/13/2026

This time of winter has us thinking back to when we played and explored the great outdoors. ๐ŸŒฟโ˜€๏ธ Ahhhโ€ฆ springtime canโ€™t come soon enough!

Address

7086 8th Avenue
Jenison, MI

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16166679551

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About Us

The Center for Childhood Development is a multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment center located in West Michigan. Our team of occupational, speech, and physical therapists have extensive experience in working with children, birth through adolescence, and their families.

The Center has two West Michigan locations to serve you: Jenison and Holland. All therapies are available in both of our locations.