Our school readiness program gives children the skills, confidence, and support they need to enter school prepared, not pushed. It’s a calm, structured, therapeutic environment where learning feels safe, fun, and achievable — not rushed.
It’s normal to wonder whether your child will make friends, listen to a teacher, sit for circle time, or keep up with the pace and expectations of school. Those questions don’t mean your child isn’t capable — they mean they deserve an environment that teaches them how to participate, not just where to sit.
Our school readiness program bridges that gap, helping children build the confidence, skills, and comfort they need to enter school ready to connect, ready to learn, and ready to thrive.
Our environment looks like a preschool…
but functions like therapy.
Children practice school routines with the support of therapists who understand:what to do and how to do it in a way that feels safe and familiar.
It’s not about memorizing rules — it’s about knowing what to do and how to do it in a way that feels safe and familiar.
Children learn through repetition, modeling, and experiences that feel meaningful. Our daily structure includes:
These skills don’t just prepare a child for school — they prepare them for life.
Some children need individualized support to participate. We provide it.
Instead of falling behind, children get hands-on guidance, prompting, and modeling — turning overwhelming moments into learning opportunities.
Here, your child’s challenges aren’t obstacles…
they’re starting points.
Unlike traditional preschools, our school readiness program is therapy.
Every routine, every activity, every milestone is intentional and connected to your child’s goals.
Families don’t have to choose between:
They get all of it — in one place.
Many children attend before or after individualized therapy sessions, creating a seamless experience where skills are practiced, reinforced, and strengthened across settings.
Because school readiness isn’t about age — it’s about readiness.
If you've ever:
Then you’re exactly who we built this for.
Our school readiness program gives families something they’ve been told they can’t have: the social world of a classroom and the individualized support of therapy, working together for one outcome — a child who doesn’t just attend school, but belongs there.
For the first time, you don’t have to choose between progress and participation.
Your child can learn, play, grow, and practice the routines of school, all in a place that understands what they need to shine.
Maybe mornings feel like a coin toss. Some days they’re excited, other days the thought of a busy classroom brings tears. They’re curious, bright, and full of potential — but crowded rooms, new routines, or unexpected transitions can feel like too much, too fast.
You’ve seen what they’re capable of one-on-one: the smile when they master something new, the way they light up when someone understands them. You know they’re ready for more… just not in a setting that expects them to figure it all out on their own.
Our school readiness program was designed for children like yours: kids who are eager to learn, but need a gentler bridge between therapy and traditional school. Here, they get time to practice circle time, centers, turn-taking, and classroom routines with guidance that makes success possible, not accidental.
Most importantly, they are celebrated for who they are, not compared to who they’re “supposed” to be.
Everyday skills that help your child participate, connect, and thrive.
We learn about your child’s strengths, challenges, routines, and what matters most to you.
ABA, speech, OT, and neuropsychology experts design a unified, personalized plan that reflects how your child learns best.
Skills learned in therapy begin to show up naturally — at home, with peers, and in school routines — because our focus is real-world carryover.
For the first time, all of his therapists were finally talking to each other. It changed everything.
This is the first therapy plan that felt like it was actually made for my child.
Our daughter walked into kindergarten confident and ready. We couldn’t believe the difference.
It’s both. Children participate in preschool-like routines — circle time, centers, group play — with therapeutic support built in. Every activity is intentional, helping your child practice the skills needed for real school success.
Yes. Many families pair school readiness with individual therapies. The program is designed to complement — not compete with — your child's existing services.
We teach the routines, communication, and regulation skills children need to thrive in classrooms, not just therapy rooms.
Absolutely. Meals, transitions, play, routines — these are core parts of our plans.
Yes. That’s the whole point of our interdisciplinary model.
We’ll help you get started quickly and walk you through every step.
Our centers are built for childhood — bright, welcoming spaces where kids can explore, play, and practice real-life skills in environments that feel safe and fun.
Gracent Pediatric Therapy — formerly Pine Cone Therapies in Texas and includes three North Shore Pediatric Therapy centers in Illinois — is part of the Gracent network and a sister company to North Shore Pediatric Therapy. Together, we’re creating connected, compassionate care for children and families across every stage of growth.
