I have to update my review as things have gone downhill. We had a rough start with Childs Play with frequent turnover with their SLPs made it difficult to find a good match for my daughter. We finally got a good match and they "switched departments". Then they started saying I had to move my time due to scheduling conflicts even though we had waited 2 years to get the time slot we had. We got moved with a new SLP and I complained that they kept canceling and rescheduling. I can only assume they were double booking so instead of taking accountability for their poor planning, they decided to discontinue services simply because i advocated for my daughter. They dont seem to care about the children, they just want their paycheck read more

Amazing services and staff! My daughter goes to Ms CJ and she adores her and looks forward to their sessions every week. Savannah at the front desk is very kind, and helpful. read more

We loved working with the therapists here. Ms Elena, Ms Tweety and Ms Janis were all very kind and my son responded to them well. My complaint is about the administrative side. There were several instances where I told a staff member either via text or in person the weeks we would not be available due to vacation or school schedules. They still contacted me repeatedly to come in. One example is when we were on vacation, and I notified them in person and again via text of the dates we would be gone and when we would be back and available to resume services. Even with this knowledge, they still contacted me twice while on vacation to schedule classes during the weeks that we were gone. The second issue is with the billing. They issued statements without any insurance codes, which resulted in our insurance rejecting all of the claims, them having to redo all of the bills, and me having to submit again. This has resulted in me waiting over 5 months to receive reimbursement (I have still yet to receive anything) for thousands of dollars. It also resulted in insurance rejecting some of the claims. I just discovered that I have to pay a big chunk of it out of pocket. Had I known sooner, I could have reduced the frequency of sessions to stay within our allotted benefit amount. If I could give stars based solely on our therapists, it would be a 5 star review. But because of the struggles with scheduling and issues with billing, unfortunately we are going to find a different provider. read more

Thank you, Christina, for reaching out and clarifying the miscommunication. I truly appreciate you taking the time to have a detailed conversation about private insurance/Medi-Cal dual coverage, services, techniques, and insights on working with children with Down syndrome. Your transparency means a lot, and I look forward to collaborating with your team. read more

I can't praise Child's Play Therapy Services enough. Our daughter has gone to both speech and OT there for quite some time now and has gained so much from these therapies. She is so bonded with both her OT, Allison Inoles, and her SLP, Dr. Gina Pretzer. It's really beautiful to see how at home she feels in their space and she has always received the warmest welcome from every single member of the staff. Allison and Gina are both so knowledgeable, flexible, caring, and creative. They are wonderful people and exceptional practitioners. It is clear that they love what they do and have boundless patience and care for the kids. We have learned a lot about sensory strategies as well as how to support our gestalt language learner. The only problem is the our daughter never wants to leave when it's time to go and she always tries to convince her therapists to let her move in. . read more

100/10 amazing place for my autistic level 3 child. Front desk staff is lovely and the therapists are amazing as well!! He is so comfortable here, loves all his therapists and has a great relationship with each of them. This is a super neurodiverse affirming and welcoming environment that helps kids of all neuro types thrive ! Thank you for all that yall do ! -Zoe , Zakai's mom read more

My child started speech here cause he is non verbal. Are first therapist was very helpful and insightful but once she left things seem to go downhill. My child is constantly bumped resulting in seeing at least 1 different person every month, which makes no sense if his assigned therapist is there. They are also discharging him for a very odd reason of not being engaged enough during session. They just seem to prioritize certain people over others. Not sure I would ever recommend this location for speech at least read more

Brought the granddaughter here for her speech therapy. She saw Bridget who is very helpful and my granddaughter enjoys her lessons. Tons of parking! read more

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Really disappointed with my experience here. I signed my son up for speech therapy, and the starting point was an expensive evaluation (which I don't understand, given he has a minor lisp and it took them five minutes to figure out the plan). But it was the process and we went with it. As we were ready to start treatment they unilaterally switched the date and time to when I wasn't home with him. Annoying, but it was zoom and we figured the sitter could report back. The first session seemed to go fine. Second session inexplicably ended after 23 minutes (which, at $120 for 30 minutes, is not ok). Evidently the therapist was rushed, said throughout the session that they'd be wrapping up soon, and just kept telling him to push more air through (not terribly helpful). I wrote to the office and it took weeks to hear back. Even after I asked them to pause our sessions until we could find a time when I would be present, they continued to add us to the schedule. So disorganized. Aside from our less-than-stellar experiences, I think it's concerning that they do not assign a single speech therapist who will work with the kid. Instead, we were told they assign whoever shows up that day. This isn't retail - kids need continuity in order to build rapport and trust and develop their skills. Many services for kids feel like a cash grab but this place was particularly disappointing. read more

Excelente lugar de terapia para niños, ayuda muy bien en el desarrollo y el aprendizaje de los niños.

Ms. Gina was the kindest therapist our daughter ever worked with. We saw amazing improvements and progress with our daughter's speech. Thank you so much Ms. Gina for all your dedication to help our daughter and thank you Child's Play. read more

My family ABSOLUTELY loves Nikki! My son started feeding therapy nearly a year ago and I came in very guarded after a negative experience with a Kaiser feeding therapist. My son was 20 months old and we were at the beginning of establishing our son's needs, I was feeling overwhelmed with assessments and frankly dejected to hear he wasn't meeting so many milestones. To my surprise, Nikki put us at ease and provided the guidance we needed when we were feeling so vulnerable. Nikki has truly been instrumental in my son's development and it's not limited to feeding needs, we are fortunate to have transitioned her as our regular occupational therapist and we couldn't be any happier. Vanessa the administrative assistant there is fantastic! After a scheduling conflict could have resulted in no longer seeing Nikki, Vanessa went out of her way to coordinate a solution that worked out better than I could have ever imagined. We aren't allowed to take pictures or videos inside but here is our little guy enjoying the fall leaves outside after one of his sessions. read more

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How does this place have 5 stars. Whatever you do avoid Ms. Rebecca. She is extremely unenthusiastic and lack luster in engaging with non verbal autistic children. My son did not see any improvement with this facility and my son was dropped due to not seeming to be engaging. They basically said he didn't seem like he was into therapy and was too tired, but the therapy was him playing with play doh and games he has at home. Often times his therapist would make him see a substitute even when she is in office. She would just bump his appt time and see another child in his scheduled time. Please avoid this place if your child is non verbal. They also did not communicate with his school or other therapist on his progress. Talked to the manager and all she did was apologize and say they can do better. Unacceptable. read more

My son comes here for speech therapy because during COVID he developed delayed speech. The therapists here have been caring and knowledgeable. The admin has also been very on top of communication with me including surveys and organization. I couldn't recommend this clinic enough. read more

My son has been with Child's Play for almost two years now, receiving both speech and OT services. Though it took a while for space to open up for him, I am incredibly grateful it did. The caring nature, flexibility in the day's plan, and the play based approach all of the staff take, is paramount to his ability to get through a session, even when he's not feeling especially cooperative. He's made a colossal amount of progress during his time, and I'm sure he will carry the skills he has learned into his adolescence and far beyond. As a parent, they make things really easy too. Billing is automated and bills are easily accessed via an online portal. COVID protocol has been top notch as well, offering both telehealth and in-person services that feel incredibly safe. And, perhaps most importantly, its pretty easy to get a hold of a kind human for a quick question. I honestly feel lucky we found Child's Play. read more

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Three of my children have attended Child's Play therapy continuously over the past five plus years. I am always impressed by the quality of service. Everyone is kind, knowledgeable and really adapts the program to your child's needs. All of my children have and continue to benefit so much from their service. I give Child's Play my highest recommendation. read more

I absolutely love this place. My daughter is in speech therapy for the next 6 months and I've already seen an improvement in her speech the 1st month. She actually loves to come to her sessions. We started off with Ms. Maya and then we got Ms. Rebecca. So far so good. I'll definitely update my review after her sessions are completed. Oh and the nice young lady at the front desk is always so welcoming. read more

daughter attended for 3 years from age 2 to 5 yo. had 3 different therapist due to therapist relocating or job position changes. all 3 therapists were absolutely amazing. daughter has now graduated from their program and language has grown exponentially. facility is clean, easy parking. 4 stars instead of 5 due to scheduling inflexibilities. read more

Our 6 year old has been at CPTS for almost a year now and he LOVES it here. Dustin, his SLP, is amazing!! He has helped our son grow in so many ways. When he started last year he had very minimal language but is now able to communicate through various language modalities. Dustin has helped him navigate not only his speech needs but also uncovering a lot of our son's sensory needs. We have seen so much growth since coming to CPTS. The front desk staff is also amazing with accommodating our child's ever changing therapy/school schedules'. We're also hoping to start OT here too soon. read more

My son has been going to Child's Play since May and he is progressing with the following: Bri is working with him on language and speech. She is so amazing with him and connects with him because of her great personality and all of her modalities to get him focused. More to share Lisette is working on his motor skills and her warm personality is great for Miles. More to share read more

We were fortunate to be matched with Child's Play for my child's speech therapy services, and have been receiving services for a few months now. First off, setting up sessions was quick and easy - they're very responsive. We also have had a solid experience in covid times - you can choose to do the session virtually or in person, and if in person there are temperature checks outdoors, sanitizing stations, masks and face shield used consistently. We love our speech therapist Lindsay, who engages my kid in all manner of songs, toys, flashcards, stories - we've made so much progress! They have also recently expanded their space and taken over additional rooms in the building, so there's more room for everyone. I believe they also offer occupational therapy and other pediatric developmental assessments/therapies. In general, I feel like there's so much demand for their services in this area and I'm grateful that we've found a great place in our neighborhood, I'd recommend Child's Play for any parent looking for a great place for their child! read more

I am so thankful for Child's Play Therapy Services! We have worked with Miss Tatiana, Miss Bri and Yasmine and they are the best of the best! Miss Tatiana is my sons therapist and she is amazing! So patient and flexible, she is always finding a way to connect to my sons interests and keeps him engaged. He has shown so much growth in the last year and Miss Tatiana always makes it fun for him. I really can't express my gratitude enough! read more

My son has been going here for two years for speech and we cannot recommend this place enough. They staff are extremely friendly and the clinicians are both skilled and great with kids. My son has been making great progress under their care, and they welcome us like we are family. This is definitely the place to go for child services read more

My son has been attending Child's play therapy for a little bit over a year now and our experience has been nothing but great . Everyone here is so nice and welcoming. Even the supervisor Gina she is so sweet when she sees me and my son and asks how we are doing. This review is mostly for the speech therapist Dustin . He is GREAT. My son is autistic and Dustin has so much patience with him. He is always so pleasant with my son and encourages him and pushes him to do his best. I've seen a huge difference in my sons vocabulary since seeing Dustin and we are so lucky to have him as a speech therapist. read more

We are so grateful to our friend and former OT at Child's Play for recommending their services to us. Our daughter struggled with her coordination and sense of control which was further exacerbated during a year of virtual learning during the pandemic. I am so incredibly impressed with the progress she has made in the time she has been working with the Occupational Therapists, Nikki and Victoria, at Child's play. She is more grounded and mindful of her movements. The targeted strengthening exercises have also helped with her timing of movements, safety, balance, and sequencing. We LOVE Child's Play! read more

My son has been going to his Occupational therapy for about 1.5 years. During that time, he has received treatments from multiple therapists including the owner, and they all have been wonderful. Sarah, his current therapist, has been our greatest ally during our difficult journey through my son's sensory processing disorder. Having a child with sensory and behavioral issues has been HARD, even before COVID. But having a therapist who truly cares about my child, as well as my own well being, has been a true blessing. read more

My daughter loves her time at Child's Play so much that she asks everyday, "Is it OT day with Irene??" We have been extremely happy with Child's Play pre-Covid to today, during Covid. The care, compassion and professionalism is top notch and we know that Irene adores and enjoys working with out child. We were so impressed with the initial evaluation and with the continued physical therapy methods used to help regulate our child's sensory needs. read more

Child's Play Therapy Services is run by an incredible group of professionals who care deeply for the children they serve. My daughter has been seeing Irene for over a year and not only have we seen wonderful progress in her flexibly, strength, fine motor skills etc. but she looks forward to her session every single week. It's my daughter's absolute favorite thing. Thank you Irene and team for your wonderful work. read more

Christina Lyons is brilliant, kind, and incredibly knowledgable. As a first time mom I was anxious with so many questions and needed help with my newborn. Her care is paramount and she has ensured that my daughter is in the best health possible. She comes highly recommended and still exceeded all my expectations. Her staff is also incredible! read more

We started at Child's Play during the pandemic for occupational therapy services for my son. They have been absolutely fantastic with their COVID protocols. I have felt safe sending my son each week. They have even offered virtual sessions to keep momentum going when we traveled and needed to socially distance to keep others safe. My son loves going to Irene each week. He works hard at his sessions but has so much fun doing it. We are seeing lots of progress since he started. We drive from Pleasanton and they are absolutely worth the time. This place is a gem! read more

My son began therapy with Child's Play during the pandemic. We wanted him to still have a one on one opportunity to interact with a therapist to encourage his speech. Child's Place has been extremely cautious and clean during this difficult time. My son has shown so much progress since he has been back in therapy and we're so excited to see how much more he gains from being in the program. Tatiana, Yasmine and all staff thank you so much for keeping us in the loop, being available to us during this time and making your work count. It's really appreciated! read more

Child's Play is awesome! My son is 3 and has been going to Child's Play for over 6 months twice a week. His improvement has been amazing. The speech therapists are great, especially Lindsay. Lindsay is so warm, fun and engaging with my son. She makes talking fun by introducing new games and toys to him! I would highly recommend this facility and especially Lindsay. read more

This place was great a year to a year and a half ago. Then our OT left and the replacements have been meh at best. The head OT person is abrasive and does not listen. Always interrupting. The space is pretty good. But there is too much commotion. Other therapists walking on and out of the room to grab things. Plus no chair for the parent. Sitting on the floor with severe rheumatoid arthritis is really difficult. I would no longer recommend this place. read more

My daughter has been attending speech therapy weekly, for about 2.5 months. She absolutely LOVES Miss Bri and is so excited when we tell her we're going. When we started, at 20 months old, she had 8 words and now she has closer to 40. Miss Bri has supernatural patience and energy - she's wonderful! read more

I walked into Child's Play feeling concerned and anxious about certain aspects of my son's development and I walked away feeling empowered, educated, supported and equipped with a wide breadth or tools. During our time at Child's Play, my son's coordination improved substantially as did his emotion regulation related to social anxiety. His confidence grew and this manifested across every domain -- home, school and the community. His OT, Dalya Heller, is dedicated, incredibly skilled, kind, authentic and calm in the face of whatever struggles come her way. Being connected to her helped me find the confidence I needed as a parent to show up for my son's areas of growth. The support staff is also incredible, accommodating every schedule change I requested with professionalism and kindness. This Clinic is superb and I highly recommend their services! read more

How do you begin to write a review about someone who has fundamentally changed your family's life for the better? I came across Christina's website while searching for child therapists around my area. I didn't know exactly what I was looking for but I desperately needed help for my 3-year-old son who was becoming increasingly anxious and fearful of his everyday surroundings. As an infant, my son was extremely fussy, anxious, and sensitive to everything surrounding him. Background noises, looks from strangers, and unfamiliar textures and places would throw him into a tailspin of uncontrollable crying for hours. I found myself isolated at home most days in fear of his unpredictable tantrums. Although everyone assured me he was just going through a phase, instinctually as a mother, I knew that something wasn't right, and his fears/anxiety never truly went away. When I finally met Christina, I was a little skeptical, because I didn't understand how OT was used to address my son's fears, attitude and worldview, especially since he was born physically healthy. It wasn't until she started demonstrating and educating me on how different my son's nervous system processed information that it all clicked and made sense. Not only did my son process sensory information differently, he also struggled with motor planning and spatial awareness, which explained so much of his anxiety/fears and meltdowns. We've been working with Christina weekly for a few months now, and I can't even begin to tell you the progress we have achieved. My son used to be scared of play structures and moving objects, like the swing, and now he runs towards with it with gusto and confidence like a typical 3-year-old should. His tantrums used to last anywhere from 30-60 minutes and now it doesn't last longer than 20 minutes. The list goes on and on. My son has so much more confidence in his abilities and isn't as anxious or fearful of his surroundings as he used to be. Even our close family and friends have commented on his progress and change in attitude. Most importantly, she has given me tools that work specifically for my son. Whenever I hit a road block, she's always there to give me a breakdown of what's going on in his mind and an action plan for me to try. And it always works! Christina truly loves what she does, and she has taught me how to better understand my son and how to push the limits of what he's capable of in a healthy, dignified way. read more

We have utilized OT services at Child's Play and it has been a wonderful experience. My kiddos were at ease during the assessment process and then were matched with lovely therapists for ongoing services. The therapists really listen to our needs and also care about my thoughts and feelings as the parent, along this journey. Everyone is very responsive to email/phone messages. The admin has been helpful with any questions about invoices for insurance. They also have a useful portal where I can access receipts for insurance as well as exercises that have been prescribed at home. read more

My son has been receiving speech services with Lindsay and she is by far the best therapist my son has had! He looks forward to his appointments and always has a blast with her! We have been with Child's Play for 5 months and my son has improved leaps and bounds! I cannot thank Lindsay enough- we are beyond grateful. She has worked with my son's preschool speech therapist which as been very helpful in his IEP process! Child's Play has always been flexible if we needed to cancel or change our appointments, and as a single parent that is very much appreciated! We love this place! read more

After a stressful search I found this place for speech therapy. From the start Yasmine was very helpful and made sure I got a call back. With every place being backed up due to the world shutting down luckily we got right in with Bri who has done so much magic with my son. She is very patient and she understood my child's personality right away. Bri does more then speech therapy for us she gives us information on everything which has helped make this whole journey much easier. My son is excited every week to see his speech therapist and I am excited to see the new things she teaches him. read more

Child's Play is aptly named. My toddler, who attends both speech and occupational therapy, cried one day because he DIDN'T have an appointment that day and he really wanted to "go play with Miss Lindsay and Miss Sarah!!" He gets so much enjoyment out of both sessions and as parents, we feel they are making a huge impact on his development. He's come so far since we started and it's an added bonus that he loves it so much. read more