Making speech therapy more accessible for local families, one partnership at a time.
Finding time for speech therapy can be challenging, especially when after-school appointments are in high demand. At The Speech and Language Center (SLC), we’re helping families overcome this challenge by bringing speech therapy directly to participating daycares and private schools in Rockingham County, Loudoun County, and surrounding communities.
These partnerships allow children to receive speech therapy during their regular school or daycare day without parents needing to arrange transportation to and from the clinic. For families waiting for an after-school appointment, this may also provide an opportunity to begin services sooner.
Making Speech Therapy More Convenient for Families
We understand that balancing school, work, extracurricular activities, and appointments isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve developed partnerships with local daycares and private schools to provide another option for accessing speech therapy.
Our speech-language pathologists travel to participating locations to provide outpatient speech therapy services. Children can receive the support they need while remaining in their familiar daycare or school setting.
These partnerships offer several benefits:
- More scheduling options: Daytime appointments may offer an alternative to highly requested after-school clinic times.
- Less travel for families: Parents don’t have to leave work or transport their child to a separate therapy appointment.
- Minimal disruption: Children can receive therapy without leaving their daycare or school for an outside appointment.
- Familiar surroundings: Services take place in an environment where children already spend much of their day.
- Insurance coverage: These are outpatient speech therapy services, and families may use their health insurance benefits, depending on their plan.
Our Daycare and Private School Partners
We’re proud to collaborate with daycares and private schools throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Loudoun County, including the locations below. As our partnerships continue to grow, we encourage families to contact us to learn about current opportunities for speech therapy at their child’s daycare or private school.
Rockingham County Partners
Eastern Mennonite School (EMS)
Eastern Mennonite School is a private school in Harrisonburg that emphasizes academic excellence, community, and experiential learning. Our partnership provides students with access to outpatient speech therapy during the school day, helping families incorporate services into their child’s regular schedule.
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Redeemer Classical School
Redeemer Classical School offers a classical Christian education in the Shenandoah Valley. Through our partnership, students can receive outpatient speech therapy during the school day without needing to leave campus for an appointment.
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Tots N Toyland
Tots N Toyland is a childcare center in Harrisonburg focused on providing a safe, nurturing environment for young children. Our partnership allows children to receive outpatient speech therapy while remaining in their regular childcare setting.
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Agape Center for Care
Agape Center for Care is a Harrisonburg daycare and preschool serving young children with varying developmental needs. Through our partnership, children can receive outpatient speech therapy during their daycare day, providing families with another convenient option for accessing services.
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Loudoun County Partners
Karter School of One Loudoun – Ashburn, VA
Karter School of One Loudoun provides early childhood education in Ashburn, Virginia. Through our partnership, children can receive outpatient speech therapy during their regular school day without families needing to arrange a separate trip to the clinic.
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Karter School of Cascades – Sterling, VA
Karter School of Cascades provides early childhood education and care in Sterling, Virginia. Our partnership allows children to access outpatient speech therapy within their familiar school environment, offering families a convenient alternative to traditional clinic appointments.
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Supporting Students in Our Local Public Schools
In addition to our daycare and private school partnerships, The Speech And Language Center contracts with three public school divisions in the Shenandoah Valley to support their speech-language services:
- Rockingham County Public Schools
- Harrisonburg City Public Schools
- Page County Public Schools
Through these partnerships, our speech-language pathologists work with school divisions to support students’ communication needs and access to educational services.
Unlike our outpatient speech therapy services at daycares and private schools, these services are provided through contracts with the public school divisions and are not billed to families’ health insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Speech Therapy at Daycare and School
Can my child receive speech therapy at their daycare or private school?
Yes! If your child attends one of our participating locations in the Harrisonburg or Loudoun County areas, they may be able to receive outpatient speech therapy during their regular school or daycare day. Contact SLC to learn more about eligibility and availability.
Do I need to bring my child to the clinic for appointments?
No. At participating daycares and private schools, our speech-language pathologists travel to the location to provide therapy services.
Can I use my child’s health insurance?
Yes. These services are provided through our outpatient speech therapy program. Coverage depends on your insurance plan, and our team can help you understand your benefits.
What if we’re currently waiting for an after-school appointment?
Daytime therapy at a participating daycare or private school may provide another scheduling option. Depending on availability, this could allow your child to begin receiving services sooner rather than waiting for an after-school clinic appointment.
Does my child need an IEP to receive speech therapy at a daycare or private school?
No. Our outpatient speech therapy services do not require an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Children may receive services based on their individual speech and language needs.
Can my child receive speech therapy if their daycare or private school isn’t listed?
Currently, we provide on-site services at participating locations. However, we’re always interested in exploring new partnerships with local daycares and private schools. We encourage families and administrators to contact us to discuss potential opportunities.
How do I get started?
Contact The Speech and Language Center to discuss your child’s speech and language needs, insurance coverage, and available appointment options. Our team can help determine whether therapy at a participating location may be a good fit.
Helping More Children Access the Services They Need
At The Speech and Language Center, we’re committed to making speech therapy more accessible and convenient for families throughout the Shenandoah Valley and Loudoun County.
Whether your child receives services at one of our clinics or through a daycare or private school partnership, our goal remains the same: helping children build the communication skills they need to succeed.
Interested in speech therapy at your child’s daycare or private school?
Contact The Speech And Language Center to learn more about our services and available scheduling options.
Are you a daycare or private school administrator interested in partnering with SLC? We’d love to explore how we can bring speech therapy services to your students.
