Daycare-Based ABA Therapy in Ontario

Daycare-based ABA therapy integrates behaviour therapy within a structured social environment. It allows your child to receive one-on-one support while engaging in typical daycare routines and peer interactions.
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Key benefits:

• Encourages socialization and group play

• Promotes skill generalization in real peer settings

• Collaboration between therapists and daycare staff

Considerations:

• Less private compared to home sessions

• Coordination between daycare staff and ABA team is essential

• May require adjustment if the child is new to daycare

Virtual ABA Therapy in Ontario

Virtual ABA therapy offers flexibility by delivering sessions online. It’s ideal for families in remote areas or those seeking continuity without travel barriers.
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Key benefits:

• Accessible anywhere in Ontario

• Consistent therapy during travel, weather, or health disruptions

• Encourages parent participation in the learning process

Considerations:

• Requires reliable internet and quiet space

• Less hands-on than in-person therapy

• Some sensory-based interventions may need in-person follow-up

Which Model Fits Your Child and Family?

Selecting the right model comes down to matching the child’s needs, the family environment, and the goals of therapy.

Consider the Child’s Profile

• Does your child benefit from a familiar one-on-one setting (suggesting in-home might be optimal)?

• Are their goals heavily social-interaction-oriented (suggesting daycare-based would be strong)?

• Is travel/transportation, location, or schedule a barrier (making virtual an important option)?

• Do they have sensory or physical needs that require hands-on support (lean towards in-home or daycare)?

• Are peer interactions already a goal? If so, daycare or blended models may excel.

Consider the Family Routine & Environment

• Do you have the home environment for in-home sessions (quiet, consistent, minimal distractions)?

• Is your child already attending daycare or would a transition be smooth?

• Do you have reliable internet and space for virtual sessions?

• How much time can you dedicate to parent-training and involvement?

• What is your schedule like (work hours, commute, siblings)? Which model may reduce burden?

Blended or Hybrid Approach

In many cases, a blended model can be ideal. For example:

• Start with in-home intensive ABA to build fundamentals, then transition some sessions to daycare for social skill generalisation.

• Use virtual sessions as supplementary support (especially when travel or health issues arise).

• Many programs incorporate “home + daycare + virtual” elements to maximise flexibility and outcomes.

Outcomes at Advance Therapy Canada: What We Believe & Deliver

At Advance Therapy Canada, we deliver each model (in-home, daycare, virtual) to high standards. Our team of Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs), therapists and allied professionals ensure:

• Individualised assessment and treatment planning at the start of each child’s journey.

• Regular progress tracking and timely adjustments based on data.

• Strong collaboration with families, daycare staff (when applicable) and community supports.

• Parent coaching across all models to ensure carryover into all settings.

• Emphasis on meaningful social skill development, daily-living skills and behaviour reduction — aligned with best practices.

We have observed that children who receive therapy in the setting that best aligns with their profile and family routine tend to progress faster and show stronger generalisation of skills.

How to Choose & What Questions to Ask

When you’re evaluating ABA service providers or discussing models, consider asking:

• “How will you tailor the model (home/daycare/virtual) to my child’s specific goals?”

• “What supports do you provide for generalisation of skills across settings?”

• “How do you engage daycare staff (in the daycare-based model) and parents?”

• “In the virtual model: what platform, what session structure, how do you manage distractions?”

• “What data do you track, and how often will we review progress?”

• “If we start in-home and move to daycare (or switch to virtual), how is that transition managed?”

Conclusion

Selecting between in-home vs daycare vs virtual ABA is not about “which is best overall” — it’s about which is best for your child and your family. At Advance Therapy Canada, we believe that outcome is optimised when the delivery model fits the child’s profile, the family’s routine and the environment supports meaningful, everyday learning. If you’d like to explore which option is right for you or your child, please get in touch for a no-obligation consultation.

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