Social skills groups · Burbank
LEAF Early Development
A 16-week small-group social skills and play class in Burbank for young children with developmental delays, led by credentialed early intervention specialists.
- Ages
- Ages 3–9
- Price
- Ask the provider
- Where
- 269 E. Providencia Ave, Burbank
Social Skills & Play Group
Ages 3–9
A 16-week Social Skills & Play Group for children with developmental delays and social-communication needs, led by credentialed early intervention specialists in small groups (typically two to eight peers). Each session begins with 60 minutes of direct instruction using evidence-based practices on communication, cooperation, self-regulation and conflict resolution, followed by 45 minutes of structured play with guided adult facilitation so children can practice the skills. Children are tracked with the DRDP (ages 3-6) or the SSIS (ages 7-9) and families receive feedback. Suited to children who show some interest in peers, can follow one- or two-step directions with support, and are learning to take turns. Skills covered include initiating play, sharing, problem solving, emotion regulation and asking for help. Held in Burbank; the site lists financial assistance.
- Social skills groups, Play groups, Early intervention and Social-emotional development
- Megan Stires, ECSE credentialed early intervention specialist, Sally Calderon, M.A., Preny Setaghaian, M.A., Art Therapist and Anastasiia Berezhnyi, Social Skills Facilitator
About LEAF Early Development
LEAF (L.E.A.F) Early Development is a Burbank social skills program started by two co-workers, Megan Stires and Sally Calderon, who are credentialed early intervention specialists with a combined 18 years of experience working with young children and their families. It runs small social skills and play groups, a social summer camp and a recreational social program, and is listed as PEERS-certified for preschoolers by UCLA. Sessions take place at 269 E. Providencia Ave in Burbank, inside Media City Church.
- Credentialed early intervention specialists
- UCLA PEERS for Preschoolers certified
Where and how to reach them
269 E. Providencia Ave
Burbank, CA 91502Details from leafearlydevelopment.com, checked October 12, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with LEAF Early Development before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.
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Social Skills & Play Group
Ages 3–9
A 16-week Social Skills & Play Group for children with developmental delays and social-communication needs, led by credentialed early intervention specialists in small groups (typically two to eight peers). Each session begins with 60 minutes of direct instruction using evidence-based practices on communication, cooperation, self-regulation and conflict resolution, followed by 45 minutes of structured play with guided adult facilitation so children can practice the skills. Children are tracked with the DRDP (ages 3-6) or the SSIS (ages 7-9) and families receive feedback. Suited to children who show some interest in peers, can follow one- or two-step directions with support, and are learning to take turns. Skills covered include initiating play, sharing, problem solving, emotion regulation and asking for help. Held in Burbank; the site lists financial assistance.