# LEAF Early Development

> Social skills groups · Burbank. 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: 3–9
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 269 E. Providencia Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
- Website: https://leafearlydevelopment.com
- Phone: (818) 588-3555
- Email: leafdevelopmentskills@gmail.com
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/burbank/leaf-early-development

## 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.

## 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.

Details from https://leafearlydevelopment.com, checked October 12, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.