The Nest: UP Parent and Toddler Playgroup is a parent-participation, social engagement program for toddler and preschoolers. This program provides support for families who have concerns about their child’s development, are on a waitlist for an autism assessment, or whose child has received an autism diagnosis, but who want parent inclusive and social intervention options.

The playgroup is specialized for children with social communication difficulties or developmental delays and provides quality play activities and experiences to help boost skill development. The program follows UP’s early social communication skills curriculum, based on research supported strategies from the Early Start Denver Model, Early Social Interaction Model, and Project IMPACT. Parents will learn how to implement relevant strategies and will leave each playgroup session with activity ideas to enhance these developmental play skills at home. 

Program Structure

Small group format with up to 6 children with caregiver participation. If an additional caregiver would like to attend, they can watch from our observation area and/or swap in to support their child. 

Fall Session: September 19th – November 28th, 2026

• Saturdays – 9:30-10:30am
  • Classes occur on Sept 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28
  • No Classes on Thanksgiving long weekend (October 10th)

Cost

• $400.00 for the session when paid in full
• 2x installments of $215.00 (Sept 15, October 15)
• If families have Autism funding available, this can be used to pay for the program.
• We reserve 2 spots each session for supported registration for families experiencing financial constraints; please contact us for availability.

Registration

Fill out our registration form below to register!