Milieu Children's Center

Milieu Children's Center Providing a holistic approach to pediatric habilitation and development.

Our clinicians are well versed in cognitive, social-emotional, gross motor, fine motor, play, speech and language development of children birth to 10 years of age.

🌱 At Milieu Children’s Center, we believe parents are their child’s most powerful and effective interventionists.There’s...
10/08/2025

🌱 At Milieu Children’s Center, we believe parents are their child’s most powerful and effective interventionists.

There’s often a “wait and see” approach when it comes to child development—but growth flourishes when we shift toward intentionality and proactive engagement. Every interaction, play moment, and connection becomes an opportunity to nurture skills and confidence.

✨ Here are some ways to be proactive in your child’s development:
• 🧠 Understand developmental milestones: Having a general idea of what to expect helps you know what to model and encourage next.
• 💬 Model emerging skills: Whether it’s new words, gestures, or motor skills—show, repeat, and celebrate every small step.
• 📚 Read together every day: Books build language, imagination, and attention while deepening connection.
• 🎨 Offer enriching experiences: Play outdoors, create art, explore textures—real-world experiences teach more than screens ever could.
• 💞 Engage with presence: True growth happens when children feel seen, heard, and connected.

And remember—you’re not expected to know it all. Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and that’s okay. What matters is being curious, proactive, and open to learning.

💡 At Milieu Children’s Center, we’re here to walk alongside you—supporting your child’s growth while empowering you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to help them thrive.

✨Can you tell we are having fun? ✨Last week our TEP friends took off on a transportation adventure! 🚗✈️🚜 We explored all...
10/07/2025

✨Can you tell we are having fun? ✨

Last week our TEP friends took off on a transportation adventure! 🚗✈️🚜 We explored all things that go — washing cars with bubbles, splashing in water, and turning it all into a fun sensory experience!! 💦✨

October is ADHD Awareness Month 💛At Milieu Children’s Center, we want to create more awareness, provide education, and o...
10/06/2025

October is ADHD Awareness Month 💛
At Milieu Children’s Center, we want to create more awareness, provide education, and offer support to parents of children with neurodivergent needs.

Understanding ADHD starts with recognizing that it’s not about a child trying to misbehave or being “difficult.” It’s about a child whose brain works differently — one that often needs more movement, more sensory input, and environments that honor their way of learning.

Unfortunately, many settings aren’t yet designed to support these needs, but small changes at home and school can make a big difference. Here are some ways to help children with ADHD channel their energy and optimize learning:

✨ Movement matters. Give your child frequent opportunities to move — running, jumping, stretching, or spending time outdoors. Physical activity helps their body regulate and their mind focus.

✨ Limit screen time. Fast-paced screens and video games can overstimulate the brain. Create healthy boundaries and choose calm, engaging activities instead.

✨ Honor sensory needs. Notice what your child seeks — movement, touch, sound, or pressure — and incorporate sensory-friendly tools like fidgets, weighted items, or movement breaks.

✨ Know their learning style. Help your child discover how they learn best — visually, through listening, or hands-on experiences — and use that to support their learning.

✨ Build self-awareness and advocacy. Encourage your child to understand their strengths and needs. The goal is for them to say, “This helps me learn best.”

Every child with ADHD has an incredible surplus of curiosity and creativity — they just need the right channels to let it shine. 🌈

🌟 Introducing AAC Early: What Parents Need to Know There is no “right” or specific age for introducing Augmentative and ...
10/03/2025

🌟 Introducing AAC Early: What Parents Need to Know

There is no “right” or specific age for introducing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). What truly matters is ACCESS—when a child is given the opportunity to communicate, their world opens up.

At the beginning, the focus isn’t on perfection. It starts with modeling—parents, caregivers, and therapists showing children how to use AAC and giving them consistent access to it in everyday routines. Over time, children learn that AAC is a reliable tool to express their needs, ideas, and feelings.

👉 Access is key. The goal at first is not to force words or responses, but simply to ensure the child knows they can communicate at any time.

Many parents worry that AAC might hinder speech and language development. Research tells us the opposite:
✨ AAC does not stop children from speaking.
✨ AAC often serves as a bridge, reducing frustration and supporting language growth.
✨ In many cases, once children have consistent access to AAC, they begin to verbalize more because they feel confident and understood.

Every child deserves a voice—whether through spoken words, gestures, or AAC devices. Introducing AAC early is not about replacing speech, but about giving children a way to connect with others and participate fully in their world.

💬 Communication is not about age—it’s about access.

Happy AAC Awareness Month! 🌟October is dedicated to creating awareness and understanding around Augmentative and Alterna...
10/02/2025

Happy AAC Awareness Month! 🌟
October is dedicated to creating awareness and understanding around Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC refers to all the different ways children can communicate beyond speech—this can include gestures, symbols, communication boards, and robust AAC devices.

Introducing AAC early gives children the chance to build meaningful connections, express themselves, and find their voice. Every child deserves access to a communication system that allows them to be heard, understood, and included.

At Milieu Children’s Center, we are passionate advocates for AAC. We believe in supporting communication in every way possible—whether through modeling, hands-on strategies, or providing AAC devices—so that children can grow into confident communicators.

💬 Because every child has something important to say, and they deserve the tools to share it.

✨Our TEP friends are exploring the theme of the five senses + emotions! Through hands-on activities, they discovered how...
09/30/2025

✨Our TEP friends are exploring the theme of the five senses + emotions! Through hands-on activities, they discovered how their senses help them understand the world while also learning to connect those experiences to their feelings. 💛

Why is this so important? In early childhood, integrating senses and emotions helps kids build meaningful connections with their surroundings and with themselves. It supports self-awareness, emotional regulation, and confidence—all while having fun exploring and creating! 🌟

Every child is a whole person—mind, body, heart, and spirit. 🌱 At Milieu, we know that development doesn’t happen in iso...
09/29/2025

Every child is a whole person—mind, body, heart, and spirit. 🌱 At Milieu, we know that development doesn’t happen in isolated pieces. A child’s ability to learn is deeply connected to their emotions, relationships, sensory experiences, and sense of self.

That’s why our therapy and education take a holistic approach. We see beyond skills and milestones to truly understand the whole child. By nurturing each developmental domain, we create the foundation for children to grow not only as learners, but as thinkers, dreamers, movers, and feelers. 💜

This is at the heart of the DIR® model we follow—where connection, play, and relationship are the path to meaningful growth.

At Milieu Children’s Center, we believe sensory play is so much more than just fun — it’s essential for development 🌟Sen...
09/24/2025

At Milieu Children’s Center, we believe sensory play is so much more than just fun — it’s essential for development 🌟

Sensory-based activities (touching, moving, listening, smelling, and seeing) help children build the “whole body connection,” strengthening pathways in the brain that support learning, attention, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. Research shows that when children engage their senses, they learn new skills more effectively because their brains and bodies are working together.

From squishing playdough to splashing in water, sensory play lays the foundation for language, motor skills, social interactions, and self-confidence. It’s evidence-based, playful learning in action 💡💛

✨ Meet Play Pals — Where Therapy Meets Play ✨Play Pals is our relationship-based enrichment program for toddlers ages 2–...
09/23/2025

✨ Meet Play Pals — Where Therapy Meets Play ✨

Play Pals is our relationship-based enrichment program for toddlers ages 2–3 who are ready for a gentle drop-off experience designed to support the whole child. 💛

Each 2.5-hour session is thoughtfully structured to promote communication, sensory development, and school-readiness through joyful, child-led activities.

🗣️ The first 90 minutes are led by our bilingual speech-language pathologist, Ms. Gaby, who supports:
• Communication development
• Social interaction
• Engagement & connection
—all through evidence-based, play-based strategies.

🎨 The final hour is led by our certified occupational therapist, Ms. Jackie, who brings in:
• Sensory-rich activities
• Fine and gross motor play
• OT-based skills to support regulation and independence

🌱 Whether your child needs a little extra support or you’re simply looking for a meaningful alternative to full-time daycare, Play Pals is the perfect stepping stone.

📍 2x/week | 2.5-hour sessions
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
📞 Call (305) 763-8132 or 📧 email services@milieuchild.com to enroll—spots are limited!

Our Therapeutic- Educational Program offers a nurturing environment for children 32 months* to 5 years of age who would ...
09/23/2025

Our Therapeutic- Educational Program offers a nurturing environment for children 32 months* to 5 years of age who would benefit from specialized instruction to address varied capabilities**

The Program utilizes a multidisciplinary perspective and collaboration between professionals and parents to reveal the vibrant potential of each child.

Our program utilizes PLAY to CONNECT while
scaffolding GROWTH and LEARNING through a
Therapeutic- Play Approach, a Personalized Educational Plan (PEP), and Social Reinforcers.

To maintain children properly engaged throughout the day, a balanced and multi-dimensional routine is put
in place. Periods fluctuate from child-lead to adult-lead, social to individualized, from sitting to moving and
dancing, from indoor to outdoor. These periods are filled with multi-modal experiences including visual,
auditory, and kinesthetic activities, to address children’s different learning styles and sensory preferences.

Our comprehensive model is committed to Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and accounts for whole-child growth including: social-emotional, cognition, play, sensory processing, gross motor, fine motor, speech sound development, receptive and expressive language.

For more information or to
schedule a consult please contact us:
(305) 763-8132
services@milieuchild.com
danielle@milieuchild.com
dariana@milieuchild.com

Budding Babies: Empowering Parents in the Earliest Years✨The first years of life are a time of rapid growth and incredib...
09/23/2025

Budding Babies: Empowering Parents in the Earliest Years✨

The first years of life are a time of rapid growth and incredible potential. Budding Babies is a thoughtfully designed program that supports and empowers parents and caregivers during this critical developmental window.

Through a blend of engaging workshops, personalized coaching, and hands-on activities, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your baby’s unique developmental journey, including:
• 🧠 Brain growth and the foundations of early learning
• 💞 Bonding and building secure attachment
• 🗣️ Language development and understanding early communication cues
• 🧸 Motor milestones like sitting, crawling, and walking
• 🌙 Daily routines for sleep, nutrition, and regulation
• 😌 Emotional expression and early self-regulation skills

Led by experienced speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists, each session is rooted in practical, research-based strategies to help you create a responsive, nurturing environment where your child can thrive.

Whether you’re a first-time parent or looking to deepen your understanding, Budding Babies offers a warm, supportive space to learn, ask questions, and grow—together with your child.

Children learn best when their senses are engaged 🌟 From touching and moving to listening and observing, sensory play he...
09/22/2025

Children learn best when their senses are engaged 🌟 From touching and moving to listening and observing, sensory play helps build strong brain connections that support learning, communication, and confidence. At Milieu Children’s Center, we celebrate the power of play as the most natural classroom for growth. 💛

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5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 282
South Miami, FL
33143

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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