FAQs Archive - Merlin Day Academy https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/ Merlin Day Academy Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:25:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Does my child have to be potty trained? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/does-my-child-have-to-be-potty-trained/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:52:56 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2774 No, your child does not have to be potty trained to attend Merlin Day Academy. We will include that in your child’s therapy goals and begin working on it when your child is developmentally ready! 

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]]> No, your child does not have to be potty trained to attend Merlin Day Academy. We will include that in your child’s therapy goals and begin working on it when your child is developmentally ready! 

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]]> What are the billing options? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/what-are-the-billing-options/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:52:24 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2772 Merlin Day Academy is able to bill health insurance, and our admin team conducts a detailed verification of cost and coverage, so you know all costs prior to enrollment. We are in-network with Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO/ Blue Choice, and Blue Cross PPO Gold/ Silver/ Bronze. Our in-house billing team [...]

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]]> Merlin Day Academy is able to bill health insurance, and our admin team conducts a detailed verification of cost and coverage, so you know all costs prior to enrollment. We are in-network with Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO/ Blue Choice, and Blue Cross PPO Gold/ Silver/ Bronze. Our in-house billing team takes care of claims, disputes, etc so you can relax and enjoy your free time with your family. We also provide complimentary interest-free financing to spread your Max Out of Pocket cost out over the year. Additional fees apply for education, lunch, admin, and after-school club. 

ISBE placement is also accepted with an IEP and placement coordinated through your local school district. Please note that ISBE placement at Merlin Day Academy does not cover the costs of ABA or Extended Day therapies, and therapy minutes will depend on your child’s IEP. If you would like to add on ABA or Extended Day therapies, we can bill private insurance for these services. 

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]]> What ages does Merlin Day Academy serve? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/what-ages-does-merlin-day-academy-serve/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:51:37 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2770 Merlin Day Academy currently supports students ages 6-14.

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]]> Merlin Day Academy currently supports students ages 6-14.

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]]> Do you offer naptime? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/do-you-offer-naptime/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:51:00 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2768 No, at this time we do not offer naptime within our curriculum. Children have access to sensory retreat rooms to take breaks as needed. 

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]]> No, at this time we do not offer naptime within our curriculum. Children have access to sensory retreat rooms to take breaks as needed. 

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]]> Do you accommodate children with allergies? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/do-you-accommodate-children-with-allergies/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:50:18 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2766 Yes, we do! We ask that caregivers list their child's known allergies and dietary needs when filling out their enrollment packet.

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]]> Yes, we do! We ask that caregivers list their child’s known allergies and dietary needs when filling out their enrollment packet.

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]]> What is the class size? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/what-is-the-class-size/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:47:28 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2764 The class size is up to 12 students, but students are divided into small groups of 3-6 children for their education and therapy rotations. We have an average provider:student ratio of 1:3. 

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]]> The class size is up to 12 students, but students are divided into small groups of 3-6 children for their education and therapy rotations. We have an average provider:student ratio of 1:3. 

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]]> Does your program run year-round? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/does-your-program-run-year-round/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:46:53 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2762 Yes, our program runs year round, with short professional development and holiday breaks throughout the year. We send a detailed calendar out to families with the exact dates so you can plan accordingly. 

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]]> Yes, our program runs year round, with short professional development and holiday breaks throughout the year. We send a detailed calendar out to families with the exact dates so you can plan accordingly. 

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]]> How do you place a child into a classroom? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/how-do-you-place-a-child-into-a-classroom/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:46:16 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2760 Our multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists conduct initial evaluations during the enrollment process to learn how to best support your child. Children are placed in classrooms based on their age, areas of growth, goals, and our team’s recommendations. 

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]]> Our multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists conduct initial evaluations during the enrollment process to learn how to best support your child. Children are placed in classrooms based on their age, areas of growth, goals, and our team’s recommendations. 

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]]> What makes our staff the best? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/what-makes-our-staff-the-best/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:44:02 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2758 Many of our therapists hold advanced degrees including Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Many staff members participate in professional organizations related to their field to further their therapeutic skills and evidence-informed best practices. Merlin Day Academy hosts a number of professional development and continuing education trainings for staff throughout the year. Most importantly, our staff love [...]

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]]> Many of our therapists hold advanced degrees including Master’s and Doctorate degrees. Many staff members participate in professional organizations related to their field to further their therapeutic skills and evidence-informed best practices. Merlin Day Academy hosts a number of professional development and continuing education trainings for staff throughout the year. Most importantly, our staff love what they do and go above and beyond to make your child’s growth and progress their number one priority. 

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]]> Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) available? https://merlindayacademy.com/faq-items/is-applied-behavior-analysis-aba-available/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:43:15 +0000 https://merlindayacademy.com/?post_type=avada_faq&p=2756 Yes, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is available at Merlin Day Academy, and our expert team of therapists will incorporate ABA into your child’s treatment plan based on their goals. There are a wide variety of companies that only offer ABA treatment and schedule children for 30-40 hours of ABA per week. We prefer to take [...]

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]]> Yes, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is available at Merlin Day Academy, and our expert team of therapists will incorporate ABA into your child’s treatment plan based on their goals. There are a wide variety of companies that only offer ABA treatment and schedule children for 30-40 hours of ABA per week. We prefer to take a more holistic approach that incorporates best practices from Behavior Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Developmental Therapy, and Nutrition and Feeding Therapy Speech Therapy to support your child as a whole. 

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