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About A Sunny Day Development Center

A Sunny Day Development Center provides family-centered ABA therapy and developmental support for children and families across Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties.

Our work is grounded in individualized care, strong family communication, involved clinical oversight, and practical support that helps children build meaningful skills across home, school, clinic, and community settings.

Care That Supports the Child and the Family

Families need more than a therapy schedule. They need guidance, consistency, clear communication, and a team that understands how therapy connects to daily life.

At A Sunny Day, we build care around each child’s needs and each family’s priorities. Our team supports progress in ways that feel practical, personal, and connected to real routines.

We believe children should have space to learn, play, communicate, and grow with support that respects who they are.

A Developmental Support Center Built Around Real Life

A Sunny Day was created to support the whole family, not just the therapy appointment.

Our approach combines evidence-based ABA therapy, parent training, provider collaboration, and naturalistic learning. Children are supported in ways that help skills carry into the places where they matter most, including home, school, the clinic, the community, and family routines.

We focus on quality care, child-centered support, and strong relationships with families.

Our Approach to ABA Therapy

ABA therapy at A Sunny Day is individualized, collaborative, and focused on meaningful skill development.

We use evidence-based strategies while keeping sessions engaging, natural, and child-centered. Children may be supported through structured teaching, play-based learning, caregiver collaboration, and real-world practice.

Our approach emphasizes:

Individualized care planning
Involved BCBA support
Parent communication
Consistent provider relationships
Naturalistic and play-based learning
Collaboration across care settings

What Families Can Expect

Families can expect thoughtful planning, clear communication, and a team that takes time to understand the whole child.

Care may include clinic-based ABA therapy, home routines, school collaboration, community outings, parent training, caregiver coaching, or additional developmental programs.

The goal is to help families feel supported, informed, and connected throughout the care process.

Family-Centered ABA Therapy

A Sunny Day serves families across the Florida Panhandle, including:

A Sunny Day includes families through regular updates, caregiver guidance, and parent training. We help caregivers understand what is being worked on, why it matters, and how to support skills outside of therapy sessions.

Parent training may support:

Communication at home
Behavior patterns
Daily routines and transitions
Independence and self-help skills
Community outings
School readiness and participation

Service availability may vary by location, service type, provider availability, and clinical fit.

Clinical Support With Involved BCBAs

A Sunny Day prioritizes BCBA involvement across care planning, goal development, progress monitoring, family communication, and clinical decision-making.

Families benefit from clinical support that stays connected to the child’s needs and the family’s priorities.

BCBAs may support:

Assessment and treatment planning
Program development
Parent training
Staff guidance
Progress review
Provider or school collaboration when appropriate

Clinical director backup support adds another layer of guidance when a case needs additional review, coordination, or clinical planning.

Why Our Model Matters

Strong care depends on strong communication.

A Sunny Day prioritizes team consistency so families are not constantly starting over with new providers. When possible, children work with a small, consistent provider team. This helps children build trust and gives families a clearer communication pathway with team members who know their child well.

Provider consistency can support stronger rapport, smoother sessions, better communication, and more consistent implementation of the care plan.

Meet our team

Founder & Clinical Director

Olivia Carter, M.Ed., BCBA

Olivia brings more than 12 years of experience supporting children and families through evidence-based behavioral services.

Early Intervention & Parent Training

Senior Behavior Analyst

Ethan Brooks, BCBA

Ethan develops personalized treatment plans and collaborates closely with families and therapists to support skill development.

Communication & Social Skills

Registered Behavior Technician

Ava Mitchell, RBT

Ava supports children in developing communication, play, and social interaction skills through individualized therapy programs.

Play-Based Learning

ABA Support Across Settings

A Sunny Day provides support across clinic, home, community, and school-related settings when appropriate. This allows children to practice communication, social, adaptive, and independence skills where those skills matter most.

Care may include support in:

The clinic

The home

Community settings

School collaboration

Family routines

Group programs or peer settings

This flexible model helps connect clinical goals to everyday family life.

Collaboration Across Settings

Children often receive support from more than one provider, school, or care team. A Sunny Day helps families connect therapy goals across daily life.

We may collaborate with:

Parents and caregivers

Medical providers

Schools and teachers

Parents and caregivers

Medical providers

Schools and teachers

IEP teams

Other therapists

IEP teams

Community support partners

This coordination helps children receive more consistent support across the places where they live, learn, and grow.

Built for Northwest Florida Families

A Sunny Day serves families across the Florida Panhandle, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties.

We also support military-connected families, veteran families, and Tricare families connected to nearby bases and military communities. Our team understands that families may be managing relocations, provider changes, referral requirements, schedule changes, insurance documentation, and complex routines.

Families connected to the following communities may contact us to ask about service availability:

What Guides Our Work

Our work is guided by care, consistency, and collaboration.

We believe children deserve support that respects their strengths, needs, personality, and pace. Families deserve communication that feels clear. Providers deserve collaboration that helps reduce gaps in care.

A Sunny Day brings these pieces together through structured therapy, family support, clinical guidance, and a team-based approach.

Connect With A Sunny Day

If your family is looking for ABA therapy, parent training, developmental support, school collaboration, community-based services, or additional programs, the first step is completing the Service Inquiry Form.

Our team will review your information and follow up about available services, insurance, scheduling, and next steps.

FAQ

Frequently Ask Questions

Who does A Sunny Day Development Center serve?

A Sunny Day serves children and families across Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties who are looking for ABA therapy, developmental support, parent training, school collaboration, or related services.

What kind of therapy approach does A Sunny Day use?

A Sunny Day uses individualized ABA therapy with a focus on play, natural routines, parent communication, caregiver support, and practical skill development across daily life.

Are parents involved in the care process?

Yes. Parents and caregivers are active partners in care. The team provides communication, guidance, and parent training so families can support goals outside of therapy sessions.

Are BCBAs involved in each child’s care?

Yes. BCBAs support care planning, goal development, progress monitoring, caregiver communication, staff guidance, and clinical decision-making.

Does A Sunny Day collaborate with schools and providers?

Yes. A Sunny Day can collaborate with schools, medical providers, IEP teams, therapists, and other support professionals when appropriate for the child’s care plan.

What makes the team model different?

A Sunny Day prioritizes consistent providers, involved BCBAs, clinical director support, and strong communication so families receive thoughtful and coordinated care.