Yaldei Developmental Center

What Yaldei Developmental Center does

Yaldei Developmental Center is a Montreal-based not-for-profit integrated developmental center and accredited private school serving children from birth to 21 years with autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and over 35 other cognitive or physical challenges. Founded in 1998 by Menachem and Devorah Leifer in Boisbriand, Quebec, the organization evolved from a three-child home-based program to a 40,000 square foot facility (opened 2016) serving 276 children annually. The operating model combines a multi-disciplinary therapy center delivering nine clinical service lines (speech, occupational, and physiotherapy; ABA & ESDM; art, music, and Snoezelen therapy; psychomotricity; and early intervention groups), a TEACCH/ABA-structured private school subsidized by Quebec's Ministry of Education, and supplementary programs including BeYachad Academy at satellite locations, a School Support and Consultation Program embedded in 25+ mainstream Montreal schools, vocational/life skills training for ages 16-21, day camp, and parent support services.

The underlying service platform is a co-located clinical-behavioral-educational model in which a multi-disciplinary team (including a Clinical Director, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, ESDM-certified therapists, and specialized educators) delivers individualized interventions with low staff-to-child ratios (1:2-3 in early intervention groups; 1:3 in classrooms with teaching assistants). Proprietary methodology combines evidence-based frameworks (NDBI, Cuevas Medek Exercises, multimodal AAC systems, Social Thinking) within a Snoezelen-equipped multi-sensory environment, differentiating Yaldei as "the only one of its kind in Quebec" offering this integration under a single roof.

Yaldei's revenue mechanics are mixed and characteristic of a Canadian special-education non-profit. School educational services are provided free to eligible students, subsidized by the Quebec Ministry of Education and Higher Education as a recognized private school of public interest. Clinical therapy services generate fee-for-service revenue (pricing not publicly disclosed), with families directed to financial assistance via Fondation Noel au Printemps (up to $5,000), government programs (CDB, RDSP), and CLSCs. Operations are substantially underwritten by donations captured through a dedicated fundraising infrastructure including the annual Rolling for Kids ride, the TED Wise Benefit Gala, Charidy "Hour Power" matched campaigns, and a dedicated donation portal (isupportyaldei.org). The organization is independently governed by a Board of Directors, has no parent company, and is not backed by private equity or venture capital.

Name

Yaldei Developmental Center

Legal name

The Donald Berman Yaldei Developmental Center

Website

https://yaldei.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yaldei Developmental Center is a Montreal-based not-for-profit integrating a multi-disciplinary therapy center with an accredited private school, serving 276 children aged 0-21 annually with autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities across Montreal-area facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Developmental Therapy & Special Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC), Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Therapeutic & Developmental Preschools (Specialized Support) (EDACABAO)

Keywords

• Developmental therapy services
• Early intervention programs
• Special education school
• Pediatric therapy center
• Autism intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ministry of Education Subsidies: As a recognized private school subsidized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Yaldei School receives government funding for educational services, which are provided free to students.
2. Therapy and Clinical Services: Fee-for-service therapeutic interventions including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, ABA/ESDM therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and other clinical services. Revenue is generated through direct billing to families and potential third-party payers.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Not-for-profit organization funded substantially through donations, events (Rolling for Kids, Charidy campaigns, TED Wise Benefit Gala), and charitable giving via isupportyaldei.org platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Yaldei Developmental Center is a not-for-profit integrated developmental center and school providing therapeutic and educational services for children from birth to 21 years with developmental delays, autism, and intellectual disabilities. The Therapy Center delivers nine distinct therapeutic disciplines (speech, occupational, physiotherapy, art, music, ABA & ESDM, psychomotricity, Snoezelen, and early intervention), while Yaldei School provides subsidized special education with TEACCH/ABA-structured classrooms, supplemented by BeYachad Academy, a School Support Program, day camp, vocational/life skills, and parent support services.

Product overview

Yaldei Developmental Center is a not-for-profit integrated developmental center and school providing therapeutic and educational services for children from birth to 21 years with developmental delays, autism, and intellectual disabilities. The organization operates as a unified platform combining a Therapy Center offering 9 distinct therapeutic services (Speech, Occupational, Physiotherapy, Art, Music, ABA & ESDM, Psychomotricity, Snoezelen, and Early Intervention), an accredited private school with TEACCH/ABA-structured classrooms, BeYachad Academy for gender-separated primary education, School Support Program for mainstream inclusion, and supplementary programs including Vocational/Life Skills training, Therapeutic Recreation, Parent Support, and Day Camp. All services are provided under one roof in Montreal with an interdisciplinary team approach integrating clinical, behavioral, and educational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeYachad Academy: Primary education program for boys and girls with moderate to severe intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder associated with intellectual disability, located at separate addresses for boys and girls.

Products and services

• Yaldei Therapy Center Multi-disciplinary therapy center offering individualized clinical services for children with developmental delays, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, art therapy, music therapy, ABA & ESDM therapies, psychomotricity, and Snoezelen therapy.
• Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology services that help children develop communication skills, including assessments, individualized interventions, and parental coaching using approaches like PROMPT, PRT, GLP, Hanen-based methods, and AAC.
• Occupational Therapy OT services helping neurodiverse children improve independence in everyday activities through fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, and self-care interventions.
• Physiotherapy Pediatric physiotherapy specializing in motor development, including Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME), Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), and yoga for children with special needs.
• Art Therapy Therapeutic program combining creativity and psychotherapy to support emotional expression, self-regulation, and overall well-being through drawing, painting, sculpting, and sensory-based art activities.
• Music Therapy Music therapy program focused on developing motor skills, emotional well-being, communication, cognitive development, and relationship building through collaborative music creation.
• ABA & ESDM Therapies Applied Behavior Analysis and Early Start Denver Model therapies providing evidence-based behavioral interventions, including Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI), CBT, Verbal Behaviour, and Hanley Approach.
• Psychomotricity Psychomotor therapy supporting global development by addressing links between movement, emotions, perception, cognition, and relationships, including primitive reflexes integration (RMTi, MNRI).
• Snoezelen Therapy Multi-sensory therapy using a specially designed environment with bubble tubes, projectors, fiber optics, and water beds to stimulate senses and reduce anxiety.
• Early Intervention Group Therapeutic play-based program for children ages 0-6 with special needs, providing intensive early stimulation based on Early Start Denver Model principles in group format (G-ESDM) with 1:2-3 staffing ratio.
• Social Skills Group 8-week social skills groups for children aged 3-16 using Social Thinking approach, Everyday Speech method, AIM, and ACT, led by ABA/BCBA therapists in small groups of max 8 children.
• Yaldei School Private school of public interest recognized and subsidized by the Ministry of Education, offering preschool through secondary education for students with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders, with TEACCH and ABA-structured classrooms.
• BeYachad Academy Separate primary education programs for boys and girls with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, language deficiency with intellectual deficiency, or autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability.
• School Support Program Program assisting children with special needs to attend mainstream daycare or elementary school with an educator facilitating integration and collaborating with teachers on appropriate support strategies.
• Vocational and Life Skills Program Program for young adults aged 16-21 focusing on vocational training and life skills development.
• Day Camp Adventure summer day camp providing children with special needs a fun and educational summer experience.
• Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Program After-school therapeutic recreation and leisure program supporting social and recreational development.
• Parent Support Program Training and support group for parents of children with special needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 276 children helped annually with autism or over 35 other cognitive or physical challenges
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FDEDP (Fédération des établissements d'enseignement privés)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the federation representing private educational institutions in Quebec. Yaldei School operates under the FDEDP umbrella, providing legitimacy and regulatory compliance as a recognized private school.
• LégadélminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Légadél organization (UK-based), shown as a partner on BeYachad Academy page, indicating collaborative relationship in educational programming.
• Queen Elizabeth Health ComplexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYaldei previously operated at the Queen Elizabeth Health Complex before moving to its current modern facility in 2016. This was an early central location in the heart of Montreal that facilitated the center's expansion.
• Montreal Area Schools (25+ schools)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool Support and Consultation Program partners with over 25 schools across greater Montreal area. Yaldei sends educators to facilitate integration of children with special needs into mainstream school environments, working collaboratively with school teachers.
• Fondation Noel au PrintempsminorOthersFoundation created to help families with special needs children receive necessary therapy. Provides up to $5000 in financial assistance for therapies. Yaldei references this foundation on its Financial Assistance page as a resource for families.
• CLSC (Centres locaux de services communautaires)minorOthersQuebec community health centers that provide technical (Home Care Services) and financial aid. Yaldei directs families to local CLSCs for additional support and services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Yaldei
• Instagraminstagram.com/yaldei_mtl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yaldei

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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