Ignite Child Development Services

What Ignite Child Development Services does

Ignite Child Development Services is a private, for-profit applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy provider founded in 2020 by Andy Paulson and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company delivers center-based early intervention ABA therapy for children ages 2 to 6, school-age ABA therapy for children ages 6 to 12, parent and caregiver training, school-based behavioral support, and integrated speech therapy at its Milwaukee location. Its underlying clinical methodology is BCBA-supervised ABA with individualized treatment plans, using standard assessment tools VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R to evaluate developmental milestones and guide goal-setting. Services are delivered through five center locations across Wisconsin (Appleton, Eau Claire, Madison, and two Milwaukee sites including a bilingual Spanish-English center in West Allis), supplemented by home-based and school-based delivery, with active operations now extending into Minnesota.

The company serves children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays, primarily through parents and caregivers as the economic buyers. Go-to-market is sales-led: families intake via website or phone, receive a free consultation within 24-48 hours, and proceed through insurance verification and BCBA evaluation, with services typically starting within two to three weeks of authorization. The company supplements direct consumer outreach with referrals from schools and physicians, including a partnership with Rocketship Public Schools.

The business model is recurring service revenue billed primarily through commercial insurance and Wisconsin Medicaid (BadgerCare/ForwardHealth), with ten named in-network plans including BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, Dean Health Plan, Quartz Health, Network Health, and Health Partners. Therapy is intensive (15-40 hours per week) and the average care episode runs 1-2 years, producing a subscription-like, recurring revenue stream. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no external funding rounds have been reported. The company is privately held with no parent company or VC/PE sponsor identified, and its stated strategy emphasizes ethical, clinician-led growth over rapid scaling.

Name

Ignite Child Development Services

Legal name

Ignite Child Development Services

Website

https://ignitedevelopment.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ignite Child Development Services is a Milwaukee-based, clinician-led ABA therapy provider operating five centers in Wisconsin (plus Minnesota) that delivers center-based, home-based, and school-based therapy for children ages 2-12 with autism and developmental delays, billed through Medicaid and commercial insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services (ABA Therapy)

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Therapeutic & Developmental Preschools (Specialized Support) (EDACABAO)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism early intervention
• Behavioral health therapy
• Developmental delay support
• Center-based therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services (Insurance-Billed): Center-based and home-based ABA therapy services billed through commercial insurance plans and Medicaid. Services range from 15-40 hours per week of individualized support. Revenue is recurring as ongoing therapy sessions are typically required for 1-2 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ignite Child Development Services delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 2–12 with autism and developmental delays across Wisconsin. Core services include center-based early intervention (ages 2–6), school-age ABA (ages 6–12), home-based ABA, school-based behavioral support, parent/caregiver training, and integrated speech therapy, with each program individualized and overseen by a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA).

Product overview

Ignite Child Development Services offers a comprehensive suite of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy services for children with autism and developmental delays. The core offering is center-based early intervention ABA therapy for children ages 2-6, delivered through a full-day program in structured learning environments. Additional services include school-age ABA therapy (ages 6-12), parent and caregiver training, and school-based behavioral support. The company also provides integrated speech therapy services at its Milwaukee location. Services are available in both center-based and home-based settings, allowing families to choose the best fit for their child's needs. All programs are individualized and overseen by board-certified behavior analysts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Intervention ABA Therapy Center-based ABA therapy program designed for children ages 2 to 6, providing consistent daily routines built around structured learning and play, with individualized goals overseen by board-certified behavior analysts (BCBAs). Targeted at families seeking evidence-based early intervention for autism or developmental delays.
• School-Age ABA Therapy Individualized ABA programs focused on communication, emotional regulation, social development, and classroom readiness for school-aged children ages 6–12 with autism or behavioral needs.
• Parent and Caregiver Training Structured parent-training programs designed to support skill development, manage challenging behaviors, and strengthen consistency at home for parents and caregivers of children receiving ABA services.
• School-Based Behavioral Support Collaborative ABA and behavioral support services delivered within school settings to support behavior, learning, and positive classroom environments for students (including partnerships with schools such as Rocketship Public Schools).
• Speech Therapy Services Integrated speech therapy services offered onsite at the Milwaukee location, enabling seamless collaboration between ABA and speech therapists for children with communication needs.
• Home-Based ABA Services ABA therapy delivered in the child's natural home environment, focusing on daily routines such as getting dressed, mealtimes, and interacting with siblings, available depending on the child's needs and location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most families notice small improvements within the first few months including better communication, fewer tantrums, and following directions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TCEC (Twin Counties Economic Development Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCEC (Twin Counties Economic Development Corporation) is listed as a partner organization, indicating collaboration on economic development or community initiatives in the Wisconsin region.
• Rocketship Public SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRocketship Public Schools is a partner organization, suggesting collaborative services supporting students with autism or behavioral needs within the Rocketship school network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA and related autism services including home- and center-based delivery. Comparable in service mix (ABA, speech, behavioral support) but operates at materially greater scale and broader geography.
• Autism Learning Partners: National ABA provider delivering home- and center-based services. Comparable core service and payer relationships, though operates at significantly larger scale across multiple states.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: One of the largest national ABA therapy providers with hundreds of centers. Same core service (center-based ABA) and payer relationships, but at substantially greater scale and with a broader geographic footprint than Ignite.

Regional players

• Cornerstone Autism Center: Regional center-based ABA provider in the Midwest with a comparable clinical model. Overlaps on center-based early intervention and BCBA-led care but operates primarily in Indiana/Illinois rather than Wisconsin.

Emerging players

• Cortica: Integrated autism care provider combining ABA with speech, OT, and medical services. Comparable to Ignite's multi-disciplinary vision (ABA + speech therapy) and similar focus on individualized, clinician-led care.

Direct peers

• Caravel Autism Health: Multi-state center-based ABA provider with strong Midwest presence (Wisconsin-adjacent markets in Illinois and Minnesota). Directly comparable service model, payer mix, and age-range focus.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state center-based ABA and autism therapy provider with a comparable clinical operating model, similar payer mix, and overlapping age-range focus on early intervention. Closest direct comparable to Ignite's center-based, BCBA-led model.
• Lighthouse Autism Center: Midwest-based center-based ABA provider with a similar 'quality over quantity' clinician-led positioning. Highly comparable in size, geography (Indiana/Michigan), and center-based early intervention focus.
• Behavioral Health Works: ABA therapy provider offering center- and home-based services for children with autism. Comparable service mix, payer relationships, and clinical staffing model, though concentrated in California and adjacent states.
• ABA Centers of America: Center-based ABA provider with an early-intervention focus. Highly comparable in delivery model and age-range targeting, though concentrated in the Northeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Ignite-Child-Development-Services/61573177915042
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ignite-child-development-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/ignite_cds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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