Little Leaves Behavioral Services

What Little Leaves Behavioral Services does

Little Leaves Behavioral Services is a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider that delivers individualized early-intervention services to children ages 1-6 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, operating exclusively through physical therapy centers in a preschool-like setting. Each child works one-on-one with a Registered Behavior Technician on a BCBA-supervised, individualized therapy plan built from a three-part intake assessment, with therapy intensity of up to 40 hours per week and an emphasis on social communication, social interaction, school readiness, and adaptive skills. The clinical model is supported by BHCOE accreditation, BACB continuing-education provider status, and CASP membership, and the company employs master's- and doctoral-level BCBAs and a credentialed RBT workforce. Services are billed primarily through commercial insurance reimbursement; Little Leaves is in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, United Behavioral Health/Optum, Johns Hopkins, CareFirst, AvMed, and Oscar, with a dedicated family insurance-navigation team supporting intake.

The company operates 18 ABA therapy centers across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, with the corporate headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, and 251-500 employees. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer and relationship-driven: families are acquired through organic search, clinical referral partners (pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, psychologists), insurance provider directories, and word-of-mouth, with a Family Support team promising 24-48 hour response, center tours, and three-part intake assessments. Little Leaves reports 88% family satisfaction (rating of 9 or higher on a 10-point scale) and runs complementary Family Support Services and a Referral Partner Program as supporting offerings.

Little Leaves was previously a division of FullBloom (backed by American Securities) and was acquired by LEARN Behavioral, a Gryphon Investors portfolio company operating in 17 states, on May 11, 2026. Under LEARN, Little Leaves continues to operate as a center-based ABA provider, with the acquisition adding Florida to LEARN's footprint and expanding its autism services platform. The company has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no public revenue figures, and operates as a private, for-profit subsidiary.

Name

Little Leaves Behavioral Services

Legal name

Little Leaves Behavioral Services

Website

https://littleleaves.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Little Leaves Behavioral Services provides center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 1-6 with autism, operating 18 preschool-like therapy centers across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida, with services billed primarily through commercial insurance reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Therapy Services (Pediatric Behavioral Health)

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism & Neurodevelopmental Early Intervention Programs (EDACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Therapy (ABA/ESDM/Positive Behavior Support) (EDACAFAE), Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), ABA Assessment & Diagnostic Support (Functional Assessments, VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R) (EDAKAHAE)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism early intervention
• Center-based behavioral therapy
• Pediatric behavioral health
• Applied behavior analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. ABA Therapy Services (Commercial Insurance): Little Leaves provides center-based ABA therapy for children ages 1-6 with autism. Families access services using commercial insurance. The company is in-network with multiple major insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, John Hopkins Employer Health Programs, Kaiser Permanente, and United Behavioral Health/Optum. Revenue is generated through reimbursement for therapeutic services billed per session/hours of therapy delivered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Little Leaves Behavioral Services delivers center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 1–6 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, operating 18 preschool-like therapy centers across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. Each child receives one-on-one support from a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), with individualized treatment plans built around social communication, peer interaction, and school-readiness skills. The core offering is complemented by Family Support Services (caregiver training, insurance navigation, and center tours) and a Referral Partner Program for clinical providers.

Product overview

Little Leaves Behavioral Services operates a single integrated product: a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program for children ages 1-6 with autism spectrum disorder. The program is delivered at physical therapy centers across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida in a preschool-like setting, with individualized therapy plans, a 1:1 therapist-to-child ratio, and comprehensive family support services including caregiver training and insurance navigation. The core Center-Based ABA Therapy Program is supplemented by Family Support Services and a Referral Partner Program that enables clinical providers to refer children for services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center-Based ABA Therapy Program Little Leaves' primary offering: a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program for children ages 1-6 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Delivered in a preschool-like setting, each child works one-on-one with a credentialed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) on individualized goals focused on social communication, social interactions, and school readiness. Therapy intensity can reach up to 40 hours per week for eligible children.
• Family Support Services Comprehensive family support offering for parents and caregivers of children receiving ABA therapy at Little Leaves, including caregiver training, insurance benefit research and navigation, center tours, intake coordination with a 24-48 hour response commitment, and ongoing communication with the clinical team throughout the therapy journey.
• Referral Partner Program Structured partnership program for pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, psychologists, and other clinical providers to refer children for center-based ABA therapy. Includes a dedicated Community Partnerships Manager who responds to referral inquiries within 24-48 hours, a three-part intake assessment process, and ongoing collaboration between Little Leaves' clinical team and the referring provider.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of families rated Little Leaves 9 or higher in program satisfaction on a 10-point scale.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance Partners (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser, United, Johns Hopkins)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLittle Leaves maintains in-network provider status with major commercial insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs, Kaiser Permanente, and United Behavioral Health/Optum. Families use their insurance benefits to cover ABA therapy services at Little Leaves centers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Proud Moments ABA: ABA therapy provider with center-based and in-home delivery across multiple states for children with autism. Comparable in clinical methodology, payor relationships, and multi-state clinic operating model.
• BlueSprig Pediatrics: PE-backed (Bain Capital) national ABA therapy provider with center-based clinics serving children with autism. Closely comparable to Little Leaves in age band, clinical model, payor mix, and PE-backed growth strategy.
• Hopebridge: Multi-state center-based ABA therapy provider serving children with autism, often combining ABA with OT and speech services. Direct peer given overlapping therapy model, target age range, insurance contracts, and multi-state clinic model.
• Acorn Health: Multi-state ABA therapy provider operating center-based clinics for children with autism. A direct competitor to Little Leaves with overlapping age ranges, clinical staffing models, and regional footprint. A Little Leaves supervisor previously worked at Acorn Health.
• Centria Healthcare: National provider of ABA and behavioral health services for children with autism, delivering both center-based and home-based therapy. Comparable in age band, payor mix, and multi-state clinic footprint.
• CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disorders): One of the largest ABA therapy providers in the U.S., offering center-based and home-based ABA services to children with autism. Directly comparable to Little Leaves because both deliver 1:1 BCBA-supervised ABA and both operate multi-state clinical footprints with commercial insurance contracts. A Little Leaves team member specifically lists CARD among prior employers.
• Cortica Healthcare: Multi-state provider of ABA, speech, OT, and developmental pediatric care for children with autism. Comparable to Little Leaves because both deliver integrated early-intervention therapies using center-based delivery and accept commercial insurance.
• Autism Learning Partners: Center- and home-based ABA provider operating across multiple U.S. states, serving children with autism and serving a similar age band. Direct competitor with overlapping center-based delivery and commercial insurance contracts.
• Caravel Autism Health: Center-based ABA provider operating clinics across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast for children with autism. Direct peer with shared clinical model, target age range, and insurance relationships.

Broad incumbents

• LEARN Behavioral: The parent company that acquired Little Leaves in May 2026; LEARN is a national PE-backed (Gryphon Investors) autism services provider operating in 17 states across multiple service lines including ABA, early intervention, and speech therapy. Now comparable as owner/strategic counterpart rather than direct competitor, but operates the same therapy model across broader geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LittleLeavesBehavioralServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-leaves-behavioral-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/littleleavesabatherapy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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