Little Oaks

What Little Oaks does

Little Oaks is a privately held Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy practice headquartered in Wake Forest, North Carolina, that serves children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs across nine NC counties. It operates a 5,000-square-foot flagship clinic in Wake Forest and a second clinic in Greensboro, supplemented by home-based ABA services in Harnett, Lee, Franklin, Granville, Chatham, Orange, Wake, Durham, and Johnston counties. The practice is led by owner Bridget Roy (MEd.) with Ashley Griffin, BCBA, as VP of Clinical Operations and Meghan Anthony as BCBA/Parent Training Specialist; clinical staff hold minimum four-year undergraduate degrees in early childhood-related fields and credential as Registered Behavior Technicians, with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) overseeing programming. The clinical methodology blends evidence-based ABA with a Montessori-inspired, naturalistic, child-led learning philosophy and is supported by sensory-friendly facilities including a dedicated indoor sensory room and large outdoor play space.

The core service is insurance-reimbursed ABA therapy billed to BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United/UMR, NC Medicaid and six NC Medicaid MCOs (Alliance, Vaya Health, United, Sandhills, Healthy Blue, Trillium), with a minimum 10 hours per week per client to protect clinical programming integrity. Around the core therapy line, Little Oaks has built an adjacent portfolio of educational and seasonal offerings: a half-day preschool (ages 3-5) and half-/full-day transitional kindergarten program (ages 5-7) at the Wake Forest clinic, a weekly ABA-based summer camp with half-day and full-day options, an after-school social skills program, an individualized education support program, and a virtual intensive parent training service. The operating technology stack is third-party and operational rather than proprietary: AlohaABA for staff learning management, Motivity for clinical documentation and progress tracking, and AFIRM learning modules for professional development.

Go-to-market is referral- and community-led, driven by healthcare provider referrals (with a 48-hour response commitment and dedicated fax line), allied health partnerships (KidSense Pediatric OT, H&L Swim Academy, Dandelion Learning Collaborative), family word-of-mouth, and the company website (littleoaksaba.com) with online intake and information-request forms. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no PE/VC involvement, and no published revenue, founding date, or headcount figure beyond the 11-50 employee band. Little Oaks is presented as founder/owner-operated with revenue generated primarily through fee-for-service insurance reimbursement, supplemented by tuition and weekly fees for preschool, summer camp, and after-school programs.

Name

Little Oaks

Legal name

Little Oaks

Website

https://littleoaksaba.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Little Oaks is a privately held North Carolina ABA therapy practice operating two clinics (Wake Forest, Greensboro) and home-based services across nine counties, delivering insurance-reimbursed Applied Behavior Analysis plus preschool, transitional kindergarten, summer camp, and parent training to children with autism and developmental needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

ABA Therapy Providers (Home-Based) (EDAKAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Parent/Caregiver Training & Family Consultation (ABA) (EDAKAHAG), Social Skills, Play Skills & Group ABA Programs (EDAKAHAJ)

Keywords

• ABA therapy services
• Autism therapy
• Developmental services
• Behavioral health
• Preschool programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 (Insurance-Reimbursed): Little Oaks generates revenue through fee-for-service ABA therapy sessions reimbursed by health insurance. Services are provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The company is credentialed with major insurance providers including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United/UMR, and NC Medicaid managed care organizations (Alliance, Vaya Health, United, Sandhills, Healthy Blue, Trillium). Intensive ABA therapy is typically covered for children with Autism diagnoses.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Little Oaks offers ABA-based summer camp programs with half-day and full-day session options. Half days run either 9-12:30 or 12:30-3, with full days from 9-3. Pricing is weekly-based with rates determined by session type selected.
3. Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Programs: Half-day and full-day preschool programs for children ages 3-5 and transitional kindergarten for ages 5-7. Children with Autism Disorder diagnoses may be eligible for tuition assistance through health insurance plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Little Oaks is an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy practice that provides evidence-based behavioral therapy, clinic and home-based programs, and preschool/educational services for children with autism and developmental needs in North Carolina. The practice offers a comprehensive suite of services including clinic-based ABA therapy at Wake Forest and Greensboro clinics, home-based services across nine NC counties, an ABA preschool program (ages 3-5), transitional kindergarten (ages 5-7), summer camp, after-school social skills programs, intensive parent training, and individualized education support. All services are delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) using a Montessori-inspired, naturalistic learning approach.

Product overview

Little Oaks offers a comprehensive ABA therapy service with multiple delivery formats: clinic-based services at their Wake Forest 5,000 sq ft facility, home-based services across nine North Carolina counties, and specialized programs. The core ABA Therapy Services is complemented by educational programs including the Classroom Readiness/ABA Preschool Program (ages 3-5) and Transitional Kindergarten Program (ages 5-7), as well as the After School Social Skills Program, Summer Camp, Intensive Parent Training, Individualized Education, and New Client Intake/evaluation services. All services are provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians using evidence-based ABA approaches rooted in naturalistic learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ABA Therapy Services Evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism and developmental differences, offered in-clinic, at home, and in community settings. Services include safety awareness, behavior management, social skills, toilet training, communication, and daily living skills. Delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) with a minimum 10 hours/week clinical programming requirement.
• Wake Forest Clinic A 5,000 square foot clinic in Wake Forest, NC featuring spacious classrooms, quiet work stations, collaborative therapy space, indoor sensory room, and large outdoor play area. Located at 222 Capcom Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
• Classroom Readiness / ABA Preschool Program Half-day preschool program for children ages 3-5 at the Wake Forest clinic, focusing on social-emotional skills, gross and fine motor skills, sensory skills, and academic preparation for Kindergarten using sensory and developmentally friendly approaches. Children with Autism Disorder diagnoses may be eligible for tuition assistance through health insurance plans.
• Transitional Kindergarten Program Half-day and full-day program for kindergarten-age children (ages 5-7) at the Wake Forest clinic, focusing on letter and number recognition, letter sounds, math skills, and weekly themes incorporating science and social studies. Children with Autism Disorder diagnoses may be eligible for tuition assistance through health insurance plans.
• Intensive Parent Training Intensive virtual parent training program led by a dedicated behavior analyst, including exclusive access to a materials library, individual or small group coaching sessions with flexible scheduling. Designed for parents seeking structured guidance on ABA techniques.
• After-School Small Group Social Skills Program Small group social skills program designed with structured activities and peer interactions, offered for the school year to help children develop social skills in a small group setting.
• Summer Camp ABA-based summer camp offering low staff-to-camper ratios, weekly themes, half-day sessions (9-12:30 or 12:30-3) and full-day sessions (9-3) with structured activities including crafts, outdoor time, and STEM activities. Pricing is weekly-based by session type.
• Individualized Education Education support program designed to partner with families on their child's educational journey, providing individualized educational support alongside therapy services.
• Home-Based ABA Services ABA therapy services delivered in the family's home, serving multiple counties including Hartnett, Lee, Franklin, Granville, Chatham, Orange, Wake, Durham, and Johnston counties in North Carolina.

Quantifiable outcome

• No minimum age limit for clinic-based services - serves clients of all ages
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider credentialing Little Oaks for ABA therapy services reimbursement. Services are typically covered for children with Autism diagnoses after individual benefit plan checks.
• AetnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider credentialing Little Oaks for ABA therapy services reimbursement. Services are typically covered for children with Autism diagnoses after individual benefit plan checks.
• United Healthcare / UMRcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider credentialing Little Oaks for ABA therapy services reimbursement. Services are typically covered for children with Autism diagnoses after individual benefit plan checks.
• CignacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance provider credentialing Little Oaks for ABA therapy services reimbursement. Services are typically covered for children with Autism diagnoses after individual benefit plan checks.
• NC Medicaid (Alliance, Vaya Health, United, Sandhills, Healthy Blue, Trillium)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth Carolina Medicaid Managed Care Organizations credentialing Little Oaks for ABA therapy services. Services are typically covered for eligible children with Autism diagnoses.
• KidSense Pediatric OTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric occupational therapy provider that collaborates consistently with Little Oaks clinical staff and demonstrates commitment to quality services for children. Represents an allied health partnership for integrated care.
• H&L Swim Academy @ Riverwood AthleticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwim academy offering small group and private lessons for children. Provides integrated activity support as described in ABA treatment plans. Staff demonstrates understanding and patience while teaching every child.
• Dandelion Learning CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning environment where children have a voice in their learning with compassionate support. Outdoor learning encourages discovery and skill practice in adaptable settings. Community partner for family resources.
• AlohaABAcoreTechnology or IntegrationStaff training and learning management platform used by Little Oaks for therapist development and ABA methodology education.
• MotivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationStaff documentation and practice management platform used by Little Oaks for session documentation and progress tracking.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cortica: Integrated ABA plus medical care provider for autism serving multiple states. Comparable to Little Oaks in ABA therapy delivery and pediatric autism focus, with a more comprehensive medical and developmental care model.
• ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services): Regional ABA provider on the West Coast with similar child-led, naturalistic ABA programming and family training emphasis. Comparable philosophically to Little Oaks despite geographic distance.
• Proud Moments ABA: Multi-state ABA therapy provider focused on naturalistic, play-based, and child-led interventions. Closely comparable methodological positioning to Little Oaks' Montessori-inspired philosophy.
• Hopebridge: Large multi-state PE-backed ABA and pediatric therapy platform operating 100+ clinics across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. Highly comparable to Little Oaks in core ABA therapy service line, but at materially greater scale and with multi-state geographic diversification.
• Autism Learning Partners: Multi-state ABA provider serving children and adolescents with autism across the U.S. Direct overlap with Little Oaks in clinic-based ABA, naturalistic methodologies, and parent-training engagement.
• ABS Kids: PE-backed ABA provider chain (Audax Group portfolio) operating across multiple U.S. states. Direct overlap with Little Oaks in ABA therapy, autism early intervention, and naturalistic pediatric ABA positioning.

Direct peers

• Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy: North Carolina pediatric therapy practice offering ABA, occupational, and speech therapy for children with autism and developmental needs. Closest comparable peer given shared NC footprint, payer mix, and pediatric ABA focus.

Others

• National Autism Center / May Institute: Nonprofit ABA and developmental disability services provider operating across multiple states. Comparable to Little Oaks in clinical ABA philosophy and school-readiness programming, though as a nonprofit model rather than private practice.

Regional players

• Carpe Diem Pediatric Therapies: Regional pediatric therapy provider offering ABA, OT, and speech therapy across the Carolinas. Comparable to Little Oaks in service mix, payer credentialing model, and family-focused engagement.
• BlueSky ABA: ABA provider in the Southeast with comparable clinic/home-based delivery model and Medicaid MCO credentialing. Geographic peer to Little Oaks across the Carolinas/VA region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/littleoaksaba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-oaks-aba

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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