Greeley provider guide, updated September 14, 2026

ABA Therapy Providers in Greeley for Newly Diagnosed Kids: 9 Compared

Eight of the nine providers below take children under 3, and eight offer therapy in your home. Greeley has one of the smaller ABA markets on our city list, with a few local clinics and several in-home providers that cover Weld County.

Budding Futures ABA publishes this guide. We list ourselves first because we can describe our own program in the most detail. The order is not a ranking, and every fact about another provider comes from that provider's own website or the state Medicaid list.

A therapist and young child playing a matching game in a living room
8 providers

on Health First Colorado's behavioral therapy list name Greeley in their service area. This guide compares the ones parents of young children are most likely to call.

ABA therapy in Greeley: providers at a glance

Use this table to cross off providers fast. Start with the Under 3 and Setting columns, because age and setting rule out the most options for a newly diagnosed young child. Tap a name to jump to its full write-up.

"Not stated" means the provider's website did not say, not that the answer is no. "On the state list" means the provider appears on Health First Colorado's Pediatric Behavioral Therapies provider list. Checked September 14, 2026.
ProviderSettingAgesUnder 3Parent trainingHealth First ColoradoAvailabilityFits families who
1. Budding Futures ABA
Publisher of this guide
In-homeSchool
18 months to 18 years
From 18 months
Built into every plan, 10 to 20% of hours
On the state list
Says no waitlist
want therapy at home, starting as young as 18 months
2. Action Behavior Centers
Center
18 months to 8 years
From 18 months
BCBA family sessions twice a month
On the state list
Says no waitlist
want a center for a child 18 months to 8
3. Consultants for Children, Inc.
In-homeCenterSchoolDaycare or community
Up to 21 years
Not stated
Wraparound family support
Website says yes
Not stated
want ABA plus family support and counseling from one agency
4. Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
In-homeCenterSchoolDaycare or community
From 18 months
From 18 months
Online Skills for Parents program
On the state list
Says no waitlist
want a national provider with center, home and school options
5. Key Autism Services
In-homeCenterSchoolDaycare or communityTelehealth
From 6 months
From 6 months
Weekly parent and caregiver training
On the state list
Not stated
want in-home ABA that can start in the first year of life
6. The Treetop
In-home
From 18 months
From 18 months
Periodic parent training meetings
Website says yes
Not stated
want in-home ABA from 18 months with Medicaid accepted
7. Majestic Care ABA
In-homeDaycare or community
18 months to 18 years
From 18 months
Parent coaching
Not stated
Not stated
want in-home ABA across Weld County
8. New Dawn ABA
In-homeSchoolDaycare or communityTelehealth
18 months to 18 years
From 18 months
Parents coached as active partners
Website says yes
Says no waitlist
want in-home ABA from 18 months with no published waitlist
9. GreenLight ABA
In-homeSchoolDaycare or community
Not stated
Yes
Ongoing caregiver guidance
On the state list
Not stated
want one-to-one in-home ABA for a young child

Just diagnosed? Four things to decide before you start ABA therapy

New to ABA? ABA therapy, short for applied behavior analysis, is an evidence-based therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The goal is to help children communicate, play and get through daily routines with less struggle. Board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) assess each child against developmental milestones and write a personalized therapy plan, and registered behavior technicians (RBTs) work on the goals in it: communication, social skills and social interaction, daily living skills and behavior. Good providers individualize that plan and tailor it to your family, so it should look different from one child, and one Greeley provider, to the next.

Home, center or a mix

In-home ABA teaches skills where your child uses them: meals, bath time, bedtime. A center offers peers, a practice classroom and a set schedule. Some providers do both.

Does the provider take your child's age

On this list, eight of nine providers say they take children under 3, and some centers stop at age 5, 8 or 10. If your child is a toddler, ask this first, because it rules providers out fastest.

How you will pay

Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) covers behavioral therapy for eligible children when it is medically necessary, and an autism diagnosis is not required. With private insurance, ask the provider to check your exact plan before the first session. In Greeley, it is managed regionally by Northeast Health Partners.

How soon you can start

Waits change month to month. Ask two questions: is there a waitlist for the assessment, and is a therapist free at the hours your child needs in your ZIP code.

In-home ABA therapy or a center: which setting fits your child

If this sounds like your childLook atWhy
Most struggles happen at home: meals, sleep, potty training, getting dressedIn-homeThe therapist works on the routine in the place it happens.
Your child is 18 months to 3 and not in daycareIn-home or a toddler centerBoth work. Home keeps a young child in a familiar place; a center adds other kids.
You want peer play and a classroom-style dayCenter-basedCenters can run groups and practice-classroom programs a home cannot.
You need several hours of care away from home while you workCenter-basedA center schedule doubles as structured time out of the house.
A new adult at home is likely to upset your childCenter-based to startHome is some children's one safe space. Starting elsewhere can be gentler.
Your child is in preschool or school and struggles thereA provider that works with schoolsAsk whether they can support your child at school where the district allows it.

"The RBTs and BCBA came over once a week for few weeks to spend one hour with him to make him get used to them at home. They played, walked around the block, did puzzles."

a parent on r/Autism_Parenting, on Reddit

ABA therapy for children with autism in Greeley: the providers, one by one

Each write-up covers what ABA therapy for children looks like at that provider: setting, ages, parent involvement, insurance and availability, using only what the provider publishes. Budding Futures comes first because this is our site and we can describe our own program in the most detail; the rest follow in no particular order.

1Budding Futures ABA

Fits families who want therapy at home, starting as young as 18 months

Budding Futures brings ABA therapy to your home. There is no clinic to drive to. A registered behavior technician comes to your house, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) plans and supervises the work. Our therapists come to homes in Greeley, Evans and Windsor. Here is our page on in-home ABA therapy in Greeley.

What therapy looks like for a young child

Our youngest clients are 18 months old, and we stay with families through age 18. With toddlers, most of the work is play. A therapist might build first words around bubbles, a snack or a favorite song, because that is where a two-year-old is paying attention. Therapy is built on play and assent. Breaks are part of the plan, and punishment-based techniques are not.

Parent coaching and the same therapist

Parent coaching is part of every plan, usually 10 to 20% of the hours. You learn the same prompts and routines the therapist uses, so progress keeps going after the session ends. The same technician works with your child session after session.

Who runs your child's plan

Clinical oversight is closer than the minimum rules require. A BCBA supervises about 20% of therapy hours, four times the BACB floor, under our Clinical Director, Rachel Blackburn, BCBA. Assessments use VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R, and session data goes into CentralReach the same day.

School, insurance and start times

For school-age kids we also work with schools. We reach out, ask for access and share goals with teachers when you say yes. Some districts let an outside therapist in and some do not. More on how that works: school-based ABA in Greeley.

Budding Futures accepts Health First Colorado (Medicaid) as Provider Types 83 and 84, plus Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem BCBS and TRICARE. We check your benefits for free before therapy starts. We do not balance-bill families, and most Health First Colorado families pay $0 out of pocket. We have no waitlist. Intake usually takes a couple of weeks, and therapy starts once the insurance approval is back.

Setting
In-home, School
Ages
18 months to 18 years
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
Built into every plan, 10 to 20% of hours
Health First Colorado
On the state provider list
Availability
Website says no waitlist
Location
Therapists come to homes across Greeley

2Action Behavior Centers

Fits families who want a center for a child 18 months to 8

Action Behavior Centers runs center-based ABA for children 18 months to 8 years old. Its site says in-home therapy is only offered in Texas, so in Colorado this is a center program. Each child's BCBA leads Family Guidance sessions twice a month, the company offers autism diagnostic evaluations, and its site says there is no waitlist. Its center closest to Greeley is at 5400 W 11th St, Greeley, CO 80634.

Worth a call if you want a structured center with other kids, your child is under 9, and you may also need a diagnosis.

From Action Behavior Centers's website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
Center
Ages
18 months to 8 years
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
BCBA family sessions twice a month
Health First Colorado
On the state provider list
Availability
Website says no waitlist
Nearest location
5400 W 11th St, Greeley, CO 80634

3Consultants for Children, Inc.

Fits families who want ABA plus family support and counseling from one agency

Consultants for Children offers ABA at home, at its centers and at school, plus High-Fidelity Wraparound and mental health counseling. Its family support services include caregiver training. It accepts Colorado Medicaid and several commercial plans. Its center closest to Greeley is at 1610 29th Ave Place, Suite 101, Greeley, CO 80634.

Worth a call if your family needs support beyond ABA, such as counseling or care coordination.

From Consultants for Children, Inc.'s website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
In-home, Center, School, Daycare or community
Ages
Up to 21 years
Under 3
Not stated
Parent involvement
Wraparound family support
Health First Colorado
Website says it accepts Medicaid
Availability
Not published
Nearest location
1610 29th Ave Place, Suite 101, Greeley, CO 80634
A therapist giving a child a high five at a play table

5Key Autism Services

Fits families who want in-home ABA that can start in the first year of life

Key Autism Services works with children from 6 months old, at home and at its Centennial center, which has 14 therapy rooms, a sensory gym and a mock classroom. Parents get weekly training sessions. It accepts Medicaid and major commercial plans.

Worth a call if your child is very young and you want in-home therapy with a center option in the metro.

From Key Autism Services's website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
In-home, Center, School, Daycare or community, Telehealth
Ages
From 6 months
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
Weekly parent and caregiver training
Health First Colorado
On the state provider list
Availability
Not published

6The Treetop

Fits families who want in-home ABA from 18 months with Medicaid accepted

The Treetop provides in-home ABA in Colorado for children from 18 months, with Medicaid accepted. Parents get updates after each session and periodic training meetings. The company came under new ownership in 2025 and now operates in 13 states.

Worth a call if you want therapy at home and are comfortable with a larger multi-state company.

From The Treetop's website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
In-home
Ages
From 18 months
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
Periodic parent training meetings
Health First Colorado
Website says it accepts Medicaid
Availability
Not published

7Majestic Care ABA

Fits families who want in-home ABA across Weld County

Majestic Care ABA serves Weld County families at home, naming Evans, Windsor, Johnstown and Milliken, and has no center in Colorado. It provides one-to-one sessions with BCBA oversight and parent coaching, and publishes a five-step intake.

Worth a call if you live in or around Greeley and want therapy to come to you.

From Majestic Care ABA's website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
In-home, Daycare or community
Ages
18 months to 18 years
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
Parent coaching
Health First Colorado
Not stated
Availability
Not published

8New Dawn ABA

Fits families who want in-home ABA from 18 months with no published waitlist

New Dawn ABA provides in-home and school ABA for ages 18 months to 18 years in Colorado; its only center is in Missouri. It accepts Medicaid, says it has no waitlist, and coaches parents as active partners. Its Colorado BCBA is certified in Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment.

Worth a call if you want therapy at home and a fast start matters.

From New Dawn ABA's website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
In-home, School, Daycare or community, Telehealth
Ages
18 months to 18 years
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
Parents coached as active partners
Health First Colorado
Website says it accepts Medicaid
Availability
Website says no waitlist

9GreenLight ABA

Fits families who want one-to-one in-home ABA for a young child

GreenLight ABA provides one-to-one ABA at home, delivered by an RBT under BCBA supervision, and serves young children. It coordinates with outside speech and occupational therapists and has Spanish-speaking services. It operates in Arizona, Utah and Colorado.

Worth a call if you want home-based therapy that works alongside your child's other therapists.

From GreenLight ABA's website (source 1, source 2, source 3), checked September 14, 2026.

Setting
In-home, School, Daycare or community
Ages
Not stated
Under 3
Yes
Parent involvement
Ongoing caregiver guidance
Health First Colorado
On the state provider list
Availability
Not published

What ABA therapy services in Greeley publish, counted

We counted what the nine Greeley providers on this page say on their own websites. These counts describe this list, not every provider in Greeley.

Take children under 38 of 9
Offer therapy in your home8 of 9
Offer therapy at a center4 of 9
Describe parent training on their site9 of 9
Publish anything about a waitlist4 of 9
Appear on the Health First Colorado provider list5 of 9

Counts include Budding Futures. "Publish anything about a waitlist" means the site says there is, or is not, a waitlist; four say there is none. Separately, 8 providers on the state's Pediatric Behavioral Therapies list name Greeley in their service area, and 7 more name only the county.

Autism therapy and care for children under 3 in Greeley

Start Early Intervention Colorado at the same time

Early Intervention Colorado is the state's free program for children under 3, with no income limit. For Weld County, the local agency is Envision (970-339-5360). Anyone can refer, including you, through the state's online referral form.

Early intervention and ABA can run side by side. The state coordinator writes the family service plan, the ABA provider writes the behavior plan, and with your permission the two share goals. See how that works in practice: early intervention ABA in Greeley.

At age 3, the school side takes over. Greeley-Evans School District 6 runs Child Find for ages 3 to 5 (970-348-1052), and its special education office offers parent surveys in English and Spanish.

If your child has Health First Colorado, the state's behavioral therapy benefit does not require an autism diagnosis when therapy is medically necessary. Greeley is in Weld County, where Medicaid is managed regionally by Northeast Health Partners.

A therapist and young child playing a matching game in a living room

How to get started with ABA therapy in Greeley

Most families in Greeley go through the same five steps, whichever provider they pick. Knowing them ahead of time makes the first calls shorter and can help your child start sooner.

  1. Get the referral paperwork readyKeep the diagnostic report if you have one. Health First Colorado does not require an autism diagnosis for behavioral therapy when it is medically necessary, but a private plan may ask for one, so check yours.
  2. Ask for a benefits checkCall two or three providers from this list. Each one should check your coverage for free and tell you what you will owe before anything is scheduled.
  3. The BCBA assessmentA BCBA meets your child, watches play and routines, and often uses a skills assessment such as VB-MAPP or ABLLS-R. You talk through your goals for the family.
  4. Prior authorizationThe provider sends a treatment plan to your insurer. With Health First Colorado, a Prior Authorization Request goes to the state's review vendor, and you get a letter with the decision and your appeal rights.
  5. First sessionsThe first weeks are mostly getting to know each other. Expect play, short sessions that grow longer, and your first parent coaching.

Questions to ask ABA therapy providers on the first call

Every child with autism is different, so the right answers depend on yours. Write them down for every provider you call; side by side, the differences get obvious fast.

  • Do you work with children my child's age, and what is the youngest age you take?
  • Is there a waitlist for the assessment, and for a therapist at the hours we need?
  • Will therapy happen at home, at your center or both?
  • Who is the BCBA or lead clinician on my child's case, and how often will they see my child?
  • How is parent and caregiver training scheduled, and is it required?
  • Will my child keep the same technician from week to week?
  • Can you check my Health First Colorado or private plan for free before we start?
  • How will you show me my child's progress?
  • What does a session look like for a two- or three-year-old?
  • Can my child take breaks or say no during a session?

Frequently asked questions about ABA therapy in Greeley

Which ABA providers in Greeley take toddlers under 3?
On this list, Budding Futures ABA, Action Behavior Centers, Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Key Autism Services, The Treetop, Majestic Care ABA, New Dawn ABA and GreenLight ABA say they work with children under 3. Ages change, so confirm the youngest age each one takes when you call.
Which ABA providers come to your home in Greeley?
Based on their websites, Budding Futures ABA, Consultants for Children, Inc., Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), Key Autism Services, The Treetop, Majestic Care ABA, New Dawn ABA and GreenLight ABA offer in-home ABA. Some also run centers, so ask which setting has openings for your child's age.
Do I need an autism diagnosis to start ABA therapy in Greeley?
Not with Health First Colorado. The state's behavioral therapy benefit covers eligible children when therapy is medically necessary, with or without an autism diagnosis. Private plans may ask for one. If you still need an evaluation, Action Behavior Centers list diagnostic services on their sites.
Is there a waitlist for ABA therapy in Greeley?
On their websites, Budding Futures ABA, Action Behavior Centers, Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and New Dawn ABA say there is no waitlist. The rest do not say. Ask about two waits: the assessment, and a therapist at the hours you need.
How much does ABA therapy cost in Greeley?
It depends on coverage. Health First Colorado covers medically necessary behavioral therapy for eligible children, and Budding Futures says most Health First Colorado families pay $0 out of pocket. Most providers accept several insurance plans. What you pay depends on your deductible and coverage, so ask each provider for a free benefits check before the first session.

How we built this list

We started with Health First Colorado's Pediatric Behavioral Therapies provider list and the providers that show up when Greeley parents search for ABA or autism therapy. We kept providers with a location in or near Greeley, or a service page naming it, and read each one's website on September 14, 2026. Every fact about another provider matches text on its own site. If a site did not say something, the table says "Not stated." Providers change hours, ages and insurance often, so confirm details when you call.

  1. Action Behavior Centers: website
  2. Consultants for Children, Inc.: website
  3. Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): website
  4. Key Autism Services: website
  5. The Treetop: website
  6. Majestic Care ABA: website
  7. New Dawn ABA: website
  8. GreenLight ABA: website
  9. Health First Colorado: Pediatric Behavioral Therapies provider list and benefit page

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