LAVENDER SMILES
Every Child Deserves Play.
Every Parent Deserves Support.
We support families of children with disabilities through inclusive childcare, parent coaching, and workplace inclusion workshops that help communities thrive.
Our Mission
Lavender Smiles offers private, low-ratio neuro-affirming childcare alongside in-home consulting services designed to support the whole family. Our childcare program provides individualized, relationship-based care, while our consulting services bring practical, therapeutic strategies directly into the home, school, and community. Together, these services are structured to complement a child’s daily life and build on the strengths families already have.
We believe every child and family deserves equal opportunities for participation, acceptance, and belonging, regardless of ability, background, or family structure. At Lavender Smiles, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality support that nurtures emotional, physical, social, and mental well-being. Through both private childcare and in-home support, we help create meaningful everyday experiences, strengthen confidence, and support children in discovering who they are and what they are capable of.
Meet the team
Namrata Sharma
(Nami)
Nami brings more than 10 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals with disabilities across all age groups. With certifications in personal caregiving, ECE Level 2, trauma-informed care, neurodiversity coaching, ASL, and Autism-focused support, she is deeply committed to creating enriching and empowering care experiences. Her passion for working with children with disabilities became the foundation of her mission: delivering thoughtful, high-quality support that helps individuals and families feel seen, valued, and supported.
Brianna Dodd
With over 12 years of experience in caregiving and disability support, Brianna has worked extensively in dementia care, palliative care, and specialized children’s support services. She holds certifications in CCA and ECE Level 2 and continues to advance her expertise through ongoing training in neuro-affirming coaching, ASL, Autism support, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and other specialized care practices. Her approach combines clinical knowledge with compassionate, personalized support tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Services
Consulting
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parent coaching
Real support for real life. We help bridge the gap between professional care and everyday living — supporting communication, mealtimes, routines, life skills, and meaningful learning experiences while empowering families with tools, guidance, activites, and confidence that lasts beyond the session.
Childcare
Pre-school aged program
Our preschool program is thoughtfully designed for children with special needs, with an environment tailored to support communication, social development, learning, and daily routines. We work closely with families and therapists to help maintain consistency across home, therapy, and daycare, while using communication aids and visual supports throughout the space to encourage participation, understanding, and independence.
Our 5-hour preschool program focuses on meaningful, individualized learning experiences that support each child’s growth and development.
Before-After school program
Our before and after school program is designed to support older children with medical and behavioral needs in a safe, welcoming, and fully wheelchair-accessible environment. We provide a calm and supportive space where children can relax and decompress after a full day at school while still staying engaged through light activities and peer interaction.
After school, children are provided with a snack and opportunities for social connection, creative play, and low-pressure activities tailored to their individual needs and energy levels. In the evenings, we focus on supporting sensory regulation, comfort, and positive social experiences to help children feel safe, understood, and included.
Testimonials
Faran
Lavender Smiles showed our family what real inclusion feels like. They created a safe, supportive environment where our son was understood, encouraged, and celebrated for who he is. Their impact gave our family peace of mind, hope, and confidence for the future
Alicia
Lavender Smiles transformed our family’s journey. What once felt isolating and overwhelming became hopeful, supportive, and empowering. They created a space where our child was not only accepted, but celebrated — and where we as parents finally felt understood. Their impact reaches far beyond care; they are changing lives
Gera
The environment at Lavender Smiles is welcoming, thoughtful, and filled with opportunities for sensory exploration and growth. It’s clear that every detail has been designed with care, compassion, and inclusion in mind.
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