Little Milestones for Small Discoveries

About Little Milestones for Small Discoveries

Little Milestones for Small Discoveries (LM4SD) is a sensory gym and pediatric therapy center in Jersey City, New Jersey, located at 568 Communipaw Avenue. The center provides pediatric occupational therapy alongside other pediatric supports in a state-of-the-art clinical sensory gym designed to help children learn and participate in new experiences in a supportive environment. LM4SD describes its setting as inclusive and aimed at typical and neurodiverse children, with a focus on reducing stigma, supporting families, and promoting a positive, judgment-free space where children can build skills and friendships.

Therapy services are led by Latrenda Zabaleta, MSOT, OTR/L, the Co-Founder and Director of Therapy Services. Her background includes a BA in Psychology (Stockton University) and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy (New York University), with extensive pediatric experience across early intervention, pediatric clinics, and school settings. The team approach is described as individualized for each child and family, and the center notes a holistic emphasis on early childhood and family education. Based on information shared on the site, occupational therapy support may address areas such as developmental delays, autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, hypotonia, cerebral palsy, fine motor development, visual-motor skills, and handwriting concerns. The sensory gym is also presented as a resource that can foster independence, reduce social stress, and help children safely acclimate to sensory input. LM4SD also runs structured programs and events in the space, including a drop-off preschool readiness program for young children and scheduled sensory play experiences.

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