Built to Bring Exceptional Pediatric Care Under One Welcoming Roof
Where Little Minds Grow was founded in 2016 by Jenna Baratta, who saw firsthand how exhausting it was for families to drive between disconnected clinics. We created a bright, collaborative home where speech, occupational, physical, and ABA specialists talk to each other daily, co-treat when beneficial, and wrap loving, cohesive support around each child.
Licensed SLPs
Licensed OTs
Special Education
Ages Served
Ages 2–10
Individual & Group
Jenna Baratta
Program Director and Speech-Language Pathologist
Mrs. Baratta holds a Master’s degree from St. John’s University in Speech-Language Pathology with a concentration in Special Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Jenna obtained a position at the Eden II Programs on Staten Island where she earned her Certificate of Clinical Competence and received a high level of training in Applied Behavioral Analysis with students ages 3-16. Once licensed with the Office of Professions, she embarked on another layer of the profession and was employed with United Cerebral Palsy, Pre-School Programs. Here, she worked with pediatric swallowing/feeding cases alongside severe receptive and expressive language diagnoses.
She then received a Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities Certificate from the NYS Education Department. Mrs. Baratta was employed with the Department of Education where she evaluated and treated an array of educational and speech-language disorders.
She recently received her certification in Reading with TLC and Lively Letters, an intrasensory phonological and reading fluency program. Jenna was named a Certified Autism Specialist through IBCCES in 2022. She obtained certification through continuing education with her team of Speech-language Pathologist’s and Occupational Therapists.
Mrs. Baratta opened Where Little Minds Grow, LLC in 2019. Where Little Minds Grow is an integrated Special Education Center offering related services of Speech and Occupational Therapy.
She has a passion for offering integrated activity classes including a toddler program. With the support of her husband, Mrs. Baratta is living her dream in raising two young children. She continues to pursue her professional goals as well by earning continuing education in the areas of Dyslexia, Phonemic/Phonological Disorders, and Pediatric Nutrition and Wellness.
Jenna is an advocate for overall health and wellness and has a passion for Pilates and yoga instruction. In addition, she encourages incorporating art, music and shared reading in her home.
What Parents Say
Heartfelt reflections from families who trust Where Little Minds Grow with their child's journey.
“My daughter's favorite place the staff and owner are amazing I'm blown away at the progress my girls have made since starting there.”
Brian Donnelly
Oct 20, 2022
“By far the best place ever!! Jenna and her staff are absolutely amazing!! What they have done for my daughter, is something I could not thank them enough for.”
Liz L
Oct 19, 2022
“I’ve personally never met a more caring and dedicated staff! Truly have what’s best for the kids in mind at all times!”
Kristina D'Augusta
Oct 19, 2022
“Amazing programs for children of all needs! Jenna and Danielle have established a family environment with staff that accommodates you as if you were their own!”
Nicole Fridman
Oct 19, 2022
“Beautiful facility with exceptional staff! The toddler program teacher, Ms. Danielle does an outstanding job working with the babies. Highly recommend!”
Samantha Flaherty
Oct 19, 2022
“Loved the lemonade stand!! Great place with a great staff”
Michael Sanders
Oct 30, 2022
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