At Cheyne Ranch, we grow through relationships. We work with students of all abilities through nature-based, animal-centered experiences that build confidence, connection, and real-world life skills. As a parent or caregiver, you’re not just enrolling your child—you’re joining a values-driven community committed to safe, inclusive, and meaningful growth.

Here’s what our core beliefs mean for your child:

🛡️ Safety That Supports Growth

We take physical and emotional safety seriously. From our facilities to our staffing to our daily practices, everything is designed with student well-being in mind.

Your child will enter a calm, prepared space—where they can feel secure enough to try new things, make mistakes, and grow.

🧩 Adaptive and Inclusive by Design

No two students are alike—and we love that. Our approach adapts to a wide range of abilities, communication styles, and learning needs. We are neurodiversity-affirming and deeply respectful of differences.

We welcome students as they are, while guiding them with clarity, consistency, and care. We hold space for differences—but we don’t erase the boundaries that support real growth.

🐴 Connection with Animals is Transformational

Our animals are kind, respected partners in each student’s journey. Through safe, guided interaction, students develop trust, regulation, empathy—and often, a deeper connection with themselves.

Your child will build connection—not just with animals, but with their own confidence, awareness, and sense of belonging.

🧑‍🌾 Growth Through Meaningful Work

Real learning happens through real experiences. At Cheyne Ranch, students take on hands-on tasks that build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of capability.

We believe students grow by doing hard things—and that they deserve to be supported, not rescued, along the way.

📚 Grounded in Evidence, Practiced with Care

Everything we do is rooted in research-backed methods from Equine-Assisted Learning, Animal-Assisted Activities, and neurodiversity best practices. We don’t just love animals—we understand how to use these experiences for growth.

Your child’s time here is more than therapeutic or fun—it’s intentionally designed to help them grow.

🌱 Committed to Continuous Learning

Our staff are lifelong learners. We train regularly, seek mentorship, and reflect constantly on how to better serve our students and families.

You can trust that the people guiding your child are growing too.

💬 Final Note

Cheyne Ranch is more than a program. It’s a place for students to be seen, challenged, supported, and celebrated—for exactly who they are. We’re honored to be part of your child’s story.