Autism Learning Center Opens Doors in Norco, CA with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

AST welcomes families to their new location.

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), a provider of LEARN Behavioral, officially opened the doors of its new Norco Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting celebration on October 6, 2026.

Hosted by the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Norco Learning Center at 1731 Third St, Norco, CA 92860.

During the ceremony, Jamie Ball, president and CEO of Norco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center, and Sarah Azevedo, Representative for Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson, shared greetings and remarks. Members of the Norco Area Chamber of Commerce and other guests were in attendance.

Ribbon-cutting attendees were able to tour the facility, enjoy light refreshments, and meet Bri Waterbury, M.A., BCBA, Regional Clinical Director, Hayley Peck, M.A., BCBA, Senior Regional Director, and their team of board certified behavior analysts (BCBAs) and behavior technicians (BTs).

“AST is excited to bring compassionate, high-quality ABA therapy to families throughout the Inland Empire,” said Bri Waterbury, Regional Clinical Director. “We tailor our services to each child and family, providing engaging, evidence-based care in an environment designed to help children build skills, confidence, and independence.” 

AST provides contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) center-based autism services for children ages 1-12 years. The Norco Learning Center provides center-based ABA therapy, parent education, and Social Skills Programs. Outside the center, the Norco team provides ABA support in the home and community settings.

Flexible treatment hours, including after-school and weekend hours, are available to accommodate busy family schedules. There is no wait list. The Norco Learning Center is conveniently located adjacent to Riverside Community College and is easily accessible via I-15 for families in the region.

“We’re proud to be part of the Norco community—and deeply committed to helping families thrive,” said Hayley Peck, Senior Regional Director.

At ribbon left to right: Grace Ann Zialcita; Cassie Milliken; Karleigh Gallow; Mia Berry; Zaylee Carrillo; Jamie Ball, president and CEO of Norco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center; Bri Waterbury, Regional Clinical Director; Hayley Peck, Senior Regional Director; Carlette Sheffield; Matthew Bencito; Joanie Gonzales; Desirae Garcia

Open House in November

Families are invited to a sensory-friendly open house and fall carnival at the Norco Learning Center on November 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will feature an opportunity to meet the team, along with sensory-friendly fall-themed activities for guests to enjoy in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

For more information or to enroll a child at the Norco Learning Center, call (866) 727-8274or visit https://autismtherapies.com/locations/inland-empire

About AST

AST, part of the LEARN Behavioral network, is one of the nation’s leading providers of compassionate autism care. In addition to the Norco Learning Center, AST has ABA therapy locations in Azusa, Chula Vista, Long Beach, Menifee, Ontario, Orange, Riverside, San Gabriel, San Marcos, Santa Ana, Temecula, and Victorville.

About LEARN Behavioral

LEARN Behavioral is a national leader in autism care, offering comprehensive diagnostic services and contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a nationwide network of ABA providers and more than 150 Learning Centers across the country, LEARN delivers the highest standard of evidence-based care—customized to meet the unique needs and interests of each child and family. For more information, visit learnbehavioral.com.