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Child Care for Your Child with Special Needs

In addition to the usual qualities parents look for in childcare arrangements, you’ll have additional criteria that must be met to be sure you have the right individual and the right facility for your child with special needs. When you interview a child care provider, ask these questions…

• Does the caregiver have experience in caring for a child with similar special needs?
• Is the caregiver trained and certified in rescue skills and first aid?
• Is the caregiver willing to adapt his or her program to meet your child’s needs?
• Is the caregiver willing to take responsibility for the necessary medical procedures and medication your child requires?
• Does the facility have enough space for any extra equipment your child requires?
• Are the play materials and toys appropriate for your child?
• Is the site safe for your child? Could your child and necessary medical equipment be transported quickly and easily from the facility in the case of an emergency?
• If increased electrical capacity is necessary for medical equipment, is it available? Is the caregiver willing to make arrangements for emergency power for medical equipment in case of an electrical outage?
  

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