Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find childcare/daycare for my child with special needs?
Any of the resources listed below will be able to assist you in locating childcare or daycare services for children with special needs.
California Child Care Council
Palo Alto Community Child Care
FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
Sunnyvale Family Child Care Network
How can I find information on resources and organizations in my county or state?
Contact NICHCY (National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities), which serves the nation as a central source of information on the following topics:
- Disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth
- IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education
- No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities)
- Research-based information on effective educational practices