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Quality child care welcomes and supports children with a wide range of strengths and needs. This includes children with developmental delays, disabilities, health conditions, behavioral challenges, or those who are learning English as an additional language.
IdahoSTARS is committed to helping child care providers create environments where every child can participate meaningfully and thrive.
When child care providers are equipped to support children with varying needs, they build stronger skills, deepen their understanding of child development, and enhance their professional growth. These efforts also contribute to a more responsive and effective child care setting for all children.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, child care programs are considered public accommodations. This means they are expected to provide access and make reasonable adjustments to support children with disabilities or other needs. IdahoSTARS offers guidance and resources to help providers meet these expectations in practical and sustainable ways.