"I have a question and am seeking input from several people.I run a small in-home daycare, and have an opening for one child. I am interviewing today to fill the position. The child with the interview is a 6-year-old child with special needs. He has the size/ability of a 2-year-old child. He is diabetic and has down syndrome. I know that is child would require extra care -- would it be wrong to increase my weekly rate for this child?"
Most centers can charge fees related to care above and beyond what another child without special needs would receive, but it's iffy and the costs have to be directly related to services that you provide that fall outside "reasonable accommodations." Because even home child care providers are often required to follow title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it would be best to familiarize yourself with these regulations and do an individualized assessment of your program and how it would handle this child.
The government has a very comprehensive FAQ on this topic here:
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/childq&a.htm
And this can answer many of your questions.
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Yes! It would be wrong. If you can and want to meet his needs take him on. But if you can't or don't honestly want to will more $$ make it easier?
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