I agree with both sides here. It's definitely up to an individual provider. I also think parents should be heavily involved to promote learning and support. I've had a couple dcks in recent years that needed an hr. weekly but nothing like what some of you describe. It's disruptive to the dc but beneficial to the dck. And I'd accept outside support on a case by case basis. As part of our care for these children, at the very least, I believe we need to know how to support any particular individual needs. And it's about supporting the families too; if it creates an extreme hardship for them to constantly miss work then I'd be very apt to help. Or the possibility of working with the dck at dc AND at home, if a lot is required.JMO

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