At first, it sounded to me like the family is trying to help the 3 year old develop his/her speech and social skills by being around the other children in daycare, which to me says they are being good parents.

Then when you said they refuse to get help for the child's speech problems and take the child to you when he/she's sick, it says the complete opposite. It might be that the parents are not the type of parents who should have a special needs child. They sound like they don't have the patience, ability, interest in dealing with a child who needs extra help/attention.

If that's the case, then the child is probably safer with you than being forced upon parents who can't handle their needs. As far as the speech goes, I know it's better to get them speech therapy as soon as possible, but if the parents won't contact anyone, there's nothing you can do. When the child goes to school, the school will get involved and get the child with a speech therapist.

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