Well wouldn't most OTs who work with kids already have their LiveScan and Tb test anyway just to work? Even at the gym daycare and church nursery I worked at we had to be fingerprinted by law. So I don't think that part is an issue. I think it's the exposure to other kids. Personally I allow the early intervention services in my home because I want to encourage as much therapy as possible for my little DCG who's delayed. I know mom works and Nana works and he's here 5 days a week. We've changed his schedule so he has his home meeting on a Monday AM before he comes but occasionally she'll come here, Tues 5pm he has speech at home, and Friday AM he has OT/PT before he comes here. The coordinators are great and the other kids LOVE playing with the toys they bring over. The first guy kinda gave me the creeps and wasn't big on letting the other kids play too but the new girl is nice and allows the other kids to be involved. It's mainly my DS when she's here now in the afternoons. They really aren't to be "left alone" with the kids receiving therapy I was told.
It's not something everyone wants to deal with but I really don't know if an IEP extends to childcare? My oldest, twins, had IEPs for speech and received services from 3-7 through preschool and then elem school when they started and they were in daycare during that time but didn't receive services while at her house.

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