How does a childcare provider cover the costs of providing special services to a child with a disability?
Childcare providers may NOT charge parents of children with special needs additional fees to provide services required by the ADA. For example, if a center is asked to do simple procedures that are required by the ADA, like finger-prick blood glucose tests for children with diabetes, it cannot charge the child’s parents extra. (Of course, the parents must provide all appropriate testing equipment, training and special food necessary for the child): Instead, the provider must spread the cost across all families participating in the program. If the childcare provider is providing services beyond those required by ADA, like hiring licensed medical personnel to conduct complicated medical procedures, it may charge the child’s family. To help offset the cost of actions or services that are required by the ADA, such as architectural barrier removal, providing sign language interpreters, or purchasing adaptive equipment, some tax credits and deductions maybe available. Contact the ADA Informa
