Day Care Section

Specialized daily care and structured intervention for children requiring high levels of support and supervision.

Overview

The Day Care Section at Spandan provides comprehensive daily care, close supervision, and adaptive living training for children with intellectual disabilities who require intensive support. This includes children with associated comorbidities such as epileptic seizures, as well as those experiencing stagnation or regression in learning.

Children enrolled in the Day Care Section receive specialized care in a safe and structured environment, rather than being placed in regular classroom settings, ensuring their unique needs are met with consistency and compassion.

Who It is for?

The Day Care Section is designed for:

Children with intellectual disabilities requiring high levels of care and supervision
Children with associated medical or neurological conditions, including epilepsy
Children experiencing stagnation or regression in learning and development
Children who benefit from specialized care outside conventional classroom environments.

Objectives

✦ Support continued learning despite developmental challenges

✦ Promote adaptive living and daily functional skills

✦ Improve behavioural regulation and emotional stability

✦ Enhance mobility, engagement, and cognitive functioning

✦ Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured care environment

Programmes/Services

✦ Daily care with close supervision and individualized attention

✦ Continuous intervention for children showing stagnation or regression in learning

✦ Structured learning activities using:

- Flash card–based learning

- Art-based activities

- Theme-based learning approaches

✦ Gradual reintegration into ability-appropriate classrooms when measurable progress is observed

Therapies & Methodologies

Structured and engaging learning methodologies
Adaptive learning techniques tailored to individual abilities
Behaviour support and regulation strategies
Cognitive enrichment through repetitive and meaningful activities
Functional mobility and independence training

Facilities & Resources

Safe, supervised, and structured day care environments
Adaptive learning materials and visual aids
Spaces designed for comfort, safety, and therapeutic support
Access to necessary therapeutic interventions based on individual needs

Family/Parent Support

Regular communication and reassurance for families
Emotional and practical support for parents, especially mothers
Confidence that children receive consistent care and supervision despite complex challenges
Guidance to help families understand and support their child’s developmental needs

Benefits & Outcomes

Continued learning even when memory retention or consistency is challenging
Improved adaptive living and daily functional skills
Better behavioural regulation and engagement
Access to individualized therapeutic support
Peace of mind and renewed hope for families knowing their child is cared for in a supportive environment

Hello

So far, 8 children from Spandan School have been successfully integrated into regular schools. To ensure a smooth transition:

• Spandan provides hand-holding support to the new school and teachers for 3-4 months.

• This support helps the child adjust comfortably to the new environment and teaching methods. Spandan School has also established tie-ups with government and private schools, creating a supportive pathway for inclusion, making the transition easier for both children and parents.