An essential requirement for daycare centres is to have key areas accessible to everyone, particularly those used by children. This means catering to those with a wide variation of impairments, with the focus remaining on their abilities and how to nurture their ongoing growth and development.
Here at Perth Building Projects we take a positive approach to catering to those with disabilities or special needs, and focus on promoting each childs’ strengths when making astute childcare alterations that promote independence and inclusivity.
Effective modifications
Your childcare alteration requirements will depend on the facilities and layout of your existing space. It is important to consult with experts in the arena of disability provisions to ensure you apply the correct modifications, and our experienced team is here to provide professional advice.
Most of the changes will be simple, while benefiting each child using the space. A common childcare centre alteration is redesigning a room in order to create space for useful equipment. Practical improvements may also include improving bathroom accessibility, and altering stairs to accommodate those with physical disabilities.
Alterations for inclusivity
It’s important to plan ahead, and consider what activities and exercises should be carried out to support and encourage children with special needs. Why not consult with parents and see what areas of improvement they see as essential?
Minimal alterations can have a significant positive impact. For example, changing the layout of a room to include a quiet space for children that appreciate calm, adding easily reachable cubby spaces with safe, fun toys, and removing steps or blockages in the outdoor play areas to improve wheelchair access.