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Daycare

Daycare services are provided for children and dependent adults of working parents and guardians. Daycare services are available at any time of day that aligns with the parent/guardian’s work schedule, from mornings to afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts.

The Benefits of Daycare

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Reliable, Scheduled Care

Regularly scheduled care, aligned with the parent/guardian’s work hours, to ensure your loved one is properly supported whenever those shifts take place. 

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Person-Directed Activities

Manos Direct Service Providers structure their time based on the client’s interests and desired activities. Whether that is kicking a soccer ball in the yard, making progress on a puzzle, or practicing conversational skills, daycare providers create an engaging environment.

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A Consistent Presence

When you are assigned a Manos Direct Service Provider, that person will work with you during the majority of your daycare shifts, forming a relationship and bond with the person they are supporting.

What Does a Daycare Schedule Look Like?

While each client has individual needs, a typical daycare schedule could look like the following:

  • 7:30 am Manos Direct Service Provider (DSP) meets parent/guardian and the client at the family home to discuss the schedule and activities for the day while the parent/guardian is at work
  • 8 am DSP helps client find their favorite morning news program on TV
  • 9 am DSP helps client with personal care needs and getting ready for the day
  • 9:30 am DSP provides a morning snack
  • 10 am Client and DSP enjoy time in the client’s yard, weather permitting
     
  • 11:30 am DSP and client chat while DSP puts together the lunch the parent/guardian has prepared for the client
  • 12 pm DSP sets out client’s lunch
  • 12:30 pm DSP assists client with post-meal cleanup and restroom break
  • 1 pm DSP and client work on craft projects
  • 2 pm DSP reads to client
  • 3 pm Parent/guardian returns home from work shift
     
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Service Eligibility Criteria (Am I Eligible?)

Manos provides Daycare for children and adults beginning at age 3. To qualify for Daycare, the individual being cared for must:

  • Be age 3 or older
  • Live in the family home
  • Be a regional center client
  • Have a scheduling need where their parent/guardian is gone for work

Contact a Manos representative or your case manager for more information about Daycare services.

Employer of Record 
vs. Full-Service 

We provide this service in both Employer of Record (EOR) and Full-Service models. 

Explore the differences between them.

How to Get Started

  1. You request Daycare services from your regional center Case Manager
  2. Your case manager will send a referral to Manos on your behalf
  3. Manos will send you enrollment forms, and is available for assistance
  4. If your Daycare services are Full-Service, a Manos Coordinator will match and introduce you to a Direct Service Provider who you will be able to interview and determine if they are a good match. 
    If your services are EOR, you will be able to refer your own Direct Service Provider who is 18 years or older, CPR certified or able to obtain certification within 30 days of their referral, can pass a criminal background check, and is able to work legally in the U.S. The selected provider completes the hiring process including background check, paperwork, and training
  5. Manos receives a contract from your regional center and you start service with Manos

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daycare

Find answers to our most commonly asked questions about Daycare services.

 

  • What is the difference between Daycare and Respite Care?

    Daycare is a service where a Direct Service Provider supports your loved one while you are at work. Daycare is regularly scheduled based on your work hours. Respite Care is a service that can be used at any time where a Direct Service Provider supports your loved one with a disability while you as the parent/guardian are able to take a break. Respite is often shorter and scheduled as needed.

  • What is the difference between Employer of Record (EOR) and Full-Service Daycare and Respite?

    EOR Daycare and Respite is when you refer your own Direct Service Provider and manage your own schedule and services. Full-Service Daycare and Respite is when Manos identifies and places your Direct Service Provider and provides support from our coordinators to help manage your services.

  • Do I need to have a set schedule for my services?

    Yes, Daycare requires a set schedule based on your work hours, but can be flexible to adapt if your work schedule changes. While you do not need a set schedule for Respite services, it does improve the quality of services and better helps retain your Direct Service Provider if you have a consistently scheduled service time.

  • What are the steps for enrolling my loved one in the EOR or Full-Service Program at Manos?

    You will need to request services from Manos and have your case manager send over a POS contract to begin the enrollment process. 

  • If I want to refer my own worker, what steps need to be taken before they begin?

    If you are referring someone who is interested in working for Manos, they will need to be interviewed by our hiring department, complete and pass a background check, be eligible to work in the United States, and complete the hiring paperwork.

    If you are receiving EOR services and you are referring a Direct Service Provider, they will need to complete and pass a background check, be eligible to work in the United States, complete the hiring paperwork, and either have or obtain a CPR/First Aid certificate.

    The average hiring time is 1-2 weeks (delays in background checks or completing paperwork may extend this timeline.)

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