By Tayleigh Davis - bio | email
ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Caring for children with serious disabilities isn't easy. Parents often have a hard time finding qualified people to help take care of their kids.
A day care center in Albany is helping. It's designed especially for children with serious medical needs. WALB News Ten's Tayleigh Davis found out just how much the center means to one parent.
It was music to her ears when Jennifer Wright knew she had a special place to bring her four-year-old daughter Phoenix who has cerebral palsy and brain damage.
"It's difficult but well worth it and I wouldn't trade her for anything," said Wright.
Pediatria Health Care serves children with medical challenges from infants up to age five. Certified nurses treat children with developmental delays. Some have feeding disorders, respiratory or cardiac issues.
"It's a comfort to know we're here and it helps them (parents) be able to do things they need to do," said Clinical Coordinator Moara Rodieck.
The day care which is government funded provides transportation for all 14 children enrolled. The nurses treat children based on speech, occupational, and physical therapy. It's also important they learn social skills.
"That's the big thing," Rodieck noted. "As they get older they need to be able to interact with other children."
" My hope is they will be able to live somewhat of a normal life when they leave here," said Clinical Director Belinda Gilbert.
That way nurses can help Phoenix make her transition into the public school system. Pediatria Health Care has six offices in Georgia.
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