Special Child Care Centre (SCCC)
Introduction
It provides whole day training and care for children with moderate to severe disabilities to facilitate their growth and development, helping them prepare for primary education.
Eligibility for the Service
Children aged 2 to under 6 who have not yet started primary school and are either:
- moderately or severely mentally handicapped;
- moderately or severely physically handicapped;
- deaf or with severe to profound hearing impairment;
- blind or with severe visual impairment; or
- autistic.
Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services accepts parents to register application for this service for children below the age of two in advance. However, when there are available places, these children have to meet the basic admission criteria of SCCC, including reaching the age of two, before they could be eligible for service allocation.
Application Procedures
Referrals can be made by social workers or staff of rehabilitation service units to the Central Referral System for Rehabilitation Services of the SWD. The application is free of charge.
Fees and Charges
Free.