Daycare -- while in casts/braces?

[Guest guest]

Has anyone had their child in daycare while he/she was still in the

casts or brace? What was your experience?

I'm still pregnant, but already know that our little man, Declan, has

bilateral clubfeet. Unfortunately I have to go back to work and put

Declan in daycare 8 weeks after he is born. I imagine he will still

be in casts at that time.

We're on waiting lists for a few centers, but have yet to be

" accepted " anywhere. I also haven't mentioned Declan's clubfeet to

any of the prospective centers. Do you think I need to tell them

about the casts/brace BEFORE he is accepted? I'm a bit nervous that

they may consider this " special needs " or extra work and not accept

him into the program.

I'd appreciate any advice you may have. Also, we're in No. Virginia

(McLean/Tysons area) so if you have any suggestions for specific

daycare centers that have experience with clubfoot babies I'd be

interested in that as well.

Thanks!

W.