Abstract

Conclusion. It was concluded that ECCE for children with disabilities was provided in a challenging environment that required immediate interventions. To make disability-inclusive ECCE a feasible procedure, school administration and other stakeholders should overcome the obstacles to nurturing care.

Keywords: Disability, early childhood care, education, nurturing care

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