Loz welcome, I understand the fear of child care.... I tried Matilda at a community centre and she freaked. She wouldn't eat or sleep while she was there. She would come home and scream until she went to sleep. It was so sad, so we pulled her out. I found a Montessori nearby and that has been amazing. Montessori was developed for children with special needs, so its different. They focus on one sense at a time. At her kindy they have specific Montessori hours and the other time is playing outside. There are 5 autistic children in Matilda's class with her, as well as 2 developmental delay children.

Next year is her school starting and its so scary! I have found an independent school where we will be living that has 16 students, so I hope it goes well!