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This study investigated the activity participation of child-care facilities in young children with disabilities and explored the support demand of rehabilitation services for them. 55 nursing teachers in 25 Day-care centers completed a survey questionnaire for data collection. The questionnaire consisted of class participation of children with disabilities, physical environmental factors, behavioral properties, and rehabilitation services. In this study, 83% of the children with cerebral palsy were ambulant outdoors, and decreased motor function was considered as main factor limiting participation of child-care facilities. In addition, the results showed that individual education planning, diagnosis, and evaluations for children with disabilities were specific items required for rehabilitation services. Further studies should be continued to establish support system and rehabilitation service for the increase of activity participation in children with mild or severe disabilities in the community.