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@@joettebaumann-cr2xl yes those are great but I have mixed feelings because what if there's a creep that has access, unknowingly. So that's a security concern too.

Most kids in daycare are there because their family doesn’t have that kind of support, not because the parents *want* to spend hundreds of dollars a week (often thousands a month) for strangers to watch their kids. Besides, once kids reach the cooperative play stage, daycare greatly improves their social skills, especially if they spend most of their time with adults.

After a family friend lost her son in a horrific incident in an in home day care I can never trust them. It was a 100000% preventable and a law was created in the state of Virginia in his name because of what happened.

@@QueenPersephone25 😭😭😭 Awful.

I know it's so painful to see 😣. So sorry that happened. 1. That child's parents need to keep their child's nails clipped (which is a struggle itself.) Suggest the teacher/director mention that to the parents. 2. Has it happened multiple times? It's upsetting and frustrating but unfortunately not uncommon, esp as they have limited language skills and sharing at that age. Teaches should be aware and supervising closely, but the nail cutting should help.

Glad to hear that! Let me know if you have any questions that I can cover in future videos.

When parents aren't able to stay home with them til 4 yrs and have to enroll them in childcare, when they start younger, it's all they remember and most are very well adjusted and happy, as long as it's a good and loving caregiver. ❤️

Agreed 😬

How? The child is like 4 and doesn't know any better. She's still redirecting the child and explaining to him why exactly it's a bad idea to get water everywhere like that. The child now understands and won't do it again. Not every lesson is learned by scolding

@@YourAverageSpelunkerif my 4 year old didn’t know better to not throw sink water on the floor I’d get him tested for extra chromosomes

​@@leahburns7237 maybe it's not clear because I don't show a clip of the child bc its hypothetical lol...this isn't in reference to them throwing water on the floor. A LOT of preschoolers like to play in the sink while washing their hands. It's a sensory thing. While doing that, they tend to make a mess. Throwing water on the floor is a different story. Sorry that wasn't clear 😅.

This isn't referring to a child intentionally dumping water on the floor. Preschoolers often play with water in the sink while washing their hands. They're like mesmerized by it. While doing that, they *accidentally* often make a mess, whether on their clothes, on the floor, etc. This example is in reference to that, not intentional water dumping.

​@@leahburns7237 have you ever had a child or worked with children?

Huh?? I'm confused 😅

Take a nap friend

...Childcare Providers....lol. Preschool Teachers, Directors, Daycares, Nannies... etc.

Glad it helped!

Yeahhhh not many are comfortable with it. And honestly some caregivers feel uncomfortable when they start that young! Most often it's actually teachers' babies that start that young because they're there with them. But even so, 2-3 months there's basically no transition. It's definitely the easiest for them and teachers. (Can't be easy for parents, though!)

Aww. Yes it might be a tough transition, but most children get adjusted in a few weeks. I hope it goes well!

@@thedaycareguide thanks)

Just to clarify, do you mean how to tell if the children or babies are sick?

@@thedaycareguide yes

I mean honestly, most children do act worse at home and esp. act up more for their moms (unfortunately, but it's true). That's like 99% of all kids because you're there home/comfort space. Not really "weird" though - sounds like maybe the teacher isn't aware of that.

I would check with your schools policy on this. Most let them go as long as they don't have symptoms, but it is extremely contagious 😬

🤣🤣 I know, it's nasty!!

@@thedaycareguide for real 😭 i feel like a crusty little kid with it

You bring up a really interesting point! And yes, I am definitely sharing from the perspective of American culture and working parents who need to have their children enrolled in childcare during the first few years of life. And many parents would like to stay home with their children and simply can't afford to. Interesting you mentioned Korea; I've actually visited there several times and their focus and priority on family, love, community, respect, humility, consideration, etc. is a whole nother ball game and very different from the US. Even though people throw around those words in the US but its really not practiced 😅 nothing like Korea, that's for sure. It was mind-blowing different in a good way. I think there's a lot of things contributing to the mental health issues in the US but you certainly raise and interesting point.

There's really no other way 😬

I hear you! Sometimes there aren't any options in specific situations. And the price of childcare doesn't help. Trying your best for sure! ❤️❤️

Some states have subsidized programs or state financial assistance. Check into it or DM me on IG, FB, or Tiktok if you have any questions on it!

Yep it's ugly! I've gotten it from my preschoolers before 🤒. Hope you feel better soon!

Yup!!!

Yesss that's rough

Definitely!! Great idea. There's so much to unpack within that topic. Thank you 👏🏼

This one is tough. It's an uncomfortable situation and very touchy since it's basically addressing their parenting style. I would try to address it directly with them and/or with the director despite it being uncomfortable and I would pose it as a team effort (which it is) - "it's important we work together and commit to implementing strategies that may work to support Johnny's behavior. Are you willing to do that?" It can also help to share general resources with them explaining it so it comes from a third party. I am working on doing more videos around these topics that you can hopefully share and might help as well!

Yea, the transparency so parents have a heads up and can look out is very important. Also, some parents choose to keep their child home until a certain illness clears, which is their right, but schools need to inform them so they can choose.

On the flip side, it definitely is a catch 22 because for every illness notice we put out, there's a handful of nasty parents contacting us and giving us a hard time and blaming us, esp. when there are a lot of notices going out - and it creates a panic and chaos. So I think some providers try to cover it up for that reason. Doesn't make it right, but it does get very exhausting to deal with when it's outside our control 😞 and is. def a common reason ece professionals decide to leave the field.

@@thedaycareguide yes! We would’ve kept him home and also had a better understanding of what his illness was. My sons HFM presented itself as basically a full body rash. We had no idea what it was. Allergies? New soap? It wasn’t until they discovered the blisters in his mouth did we have an official diagnosis. Transparency is key! Thank you for your videos! I’m going to be watching them all over the next few hours.

@@thedaycareguide I completely understand that! I work at a center and I know parents want all the information and it’s so important for children’s privacy to be respected. I think our parents are more grateful for the transparency than hiding what’s going on! Do you children who are in daycare, removed for a few months, and return will start back at square 1 or will they have some built up immunity? Crossing fingers… it’s been a rough few days for us!

Definitely, well said. Transparency prevents so many problems. Thanks and I'm glad they are helpful! Lmk any topics you'd like to see covered. Currently working on a preschool transition series.

Update... after posting this on my classroom dojo page, there was no negative feedback, so our director posted it on the other classroom pages. So far no comments have been made.

Fantastic 👏🏼 so glad it's helpful!

I've heard that! In my state, they are allowed at center based programs but not home based programs. I'm not sure if the logic lol 🤷🏼‍♀️

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It's hard not to! First impressions matter. Hopefully this provides more insight and assurance to touring and enrolled parents.

Agreed! Well said 👍🏼

Love.