Daycare violating child to teacher ratio
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Anonymous
Is it 5 times in two months, or just a few times over six months? Your description of the issue is not consistent. |
Anonymous
This. It happened at my old daycare and someone reported them (we think a former teacher). They didn’t get shut down or anything but it shows up in the inspection reports online and they were more careful after that. Inspections are so rare that some daycares know they can get away playing loose with the rules. |
but both me and my husband noticed, the other parents do not seem to care much about it though
Anonymous
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OP I know parents who have had their kids in daycares (center and in-homes) that violate ratios. These parents don't really have an issue with it. They say "everyone does it". They are happy with the care.
Our child is in a daycare center that typically has more than the minimum staff required. I assume to allow for sick and vacation days. I know my child does a lot better when she has more attention so I think this is important. I wouldn't consider this an issue of the children being in imminent danger necessarily, but unless I really really liked the provider I might look for other care. |
Anonymous
I have been with this daycare for 6 months, the "new" "extra" child, out of state, started to drop in around 2 months ago. We had kids who were missing the daycare so the new kid increased the ratio only a few times when every regular child was present |
Anonymous
Thank you for sharing. I kinda thought along the same line ...t if the daycare is being that obvious with violating the ratio, they do not care much about reports ... |
Anonymous
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Never happened at our daycare in the 2 years I was there. Staff were not dismissed in the evening unless ratios were met. The Director or Asst. Dir. would constantly go room to room in the evening and headcount and then motion that Ms. x could leave.
The ratios and age separation exist for a reason. |
Anonymous
Good to know. I am also concern about extra exposure to viruses, with my child being placed in various rooms and interacting with more people he has higher chances to get sick It is not just new kids, but also new teachers in the last 30 minutes of the day when he is tired already |
Anonymous
You get what you pay for. |
Anonymous
Agree with this. Staff should not be dismissed for the day until enough children have gone home so they can stay in-ratio. Another qualified adult (like the Director or Assistant Director or a floater) may need to sub in to meet ratio. It is a licensing violation to go out of ratio. It's probably worth either mentioning to the Director that you've noticed a couple of times when there aren't enough staff for the number of children you've observed in the classroom, and you were curious about how they manage that. It might be telling how the Director responds - are they defensive, or glad you brought it to your attention? Ratios are a really critical child safety issue, and you have every right to know the center is meeting their stated ratios at all times throughout the day. I have been in your shoes and knowing I needed to stay at that center I didn't want to make a stink. Looking back, I should have felt more confident in stating what I had seen and asking how the center was going to ensure they stayed in ratio at all times. |
Anonymous
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12 - 24 months spans about three classrooms - infants, toddlers and twos. I believe toddlers and twos have a larger ratio than infants.
I would have a conversation with the Director. It may be that they can't find staff. Our CDC Director said people aren't interested and won't even apply for daycare work these days. Our school reduced hours, raised tuition and closed a classroom that is now used for rainy day space. Your school may be in a similar position and will need to reduce capacity which may mean turning some current families away if staffing is truly the issue. |
Anonymous
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So what if they are together in 1 room. Everybody has priorities. Just come early if you want to see your child in its own room.
Who cares if its in a different room for 40 minutes |
Anonymous
| If this is Blandi on Kennedy street... Run. |
Anonymous
Then what’s the question? |
Anonymous
What do you mean “how can they remove me?” You caused them trouble. They can tell you not to bring your kid back. You’re welcome to sue, of course, if you think it’s breach of your contract, but since you can only afford a cheap daycare, you can’t afford that. It won’t be on contingency. |
Anonymous
| Are you already picking up your son as soon as possible? |