What does your infant do during the day at daycare?

[Anonymous]

So I just started daycare with my 12 week old. I am not working this week so we can ease into it. It seems like whenever I drop her off and pick her up, the babies are just hanging out in bouncers. They look happy and clean but shouldn't they be held, played with, read to? Is this a bad center? What does your baby do all day?

[Anonymous]

How many infants and adults are in the room? When I worked in the infant room, some babies were in swings or bouncers, some were in their cribs (sleeping) and some were on the floor (rug) with a teacher. Usually the other teacher was rocking or feeding another one. We tried to have them switch activities regularly, along with feeding and naps as needed.

[Anonymous]

My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

[Anonymous]

our NAEYC center has swings, but not bouncers. our center has a schedule listed outside the classroom and i've noticed that they adhere to it pretty strictly. they do "circle time" in the morning. basically they read the babies a story. of course the babies don't get it. they'll do tummy time. the older babies will do some sort of "art." they'll go outside (though not in this temperature.) i think the infant providers are much busier than the teachers of older toddlers/kids b/c they're warming up bottles, changing diapers, comforting those crying, cleaning up.

our center encourages parents to come in and spend a couple of hours, especially when families are new. but we're encouraged to come in at all levels to read during circle time. we can also drop in at any time we want.

[Anonymous]

Spend the day there, while you can.
No more wondering.

[Anonymous]

Our daycare only had one swing and no bouncy seats for seven babies. I went in at lunch to nurse every day, and saw the babies eating, having tummy time on a mat, playing with toys, being held by the staff, being sung to by the staff, and having the staff blow bubbles. They also did occasional "art projects" (finger painting) and played with crinkly paper. They sometimes went to the music or the sign language class with the toddlers. In the summer, they had a water table. They went on buggy rides outside twice a day (weather permitting).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

I was going to say the same thing as the earlier PP's. Daycare providers know when you pick up your kid and are very good at making it look like your child is their favorite. Sorry, this is not a defensive SAHM, just someone who knows the truth about infant daycare. Yup, I worked in one. FWIW, the worst experience of my life-there is no way in hell I would ever put an infant in daycare. Parents just don't know what goes on in those places.

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

I was going to say the same thing as the earlier PP's. Daycare providers know when you pick up your kid and are very good at making it look like your child is their favorite. Sorry, this is not a defensive SAHM, just someone who knows the truth about infant daycare. Yup, I worked in one. FWIW, the worst experience of my life-there is no way in hell I would ever put an infant in daycare. Parents just don't know what goes on in those places.

Oh, you again. EVERY. THREAD. Our daycare has 4 teachers for 6 infants. I work from home and come at all random times. But try again to tell me my baby is neglected. Asshole.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

Lol exactly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

Nice try angry mom. But I have a job

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

I was going to say the same thing as the earlier PP's. Daycare providers know when you pick up your kid and are very good at making it look like your child is their favorite. Sorry, this is not a defensive SAHM, just someone who knows the truth about infant daycare. Yup, I worked in one. FWIW, the worst experience of my life-there is no way in hell I would ever put an infant in daycare. Parents just don't know what goes on in those places.

Oh, you again. EVERY. THREAD. Our daycare has 4 teachers for 6 infants. I work from home and come at all random times. But try again to tell me my baby is neglected. Asshole.

DIFFERENT poster here. The woman is damn right and you know it, so leave her alone.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My daycare doesn't use bouncers or swings as a matter of policy (I think it also has to do with their NAEYC accreditation). There are floor things that they hang out on for tummy time and so forth. I think one of the ladies has taken a shine to my baby, because she is always being held when I go in. (Clearly teacher's pet...)

Not sure that you really play with a 12 week old...mine is still just starting to try to grasp objects...she mostly just likes looking around and doing tummy time. I think floor time is pretty important at this age. She really doesn't like being read to (bummer).

Having worked in an infant room, I assure the teacher picks the child up and interacts with the child when they know it's pick up time...

HAHA. This. I also worked in an infant room. We always scrambled to interact with the baby when we knew mom was coming. In our case we could usually see the car out the window. Even if we couldn't, we knew approximately what time each parent came. And often another employee would pop her head in to give us the heads up. No infants were ever neglected, but we knew who wrote the checks every week.

Nice try defensive SAHM, but you cannot see cars from any of the childcare rooms, and we come at different times every day. Go get a job.

I was going to say the same thing as the earlier PP's. Daycare providers know when you pick up your kid and are very good at making it look like your child is their favorite. Sorry, this is not a defensive SAHM, just someone who knows the truth about infant daycare. Yup, I worked in one. FWIW, the worst experience of my life-there is no way in hell I would ever put an infant in daycare. Parents just don't know what goes on in those places.

Oh, you again. EVERY. THREAD. Our daycare has 4 teachers for 6 infants. I work from home and come at all random times. But try again to tell me my baby is neglected. Asshole.

DIFFERENT poster here. The woman is damn right and you know it, so leave her alone.

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Right about what? That every infant is neglected at every daycare? That every provider is a manipulative witch?