Is this a daycare red flag?
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Anonymous
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Just enrolled my 15 month old in daycare for the first time. I'm generally happy with the place, but the first time I came to visit, a couple of the kids seemed very interested in getting attention and love from me. Like, climbed in my lap, patted my arm, gave me huge smiles. The kids did all seem happy - meaning that none were crying and they all seemed to be enjoying whatever they were doing, and the teachers were engaging with them (though I don't know how much of that was because they knew I was there). The attention on me was sweet but now I'm worried that maybe the kids aren't getting enough love from the teachers! I mean, I'm a perfect stranger. Maybe some kids are just super friendly? (Mine isn't, lol.)
Any insight? Thanks! |
Anonymous
| ABSOLUTELY NOT A RED FLAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a bit crazy, imo. |
Anonymous
| Totally normal. |
Anonymous
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They haven't learned to be scared of strangers. Plus they saw their daycare people being friendly to you, so they were too.
No red flag. |
Anonymous
This. Do you expect children to be little robots? No emotion? Children in childcare tend to be used to people going in and out of their classroom. They have various teachers and floaters helping, as well as tours and maintenance people. |
Anonymous
| Kids like attention. Why would that be a red flag? Other than the fact that it sounds like you very badly need some Xanax. |
Anonymous
| Hi OP. I think your LO is like my DS. He'd have never gone up to a stranger and greet them. Not at 15 months, and not now at almost 4. My dd has been a revelation. She's 17 months old and is super social. She has big smiles for people wherever we go. Grocery shopping, elevators, out for lunch, she's alway trying to catch someone's eye. It's just a difference in temperment. Sounds like you bumped into a couple of kids who are like my dd! |
Anonymous
Yup. |
Anonymous
| Frankly, I might be more worried if no kids did this because I'd wonder if their attempts to be affectionate to the teachers resulted in a negative reaction (so they learned not to hug/greet adults). |
Anonymous
| No need to worry. Daycare kids are used to interacting with strangers. There were always new teachers and floaters at my DS daycare. Think of it as a good thing that they are so friendly. Your child may even benefit from the variety of caregivers. |
Anonymous
| When I come into my toddler's room, I feel like a rock star-- kids come up and smile, chatter at me, touch me, etc. I think it's a good sign, actually--the kids aren't afraid of strangers, feel comfortable in their environment, expect to have positive interactions with adults, etc. Toddlers can be incredibly friendly little buggers. |
Anonymous
This! With both my kids, whenever I go into their rooms, the other kids come and chat etc. I know my kids do it with other moms and dads of their friends (b/c their friends' parents tell me). |
Anonymous
| One of my favorite parts of morning drop offs is the extra kisses blown, hugs, and enthusiastic waves I get from my daughter's friends. Totally normal, especially at that age. They may get more shy after 2. |
Anonymous
This. it sometimes takes me 10min to get out of DC's classroom because I'm swarmed by kids showing me artwork, wanting hugs, etc... |
Anonymous
Sometimes, I get more waves and blown kisses from the other kids than from my daughter--who is busy playing and can barely be bothered to acknowledge that I am leaving. |