Huckleberry Cheesecake parks screaming kids in courtyard for 30-45 minutes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is a broad range of what parents are willing to accept with child care. I just met a woman the other day who has her child enrolled at a day care facility that has horrific violations - including having intoxicated staff lose toddlers for up to an hour outdoors, losing a 3 year old who left the center and walked home down a busy highway, physically punishing toddlers, etc. I asked her if she was aware of all those issues, and she just said "Well, they are open about the violations and post them. So as long as they aren't hiding anything . . ."

Seriously.



Which facility is this?

Chesterbrook Academy in Kingstowne.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is why I stay home with my kids. Working moms who send their kids to "school" are just kidding themselves

This is just appalling. No one needs this kind of judgment - not working moms or stay at home moms. Or dads of any sort! Why doesn't anyone every mention/blame the dads?!

I work full time. I send my 19 month old to day care. I make enough money that it will meaningfully impact my ability to provide a better education for my son from ages 4-18. That is one of many important factors to weigh, and would not be the case if I left my job.

I drop in to daycare often. I know that daycare does a better job at the following: making sure he eats enough, even though he protests (because I give in when he says "all done"); teaching him how to socialize with other kids (one girl hugs him every morning when he walks in); changing out his toys frequently; and, creating interesting opportunities for him (I take him to the park, whereas they develop art projects for him!).

We were never meant to do everything for our kids ourselves. We used to have extended families to help fill all the needs. For those of us who are away from out extended families, we have to find other solutions.

Stop making others feel bad about this when they have worked hard to make sure that they create a *better* situation for their children than if they tried to do everything for them by themselves. I have a masters degree from an Ivy League university, but I have no training in early childhood development. The person who leads my son's daycare room does. She makes sure that he does things I would never think of. She is truly my partner in raising him, and I am so grateful for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why I stay home with my kids. Working moms who send their kids to "school" are just kidding themselves

This is just appalling. No one needs this kind of judgment - not working moms or stay at home moms. Or dads of any sort! Why doesn't anyone every mention/blame the dads?!

I work full time. I send my 19 month old to day care. I make enough money that it will meaningfully impact my ability to provide a better education for my son from ages 4-18. That is one of many important factors to weigh, and would not be the case if I left my job.

I drop in to daycare often. I know that daycare does a better job at the following: making sure he eats enough, even though he protests (because I give in when he says "all done"); teaching him how to socialize with other kids (one girl hugs him every morning when he walks in); changing out his toys frequently; and, creating interesting opportunities for him (I take him to the park, whereas they develop art projects for him!).

We were never meant to do everything for our kids ourselves. We used to have extended families to help fill all the needs. For those of us who are away from out extended families, we have to find other solutions.

Stop making others feel bad about this when they have worked hard to make sure that they create a *better* situation for their children than if they tried to do everything for them by themselves. I have a masters degree from an Ivy League university, but I have no training in early childhood development. The person who leads my son's daycare room does. She makes sure that he does things I would never think of. She is truly my partner in raising him, and I am so grateful for her.

I could have written this myself! thanks.

[Anonymous]

My understanding of this post is that everyone who actually has children at HC loves it and the only negative posts are from people whose only exposure to the center is a tour or one incident at a park?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My understanding of this post is that everyone who actually has children at HC loves it and the only negative posts are from people whose only exposure to the center is a tour or one incident at a park?

Yes, I think that is a fair assessment of this thread. We are very happy HC parents and we think very highly of the teachers, directors and our DS's experience. Of course no place is perfect, but it important to also note that the HC directors posted earlier on this tread that the initial concerns about kids screaming in the courtyard were addressed.

[Anonymous]

Thanks PP. I am on the waitlist for HC and have never heard a bad word from an HC parent. The only people who seem to complain about it are those with no real ties or connection to the center. If the parents of HC kids were complaining I would be concerned, but a post from someone who has "allegedly" seen an problem (the lack of photo makes me question the validity of this claim) is hardly cause for concern.

[Anonymous]

Another happy HC parent here. All the daycares we toured seemed kind of grim and institutional before DD was born, and I was committed to finding a nanny share when our spot became available, so we figured we'd try it and pull her out if it didn't seem like a good fit. Seeing how happy she's been there every day is what truly convinced me that it's a great facility with a caring, professional staff...but that's tough to convey or understand when you haven't experienced it.

[Anonymous]

I check in on DD at our center several times throughout the day and so does my husband... they have cameras in every room and we can watch her online. It's wonderful.

What center is your DD at?

[Anonymous]

We are seriously considering sending our DD to HC later this year. Are there any actual HC parents who can provide us with either positive or negative feedback about the 2 year old room and the staff? Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

I've seen this at another park with another daycare. Two daycare workers arrived at the park when my daughter and I arrived. They each had one of those mega strollers with 5-6 children in it. My daughter and I were there for about 35 minutes. The children sat in those strollers the entire time, while the workers talked. They were all of walking age. Kind of heartbreaking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've seen this at another park with another daycare. Two daycare workers arrived at the park when my daughter and I arrived. They each had one of those mega strollers with 5-6 children in it. My daughter and I were there for about 35 minutes. The children sat in those strollers the entire time, while the workers talked. They were all of walking age. Kind of heartbreaking.

It doesn't matter how expensive the day care is or what lay people think of the reputation. It is a daycare and it is what it is. You are kidding yourself if you think this type of care doesn't take place.

[Anonymous]

Last week I saw a mom (looked like the mom - maybe it was the "nanny") on the phone at a small park in Arlington, she was on her cell phone sitting on a picnic table. I thought wow she has her back to the kid who was playing by some trees - no fence, a busy street nearby. He was probably 4 yrs old. I drove by on my way to run some errands.

30 mins later I drove by again on my way home and she is in the same spot STILL on the phone and her kid was taking a shit under a tree - in broad daylight by a busy road and she had her back to him ON THE PHONE. I couldnt believe it.

[Anonymous]

Why are SAHMs perusing the daycare forum anyway?? Go back to your cell phones and play dates and let us work so we can pay off our student loans and provide for our children.