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[quote=Anonymous]My DC just transitioned classrooms at his child care. Several of his teachers, both classroom and floaters, indicated concern about one of the teachers in his current classroom. They indicated she was inattentive and potentially neglectful. DC has come home recently with unexplained bruises. My DH took pictures of hem and asked the teacher who had no explanation. Last week, a new teacher approached me and told me she had reported the main classroom teacher to the administration for inattentive behavior and handilong the children inappropriately. Additionally, DC’s former teacher, who is very shy and quiet approached me that she found the teacher’s behavior erratic and hyper. For example, she will often move children from classroom in order to take breaks and visit in other classrooms. It gives parents the impression that there is a staffing shortage and the teachers typically take an hour lunch break, not frequent small breaks throughout the day. The teacher seemed to indicate to me that she thought the current teacher had a mental health issue and or substance abuse problem.

The teacher has been out of the classroom for close to three weeks. When I brought it up, the other teachers indicated she was placed on disciplinary leave or potentially fired. I asked the director and was told she was on medical leave. Today, I asked the assistant director and was told that the teacher has interpersonal issues and is on indefinite leave. They do not have a return to work date and that is all they can disclose.

I’m now very concerned about my DC being with someone who is potentially unstable or under the influence. I have reason to believe that the teacher has both based on some odd interactions and her appearance. I have a background is pysychology and addiction counseling. What would you do? My other child goes to the same center and we love it and have been very happy with the teachers and curriculum. [/quote]

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