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[quote=Anonymous]The Guiding Star incident referenced by "Anonymous"  was an incident that happenned YEARS ago.  The teacher involved was terminated on the spot, the Director of the Center self-reported the incident to State and County agencies, she immediately notified the parents of the child, and she also notified all other parents with children at the Center.  There have been NO repeat incidents.  I have two children at the Guiding Star.  It is a FANTASTIC place.  The reference made by "Anonymous" to continuing issues with "non-compliance," contains an implied suggestion that incidents like the one that occurred many years ago, continue to occur.  This implication is false and irresponsible.

Unfortunately, situations like those that occurred at Lynnbrook and FCC happen from time to time.  It is not okay, but it is reality.  Thankfully, none of the kids involved in these incidents were harmed.  When you turn your kids over to a school, day care center, nanny, or babysitter, there is always risk.  It is very easy to throw stones at day care centers.  If the center is a legal center that is licensed by the State/County, there is a lot of information out there - - the same cannot be said for nannies or illegal home day care centers.  If your child walked off from your house while in the care of a nanny, you may never know.

Incidents involving children walking away from day care centers is horrifying.  Parents, however, should take comfort in the fact that licensed day care facilities like the Guiding Star are subject to legal reporting requirements and regular inspection.  These facilities must also meet certain criteria in order to operate.  The goal is to create a safe environment for kids.

Forums like D.C. Urban Moms and Dads can be very useful when the information being shared is accurate.  I would encourage anyone who is thinking about sending their child to the Guiding Star to contact the Center Director and make a request for parent references.

GS Mom

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