Jenni Mari
no one in my fam. have never put their child in day care &i have to interview 2 people
answer my questions please.
1.) did u have any reservation about placing your child in child care? y?
2.) how did u go about locating child care?
3.) what type of child care did u utilize? why did u choose that one?
4.)what type of questions did u ask them?
5.) did u observe before placing ur child?
6.) what type of follow up action did u take after?
7.) what overall immpression do u have about ur choice?
please answer what u can. thanks:)
Answer
Single father answers:
1) Of course I think we all have reservations about sending our little one’s anywhere. I think its due o our own issues with the separation anxiety more than their separation issues
2) I looked locally places near home, work, places you pass everyday and don’t even realize. Then I started interviewing all of them, I went through 4 interviews before finding the one wanted him to attend.
3) My son is at a home licensed daycare with certified teaches. Price was good, more certified teachers, not overcrowded classes, more individual attention.
4) Always check licenses for your state. I asked if there were any major incidents since daycare opened, any children currently enrolled who bite (big problems if they do), how do they discipline, are the workers licensed and have completed background checks, how do they handle incidents such as accidental injuries?
5) I observed my child for a half day until I realized that I was the one getting in the way of him socializing with the others due o his being distracted. Never did I again and he as excellent inter personal skills.
6) Every six months we conference my son’s progress and skills, emotionally, socially, verbally, educationally, etc… plus the daily interactions when dropping him off. (Qualified professionals).
7) I think it has been preparing him for pre-school Sept 2012 and kindergarten, which starts next Sept 2013, I could not be more happier about his development and the fact that he has achieved most of his milestones far earlier than normal. He will be 4 in December 2011 and started when he was 10 months old.
Single father answers:
1) Of course I think we all have reservations about sending our little one’s anywhere. I think its due o our own issues with the separation anxiety more than their separation issues
2) I looked locally places near home, work, places you pass everyday and don’t even realize. Then I started interviewing all of them, I went through 4 interviews before finding the one wanted him to attend.
3) My son is at a home licensed daycare with certified teaches. Price was good, more certified teachers, not overcrowded classes, more individual attention.
4) Always check licenses for your state. I asked if there were any major incidents since daycare opened, any children currently enrolled who bite (big problems if they do), how do they discipline, are the workers licensed and have completed background checks, how do they handle incidents such as accidental injuries?
5) I observed my child for a half day until I realized that I was the one getting in the way of him socializing with the others due o his being distracted. Never did I again and he as excellent inter personal skills.
6) Every six months we conference my son’s progress and skills, emotionally, socially, verbally, educationally, etc… plus the daily interactions when dropping him off. (Qualified professionals).
7) I think it has been preparing him for pre-school Sept 2012 and kindergarten, which starts next Sept 2013, I could not be more happier about his development and the fact that he has achieved most of his milestones far earlier than normal. He will be 4 in December 2011 and started when he was 10 months old.
What 4 yr. universities near Tulsa Oklahoma provide child care?
July Sun
Anything about 2 hrs away.
Answer
I thought the University of Tulsa did, but after checking their website thoroughly, I don't think they do. Bacone and OSU Tulsa doesn't seem to offer any child care either. Sorry.
I thought the University of Tulsa did, but after checking their website thoroughly, I don't think they do. Bacone and OSU Tulsa doesn't seem to offer any child care either. Sorry.
Child Abuse Question - Very Important, Please Respond?
evelynn wa
A friend of mine (an intelligent and caring young student) recently left a domestically unhealthy situation involving her child's father. Due to severe emotional abuse and damn near hostage (among other issues, including lack of insurance), she couldn't take her child to the clinic regularly for checkups and vaccinations. In her defense, she started out strong in the beginning, barely missing an appointment, but somewhere toward the child's first birthday, when the drama really began to escalate, she began missing them. It didn't help that the clinic she attends stays booked and well visits are usually scheduled at least a month to two months away, so missing one means waiting another two months for a new appointment.
At any rate, she has been an incredible mother by almost everyone's standards. She's read just about every parenting book and her child has almost never been sick. On the couple occasions the child had an ear infection, my friend promptly took her to the ER (again, because she didn't have insurance) and paid out of pocket for the child's prescriptions.
ALL that being said, here's the dilemma: my friend is now trying to take her life back and get back on her feet, receiving therapy counseling from the House of Ruth, starting a great new job, and trying to restore consistent check-ups for her child. Upon a recent check-up, her child's pediatrician notified her that because of the missed appointments, he had to report her to a Social Worker for child abuse---something about medical neglect. Her kid is now completely caught up on her vaccinations, and my friend has been much more steady in keeping appointments, but she's frightened to death of having a run-in with Social Services. So far, the social worker has not contacted her, but she's very apprehensive of what to expect.
Has anyone had a similar situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Answer
I have no experience with CPS (child protective services), but I have read about the subject.
Your friend should immediately request a copy of her child's medical file, and then find another doctor (in a different office, of course), because her current doctor is certainly not on her side. Missing well baby appointments is not medical neglect, so the doctor was not legally required to report her. Your friend should have her child examined by a new doctor and have that doctor document that the child is in good health.
There's a good chance a social worker will never contact her. They have a lot more important things to look into than a child missing a few "well baby" appointments, which, by the way, are not required by law. There is no law saying you must vaccinate your baby or bring your baby to the doctor when he or she is healthy.
But if a social worker does contact her, she should only give very basic information, such as yes, the child did miss a few appointments, but is very healthy and is all caught up on vaccines now. She should NOT tell the social worker why she missed the appointments. If the social worker asks, she could answer with something vague, like, "for various reasons." She should NOT tell the social worker about the abusive relationship. She should not give the social worker any information that might make the social worker worried for the child.
Social workers often like to take a look around the home. Your friend should know that her 4th amendment rights allow her to refuse to let the social worker into her home. If the social worker threatens to call the cops, that's fine. She shouldn't let the cops or social worker in her home unless they have a search warrant signed by a judge. The search warrant is for her protection. It limits what the cops and social worker can look for in her home. If she lets the social worker into her home without a search warrant, the social worker can snoop through her home as much as she wants, and continue snooping until she finds one little imperfection that she can exaggerate in court. Your friend should be friendly but firm in asserting her Constitutional rights. She could say something like, "I understand you would like to take a quick look inside, but I need to protect my 4th amendment rights. I'm sure you understand." If your friend insists on a search warrant before allowing them into her home, most likely a judge will never issue one. And in a case like this, there's a good chance the social worker won't even bother asking a judge for one.
If she wants to, she could bring her child out on the porch for a moment so the social worker can see that her child is alive and well. If she chooses to do that, she should make sure the child is clean and dressed. It is up to her if she wants to give the social worker a copy of the medical report from the new doctor which says her child is healthy. If she doesn't have the report yet, she could send it to the social worker later. She should NOT sign anything allowing social services to get access to the medical records. She can personally give them a copy of any records that she wants them to see.
Your friend should also not sign any type of agreement that social services asks her to sign. Because if she signs anything for them, she will be agreeing to be under their control, and that can turn into a really bad situation. They might try to threaten her to get her to sign something, because in a case like this, they know that all they have is threats. In this type of frivolous case, the law is not on the side of social services unless your friend agrees to be under their control by signing an agreement.
From the facts you have presented, social services has nothing on your friend, and they will continue to have nothing on her unless she voluntarily gives them information by talking or letting them into her home, or if she signs an agreement.
I am not a lawyer, and of course it would be best for your friend to have legal counsel by a lawyer knowledgeable about CPS. But if she can't find one or can't afford one, I think my information is probably better than the information she currently has.
I'd also like to point out that although I used the term "social worker," most CPS employees are low level employees that are not trained and licensed social workers. They often do not know the law and they often try to overstep their authority. So that's even more reason for your friend to be cautious, on guard, and protective of her rights.
I know your friend must be very stressed out about the situation. I hope that once she has this information, she will feel better informed and prepared and be able to relax a little.
I have no experience with CPS (child protective services), but I have read about the subject.
Your friend should immediately request a copy of her child's medical file, and then find another doctor (in a different office, of course), because her current doctor is certainly not on her side. Missing well baby appointments is not medical neglect, so the doctor was not legally required to report her. Your friend should have her child examined by a new doctor and have that doctor document that the child is in good health.
There's a good chance a social worker will never contact her. They have a lot more important things to look into than a child missing a few "well baby" appointments, which, by the way, are not required by law. There is no law saying you must vaccinate your baby or bring your baby to the doctor when he or she is healthy.
But if a social worker does contact her, she should only give very basic information, such as yes, the child did miss a few appointments, but is very healthy and is all caught up on vaccines now. She should NOT tell the social worker why she missed the appointments. If the social worker asks, she could answer with something vague, like, "for various reasons." She should NOT tell the social worker about the abusive relationship. She should not give the social worker any information that might make the social worker worried for the child.
Social workers often like to take a look around the home. Your friend should know that her 4th amendment rights allow her to refuse to let the social worker into her home. If the social worker threatens to call the cops, that's fine. She shouldn't let the cops or social worker in her home unless they have a search warrant signed by a judge. The search warrant is for her protection. It limits what the cops and social worker can look for in her home. If she lets the social worker into her home without a search warrant, the social worker can snoop through her home as much as she wants, and continue snooping until she finds one little imperfection that she can exaggerate in court. Your friend should be friendly but firm in asserting her Constitutional rights. She could say something like, "I understand you would like to take a quick look inside, but I need to protect my 4th amendment rights. I'm sure you understand." If your friend insists on a search warrant before allowing them into her home, most likely a judge will never issue one. And in a case like this, there's a good chance the social worker won't even bother asking a judge for one.
If she wants to, she could bring her child out on the porch for a moment so the social worker can see that her child is alive and well. If she chooses to do that, she should make sure the child is clean and dressed. It is up to her if she wants to give the social worker a copy of the medical report from the new doctor which says her child is healthy. If she doesn't have the report yet, she could send it to the social worker later. She should NOT sign anything allowing social services to get access to the medical records. She can personally give them a copy of any records that she wants them to see.
Your friend should also not sign any type of agreement that social services asks her to sign. Because if she signs anything for them, she will be agreeing to be under their control, and that can turn into a really bad situation. They might try to threaten her to get her to sign something, because in a case like this, they know that all they have is threats. In this type of frivolous case, the law is not on the side of social services unless your friend agrees to be under their control by signing an agreement.
From the facts you have presented, social services has nothing on your friend, and they will continue to have nothing on her unless she voluntarily gives them information by talking or letting them into her home, or if she signs an agreement.
I am not a lawyer, and of course it would be best for your friend to have legal counsel by a lawyer knowledgeable about CPS. But if she can't find one or can't afford one, I think my information is probably better than the information she currently has.
I'd also like to point out that although I used the term "social worker," most CPS employees are low level employees that are not trained and licensed social workers. They often do not know the law and they often try to overstep their authority. So that's even more reason for your friend to be cautious, on guard, and protective of her rights.
I know your friend must be very stressed out about the situation. I hope that once she has this information, she will feel better informed and prepared and be able to relax a little.
Child Day Care?
Hi
Can some of you guys tell me how much Child Day Care cost hourly for 2 girls ages 8 and 11. I want different prices so let me know how much the one near you charges.
also per child hourly
Answer
Chicago suburbs -
Private day care part time $10-$15 per hour
I would check into afterschool programs that your school has to offer. They are much more affordable and have great activities. I paid around $5 per hour for one child in a park district program.
Chicago suburbs -
Private day care part time $10-$15 per hour
I would check into afterschool programs that your school has to offer. They are much more affordable and have great activities. I paid around $5 per hour for one child in a park district program.
Child abuse?????
Underneath
ok what is considered child abuse??
hitting
yelling
thretning to break some bone
thretning
leaving brusies/scratches/scars
Are these all or type what you think is child abuse?that is stuff that happens to me and i'm being abused?
this si stuff my mom does to me i love her with all my heart but she does that and tears apart my dreams and takes them away
Answer
What is Child Abuse?
Abuse is an action taken to hurt someone. When a grownup or older child hurts someone younger than them on purpose, it is called abuse. There are different types of abuse.
Physical abuse is when an older person hits a child so hard that it leaves a bruise or cut on the child's body. While spanking is not abuse, if you get hit so hard that you have a big bruise or black eye that is physical abuse.
Verbal abuse is when people use words to hurt you.
Sexual abuse is when a grownup or older child touches you on the private parts of your body without a good reason. A good reason is when small children and babies need help to keep clean (like in the bathtub) or for health reasons. When you go to the doctor for a check-up the nurse or doctor have to check out your whole body to make sure it is growing in the right way. Of course if you have a rash or a tick near your private parts a grownup you trust is going to have to take care of this with you.
What should I do if someone is abusing me?
The first thing you should do is to tell the person to stop it. Try and use your strong voice and look the person in the eyes when you tell them to stop.
If you are being abused and afraid to tell the person to stop than talk to another grown-up you trust about it. It is a grown-ups job to keep children safe. If you tell a grown-up and they don't help you to stop the abuse from happening again you need to tell another grownup. This can be hard to do but always remember that you have lots of grownups that can help you to be safe.
Why do people want to keep this a secret?
Sometimes kids are told that it is their fault that they were hit or sexually abused and they believe this! It is NEVER a child's fault, if someone bigger than them is hurting them. The older person knows what they are doing is WRONG. That is why they want the child to keep it a secret. So they don't get in trouble.
Could it ever be my fault if someone bigger than me is abusing me?
NEVER! They want you to think that so that you will be too embarrassed to tell another grownup. This is a TRICK! You can trick the person that is hurting you, back. When they make you promise to keep the abuse a secret it is O.K. to tell them that you promise NOT to tell anyone. Then……when you get to a safe place like home or school, tell someone that can help you stop the abuse from happening again.
People that abuse kids can be really tricky, especially if the person is sexually abusing a child. Usually people that sexually abuse a child act really nice at first, so that the child trusts and likes them. The tricky thing is that when they break the touching rules and touch children on their private parts without a good reason they sometimes tell the child that this means we are really good friends or they may tell you that you will be in big trouble if you tell anyone. Trust your feelings and remember the touching rules. Tell the person to STOP what they are doing, get away from them and then tell a grownup you trust about what happened.
Who can I trust?
Most adults and older kids you know are nice. But sometimes an adult might have a sickness in their brain or take drugs and alcohol and they do things that most adults wouldn't do to kids. These adults think it is O.K. to abuse kids and they need to learn that it never O.K. to hit a child so very hard that it leaves a big mark on their body. They also need to know that it is never O.K. to touch a child on their private parts without a good reason or to take picture of a child with no clothes on. It is also not O.K. to ask a child to touch the grown-ups privates. YUK!
Remember to trust your feelings. If something doesn't feel right or someone seems dangerous to you than you need to tell a grownup you trust about your feelings. This could be embarrassing and hard at first but it is the best way to keep safe.
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Honey im sorry your being abused , you should call the police or tell an adult that will listen, abuse will effect you when your an adult , and if you truly love your mom , you should get her help! call After you tell an adult, if you're not satisfied with what is being done, talk to another adult until help is given
What is Child Abuse?
Abuse is an action taken to hurt someone. When a grownup or older child hurts someone younger than them on purpose, it is called abuse. There are different types of abuse.
Physical abuse is when an older person hits a child so hard that it leaves a bruise or cut on the child's body. While spanking is not abuse, if you get hit so hard that you have a big bruise or black eye that is physical abuse.
Verbal abuse is when people use words to hurt you.
Sexual abuse is when a grownup or older child touches you on the private parts of your body without a good reason. A good reason is when small children and babies need help to keep clean (like in the bathtub) or for health reasons. When you go to the doctor for a check-up the nurse or doctor have to check out your whole body to make sure it is growing in the right way. Of course if you have a rash or a tick near your private parts a grownup you trust is going to have to take care of this with you.
What should I do if someone is abusing me?
The first thing you should do is to tell the person to stop it. Try and use your strong voice and look the person in the eyes when you tell them to stop.
If you are being abused and afraid to tell the person to stop than talk to another grown-up you trust about it. It is a grown-ups job to keep children safe. If you tell a grown-up and they don't help you to stop the abuse from happening again you need to tell another grownup. This can be hard to do but always remember that you have lots of grownups that can help you to be safe.
Why do people want to keep this a secret?
Sometimes kids are told that it is their fault that they were hit or sexually abused and they believe this! It is NEVER a child's fault, if someone bigger than them is hurting them. The older person knows what they are doing is WRONG. That is why they want the child to keep it a secret. So they don't get in trouble.
Could it ever be my fault if someone bigger than me is abusing me?
NEVER! They want you to think that so that you will be too embarrassed to tell another grownup. This is a TRICK! You can trick the person that is hurting you, back. When they make you promise to keep the abuse a secret it is O.K. to tell them that you promise NOT to tell anyone. Then……when you get to a safe place like home or school, tell someone that can help you stop the abuse from happening again.
People that abuse kids can be really tricky, especially if the person is sexually abusing a child. Usually people that sexually abuse a child act really nice at first, so that the child trusts and likes them. The tricky thing is that when they break the touching rules and touch children on their private parts without a good reason they sometimes tell the child that this means we are really good friends or they may tell you that you will be in big trouble if you tell anyone. Trust your feelings and remember the touching rules. Tell the person to STOP what they are doing, get away from them and then tell a grownup you trust about what happened.
Who can I trust?
Most adults and older kids you know are nice. But sometimes an adult might have a sickness in their brain or take drugs and alcohol and they do things that most adults wouldn't do to kids. These adults think it is O.K. to abuse kids and they need to learn that it never O.K. to hit a child so very hard that it leaves a big mark on their body. They also need to know that it is never O.K. to touch a child on their private parts without a good reason or to take picture of a child with no clothes on. It is also not O.K. to ask a child to touch the grown-ups privates. YUK!
Remember to trust your feelings. If something doesn't feel right or someone seems dangerous to you than you need to tell a grownup you trust about your feelings. This could be embarrassing and hard at first but it is the best way to keep safe.
Are you or a friend looking for answers to tough questions?
Covenant House Nineline can help. Call our hotline for advice about anything - anywhere, anytime. 1-800-999-9999.
It's free, it's confidential,
it's 24/7 and it's for you!
Or use this Web site to:
› send us an e-mail
› ask a question through our Nineline Forum
› search for help in your local community
› or learn more about the problems you’re facing
Our crisis counselors are here to answer your questions.
You talk. We listen.
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NEED TO TALK? Call the NINELINE - Hotline at 1-800-999-9999 (TTY: 1-800-999-9915), or e-mail us. It's free, it's confidential, it's 24/7, and it's for you! Hablamos Español
Honey im sorry your being abused , you should call the police or tell an adult that will listen, abuse will effect you when your an adult , and if you truly love your mom , you should get her help! call After you tell an adult, if you're not satisfied with what is being done, talk to another adult until help is given
Does anyone know of low priced good child cares near Corona?
Anonymous
I am looking for a good but low priced daycare/preschool.
Answer
You don't give a price on what low is to you. Child care is expensive, period. Unless you have a friend that can watch them at a rate then you will have to pay more. I live in Corona and am watching my friend's kids at a cheap rate as a favor because child care is crazy expensive.
You don't give a price on what low is to you. Child care is expensive, period. Unless you have a friend that can watch them at a rate then you will have to pay more. I live in Corona and am watching my friend's kids at a cheap rate as a favor because child care is crazy expensive.
Is accepting six hours of free child care the same as..?
.vato.
Is accepting six hours of free child care while your husband is deployed to Iraq the same as being on welfare?
If you feel it is please explain what you would to in order to get some things done that children cannot be there for--hair appointments, doctor appointments, registering vehicles, emergencies or just having a little time for yourself?
Please remember you would not live by family or close friends that are able to baby sit.
Thanks for answering!!
Also remember that the list for the Child Care Development center is anywhere from 6-8 months of a wait.
SORRY--I just thought of one more thing. For those who do not feel it is the same as being on welfare could you please explain why. Thanks again!!
That would be six hours MONTHLY.
Answer
I think people look at "welfare" as a bad thing. It is our privilege and mantel to take care of each other. It is our responsibility to look out for each other's welfare. I especially believe this of people serving in the military. You get sent anywhere in the world, near family or not and you've got to support yourself and forge a life. If there is an opportunity to receive some "welfare" I say you have every right to it. God bless you and your family.
I think people look at "welfare" as a bad thing. It is our privilege and mantel to take care of each other. It is our responsibility to look out for each other's welfare. I especially believe this of people serving in the military. You get sent anywhere in the world, near family or not and you've got to support yourself and forge a life. If there is an opportunity to receive some "welfare" I say you have every right to it. God bless you and your family.
What child care assistance programs do military family's qualify for?
BYBcuz
I finally got a job and im cant wait to start but i just need help paying childcare since im working at minimum wage and part time. Thanks.
LOW INCOME ON BASE DAYCARE!!!! i wish it was low priced lol, and your right the waiting list is 7 months i believe right now.
Answer
Child care on base itself or in CDH providers is usually based on total income. You might be better off looking at Child Care in homes that are CDH providers who are licensed by CDC. They are generally reasonable, can fit to hours and more one on one for the children. Check with the base CDC office to find out the providers near you. Also look into programs offered through local churches as sometimes they are reasonable as well.
Child care on base itself or in CDH providers is usually based on total income. You might be better off looking at Child Care in homes that are CDH providers who are licensed by CDC. They are generally reasonable, can fit to hours and more one on one for the children. Check with the base CDC office to find out the providers near you. Also look into programs offered through local churches as sometimes they are reasonable as well.
What exactly is child Day Care management?
btash93
I am thinking of a career in child day care management but i just need some answers from people in the field what the job entails.
Answer
http://www.elearners.com/program/3882/Training/TR/Child-Day-Care-Management/Penn-Foster-Career-School/?
Child Day Care Management
by Penn Foster Career School - Due to the growing number of families in which both parents work and the rise in single-parent homes, the demand is high for trained Child Day Care professionals. Child Day
Care training can give you the skills you need to start an exciting career. Experts explain everything step by step — crafts, storytelling, nutrition, child development, creative play, first aid, and more. Learn to organize educational activities, start and operate your own child care facility, set up and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized child care environment, and use computers to help children learn and play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_care
Day care or child care is care of a child during the day by a person other than the child's parents or legal guardians, typically someone outside the child's immediate family.
Babysitting is the occasional temporary care of a child during the absence of his or her parents. Child care or day care is ongoing care during specific periods, such as the parents' time at work. Child care can also take on a more formal structure, with education, child development, discipline and even preschool falling into the fold of services. Some childminders care for children from several families at the same time, either in their own home or in a specialized child care facility. Some employers provide nursery provision for their employees at or near the place of employment.
Local legislation may regulate the operation of day care centers. The legislation will define what constitutes a day care (so as to not regulate individual baby sitters). It may specify the physical facilities (washroom, eating, sleeping, lighting levels, etc). The minimum window space may be such that it precludes day cares from being in a basement. It may specify the minimum floor space per child and the maximum number of children per room. It may mandate minimum outdoor time (for example 2 hours for programs 6 hours or longer). It may mandate staffing ratios (for example 1:3 for under 18 months, 1:5 for 18-30 months, 1:8 for over 30 months, and even higher ratios for older children). Legislation may mandate qualifications of supervisors. Staff typically do not require any qualifications but staff under the age of eighteen may require supervision. Typically, once the child reaches the age of twelve, they are no longer covered by day care legislation and programs for older children may not be regulated.
State legislation may regulate the number and ages of children allowed before the home is considered an official day care program and subject to more stringent safety regulations. Often the nationally recognized Child Development Associate credential is the minimum standard for the individual leading this home care program. And for teaching in a Day Care center Teachers must have an Associates Degree in child Development, and for Head Start Teachers by 2010 all Lead teachers must have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.
(So, in other words, it merely means a child day care manager would be the head of a facility that cared for children up to a certain age for working parents, and basically was the overseer for the facility's teachers and other workers caring for the children.)
http://www.elearners.com/program/3882/Training/TR/Child-Day-Care-Management/Penn-Foster-Career-School/?
Child Day Care Management
by Penn Foster Career School - Due to the growing number of families in which both parents work and the rise in single-parent homes, the demand is high for trained Child Day Care professionals. Child Day
Care training can give you the skills you need to start an exciting career. Experts explain everything step by step — crafts, storytelling, nutrition, child development, creative play, first aid, and more. Learn to organize educational activities, start and operate your own child care facility, set up and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized child care environment, and use computers to help children learn and play.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_care
Day care or child care is care of a child during the day by a person other than the child's parents or legal guardians, typically someone outside the child's immediate family.
Babysitting is the occasional temporary care of a child during the absence of his or her parents. Child care or day care is ongoing care during specific periods, such as the parents' time at work. Child care can also take on a more formal structure, with education, child development, discipline and even preschool falling into the fold of services. Some childminders care for children from several families at the same time, either in their own home or in a specialized child care facility. Some employers provide nursery provision for their employees at or near the place of employment.
Local legislation may regulate the operation of day care centers. The legislation will define what constitutes a day care (so as to not regulate individual baby sitters). It may specify the physical facilities (washroom, eating, sleeping, lighting levels, etc). The minimum window space may be such that it precludes day cares from being in a basement. It may specify the minimum floor space per child and the maximum number of children per room. It may mandate minimum outdoor time (for example 2 hours for programs 6 hours or longer). It may mandate staffing ratios (for example 1:3 for under 18 months, 1:5 for 18-30 months, 1:8 for over 30 months, and even higher ratios for older children). Legislation may mandate qualifications of supervisors. Staff typically do not require any qualifications but staff under the age of eighteen may require supervision. Typically, once the child reaches the age of twelve, they are no longer covered by day care legislation and programs for older children may not be regulated.
State legislation may regulate the number and ages of children allowed before the home is considered an official day care program and subject to more stringent safety regulations. Often the nationally recognized Child Development Associate credential is the minimum standard for the individual leading this home care program. And for teaching in a Day Care center Teachers must have an Associates Degree in child Development, and for Head Start Teachers by 2010 all Lead teachers must have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.
(So, in other words, it merely means a child day care manager would be the head of a facility that cared for children up to a certain age for working parents, and basically was the overseer for the facility's teachers and other workers caring for the children.)
How do you report a child care center?
Q. I worked as a child care assistant for less than a month before quitting. Myself, I've never had a good experience with daycare as a child growing up and now I've re-learned the same thing working for one, for much of the same reasons; discipline methods, neglect, drug usage, ETC. Truthfully, I technically started working for the daycare weeks before I was actually screened and hired to work there. This child care has gotten totally out of control with the amounts of weed smoked there, the authorized provider will leave for hours at a time leaving up to 11 children under the ages of 4 years down to 7 months with just one person. Insufficient cleaning supplies, learning tools and projects, it goes on and on. I want to report this care because I know this is totally illegal, but how? Would I go to DSHS seeing as how majority, if not all of the children who attend the child care are covered by the state?
I live in (King County) Washington state
I live in (King County) Washington state
Answer
I would find the number to your child protective serivce dept. The police station nearest you should be able to lead you in the right direction.
I would find the number to your child protective serivce dept. The police station nearest you should be able to lead you in the right direction.
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