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After one day that the child is not a good fit for my program? Do I give her a heads up that Thursday may be his last day?
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yes. One time I termed after a day and a half. That was literally all I could take of this child, it was BAD. -
Absolutely.
I know what I will/will not tolerate AND what I am willing to work with. (It is generally different for each provider)
If a child made it through to actually BE HERE (enrolled) for one day and I realized they just won't fit, I would know that somewhere along they way I had been lied to.
- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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I have had some tough kids that have bounced from this provider to that but I stuck it out and can say these kids our a few of my best, some times they just need guidance but sometimes they are just not right for your daycare.Comment
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YES! I had one last not even a whole day! He screamed & cried the entire time and NOTHING I did would calm him down. He was a devil baby! haha
I had to term on the spot. I think you just know right away. Gotta listen to your gut! 
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Yes, and I had only been open 2 months. Most people on this board told me to wait. After 1 day I was up in the air. After 2 days, I gave a warning notice. On the third day, he was done. Best decision ever.:
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I only had a drop on baby that i just couldnt take twice! He "spit" up orange for a couple hours. I called mom, she said he had 6 yes SIX! jars of squash. I had her come to get him. Oh yea and he was 3 months!!!!!!!Comment
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yes I can tell at the interview most of the time. Sometimes I'm wrong but not usually.Comment
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I'm preschool based (2y-5y)and I think this child just isn't ready for that even though that's what mom was looking for. I haven't gotten a single thing done today except redirecting this child.
From 8-11 I've had constant grabbing of others, laying on top of others, taking toys (I don't think he got one toy today that wasn't in someone elses hand), knocking toys over (other kids towers, etc), throwing toys. I couldn't even go to the bathroom or help others in the potty. Mouthing EVERYTHING, turned around at art and his paper pumpkin is in his mouth. Not interested in circle time, group time, music time - I had to cut all three short because It was too annoying have to keep stoping. Doesn't sit still for storytime. He is 'potty trained' but peed on my floor after being here 10 minutes. I stuck a pull up on him and we've gone to the potty atleast 9 times this morning. I don't think he really knows when he has to go.
Right now I'm sitting next to his nap mat this he keeps getting off of and being loud. If he doesn't nap today I think I'm done today. Mom says he naps 12:30-3:00, well it's 1:15 and he doesn't seem to be getting sleepy. I was going to wait it out the rest of the week to watch for improvement but I just don't know.
Yes, I know these are 2y old things but If I can't do anything but watch this child then this isn't going to work. I'm exhausted and the other kids haven't gotten any of my attention today.
WHAT DO I SAY AT PICK UP TO MOM????Comment
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Can you put him back in diapers and set up a play yard for him? Sounds like he's not potty trained and isn't group ready. He may need some time where he's in a smaller area and just has cloth toys to play with. He may need time to just WATCH the kids do what they do.I'm preschool based (2y-5y)and I think this child just isn't ready for that even though that's what mom was looking for. I haven't gotten a single thing done today except redirecting this child.
From 8-11 I've had constant grabbing of others, laying on top of others, taking toys (I don't think he got one toy today that wasn't in someone elses hand), knocking toys over (other kids towers, etc), throwing toys. I couldn't even go to the bathroom or help others in the potty. Not interested in circle time, group time, music time - I had to cut all three short because It was too annoying have to keep stoping. Doesn't sit still for storytime. He is 'potty trained' but peed on my floor after being here 10 minutes. I stuck a pull up on him and we've gone to the potty atleast 9 times this morning. I don't think he really knows when he has to go.
Right now I'm sitting next to his nap mat this he keeps getting off of and being loud. If he doesn't nap today I think I'm done today. Mom says he naps 12:30-3:00, well it's 1:15 and he doesn't seem to be getting sleepy. I was going to wait it out the rest of the week to watch for improvement but I just don't know.
Yes, I know these are 2y old things but If I can't do anything but watch this child then this isn't going to work. I'm exhausted and the other kids haven't gotten any of my attention today.
WHAT DO I SAY AT PICK UP TO MOM????
If you can't manage it then let him go. If you have the space to give him his own space for a month or so then GRADUALLY in short spurts increase his exposure to the other kids and your routine.
Have the play yard area for him to return to if he is overwhelmed and acts out in the group.
Cat has an amazing set up. Maybe she can help you.Comment
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I can send you a friend request so you can see my set-up if you'd like?
I do exactly as Nan said...
Let him be part of the big group in spurts until he is ready to join full-time.
- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.Comment
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Sure that would be great cat. Thanks.
Not sure how much I can do though since I don't have any pack-n-plays and my preschool is all one room with different centers set up (house center, block center, etc)
I tried to have him play by himself but he has a 1 minure attention span.
I'm going to leave him in the pull ups since I don't want to deal with diapers and the potty. I know at home he is in underwear at nap and night. I'm hoping that the potty issues are just him being new?
I'm going to ask mom about him going so many times. At story time today I told him no that he'd have to wait since we had JUST gotten back 2 minutes before and he went did both. I wonder if it's an attention thing here or he's bored?
I have another 2y old that has some sharing problems. When she has one of her days I can put her at the table and give her some cooling off time by herself. That works with her. I tried that with him but he won't stay in his seat.
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I termed a child like that 2 weeks ago.
I was hating life at that time, just like you constant redirecting. The child needed more attention than my infants!!
If I had the room I would have kept him in a seperate area just like Nanny says too.
I dont regret it one bit.....but now Im scared all toddlers are like that!!Comment
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