In Trouble!

[Crystal]

Yes I will be more specific but please ask direct questions before judging.

Thank you

No problem.

How is your daughter feeling? Hope she is doing well.

[Little Star75]

If my child had symptoms of it, ESPECIALLY after having been diagnosed with it myself, YES, I would keep my child away from the other children.....for however many days that took. As the Mom, I'd be BLOWING UP THAT DOCTOR'S PHONE demanding that the prescription is called in IMMEDIATELY. I would then report the doctor for failure to act.

I agree on that part but where do I report this doctor. I feel that she didn't do her job. After I told her I run a daycare and that I needed the results a.s.a.p. she just said I will try my best. I called Friday and then Monday and still nothing then I get a call in the yesterday saying she was positive, then refuses to call in the prescription like are you serious :confused:

[Little Star75]

No problem.

How is your daughter feeling? Hope she is doing well.

She's doing good, in her room being bored , has a little discomfort but that's it.

[CedarCreek]

I do understand what the "supervising" means now. But you had to know that the way you worded it sounded like she was in the room.

So please, add the important details into your story before everyone (including yourself) gets all worked up.

Sorry to sound harsh,I couldn't think of a better way to word that.

[CedarCreek]

Group hug!
:hug:

[Crystal]

I agree on that part but where do I report this doctor. I feel that she didn't do her job. After I told her I run a daycare and that I needed the results a.s.a.p. she just said I will try my best. I called Friday and then Monday and still nothing then I get a call in the yesterday saying she was positive, then refuses to call in the prescription like are you serious :confused:

http://www.mbc.ca.gov/consumer/complaint_info_questions_process.html

I would TOTALLY report this. If she is part of an HMO, like Kaiser, you can report it to them....otherwise the link above is where I'd start.

[Crystal]

She's doing good, in her room being bored , has a little discomfort but that's it.

Good to hear. Hugs to you daughter :hug:

[Little Star75]

Thank you all! I think I will have to report her and definitely switching doctors.

[Heidi]

I don't get the problem with the teen, except the sick part. I agree that if she was showing signs of being sick, she should have been seperated.

As far as her being a helper, I don't know what your regs are. In WI, I can use my kids as helpers at any age. However, they count in my numbers until they are 7, and they don't count as a helper for ratio purposes until 18.

Children must be in sight OR sound. So, if I leave the room, and I ask my 15 yo to "step in" and keep an eye on things (in the summer or days off of school), as long as I am in sight or sound, there is no issue. She is just another set of eyes while I leave the room. I did have her get CPR, SIDS, and Shaken Baby training, because I think they are good life-skills for anyone. I can do the same with my 12 year old.

I cannot leave them alone with the children..alone as in I leave the house for a doctor's appointment and leave them in charge. That would be illegal and ridiculous. But, having a 15 year old sit nearby while I go potty is in no way wrong. Again, I am still within regs with sight OR sound.

Is CA sight AND sound? If so, how does a provider who works alone ever do anything, potty being the most obvious.:confused:

[Blackcat31]

I don't get the problem with the teen, except the sick part. I agree that if she was showing signs of being sick, she should have been seperated.

As far as her being a helper, I don't know what your regs are. In WI, I can use my kids as helpers at any age. However, they count in my numbers until they are 7, and they don't count as a helper for ratio purposes until 18.

Children must be in sight OR sound. So, if I leave the room, and I ask my 15 yo to "step in" and keep an eye on things (in the summer or days off of school), as long as I am in sight or sound, there is no issue. She is just another set of eyes while I leave the room. I did have her get CPR, SIDS, and Shaken Baby training, because I think they are good life-skills for anyone. I can do the same with my 12 year old.

I cannot leave them alone with the children..alone as in I leave the house for a doctor's appointment and leave them in charge. That would be illegal and ridiculous. But, having a 15 year old sit nearby while I go potty is in no way wrong. Again, I am still within regs with sight OR sound.

Is CA sight AND sound? If so, how does a provider who works alone ever do anything, potty being the most obvious.:confused:

That's how MN is too.

Helper at 13 yrs old (Provider ON the property)
Substitute at 18 yrs (Provider can leave the property)

Children must be within sight OR sound of provider at all times.

[Crystal]

Sight or sound here too. My initial impression from the Op's description was that her 13 y.o. was being left alone to supervise for 5 minutes.....that has since been clarified and resolved.

[mom2many]

I don't get the problem with the teen, except the sick part. I agree that if she was showing signs of being sick, she should have been seperated.

As far as her being a helper, I don't know what your regs are. In WI, I can use my kids as helpers at any age. However, they count in my numbers until they are 7, and they don't count as a helper for ratio purposes until 18.

Children must be in sight OR sound. So, if I leave the room, and I ask my 15 yo to "step in" and keep an eye on things (in the summer or days off of school), as long as I am in sight or sound, there is no issue. She is just another set of eyes while I leave the room. I did have her get CPR, SIDS, and Shaken Baby training, because I think they are good life-skills for anyone. I can do the same with my 12 year old.

I cannot leave them alone with the children..alone as in I leave the house for a doctor's appointment and leave them in charge. That would be illegal and ridiculous. But, having a 15 year old sit nearby while I go potty is in no way wrong. Again, I am still within regs with sight OR sound.

Is CA sight AND sound? If so, how does a provider who works alone ever do anything, potty being the most obvious.:confused:

I'm in CA & have always been on my own with 6-8 kids. My house is small and it's an open floor plan, so I'm always within earshot if not actual sight of the kids...but there a times when I have to rely on my listening skills alone!

It has helped now that my hubby is retired and home more and I have had my own kids help to be an extra set of eyes, when they were in high school and still living here at home. I was never required to have an assistant, but as in OP's case, it made my life easier having an extra set of hands/eyes.

I see nothing wrong with OP's daughter helping, but always banned my own kids to their rooms if they were sick.

[Little Star75]

I don't get the problem with the teen, except the sick part. I agree that if she was showing signs of being sick, she should have been seperated.

As far as her being a helper, I don't know what your regs are. In WI, I can use my kids as helpers at any age. However, they count in my numbers until they are 7, and they don't count as a helper for ratio purposes until 18.

Children must be in sight OR sound. So, if I leave the room, and I ask my 15 yo to "step in" and keep an eye on things (in the summer or days off of school), as long as I am in sight or sound, there is no issue. She is just another set of eyes while I leave the room. I did have her get CPR, SIDS, and Shaken Baby training, because I think they are good life-skills for anyone. I can do the same with my 12 year old.



I cannot leave them alone with the children..alone as in I leave the house for a doctor's appointment and leave them in charge. That would be illegal and ridiculous. But, having a 15 year old sit nearby while I go potty is in no way wrong. Again, I am still within regs with sight OR sound.

Is CA sight AND sound? If so, how does a provider who works alone ever do anything, potty being the most obvious.:confused:

Thank you, that's my point too :hug:

[Little Star75]

I'm in CA & have always been on my own with 6-8 kids. My house is small and it's an open floor plan, so I'm always within earshot if not actual sight of the kids...but there a times when I have to rely on my listening skills alone!

It has helped now that my hubby is retired and home more and I have had my own kids help to be an extra set of eyes, when they were in high school and still living here at home. I was never required to have an assistant, but as in OP's case, it made my life easier having an extra set of hands/eyes.

I see nothing wrong with OP's daughter helping, but always banned my own kids to their rooms if they were sick.

Exactly! Yes she's been in her since yesterday and only comes out when needs to use the potty or eat. Her room is across the play area so she can see and hear them.

[Jewels]

I guess I'm not being specific and honest,y I don't like people's judgements either, if they want to know more... Please ask before they start judging

Thank you

I want being judgemental, you said "you had no other helper" that was just confusing, I wasnt sure why you needed a helper, it made it seem like you needed her to help you, that had been clarified, it was just worded wrong, I think in all states your aloud to use the bathroom without watching kids, we are aloud 5 minutes personal time here, if something happens while I'm pooping.... WellI guess I'm just glad I'm not my husband and it doesnt take me 40 minutes ::
Glad everyone is feeling better, sorry you felt judged, not my intention, but I think we all get judged a little at some point on here, nothing comes through as its meant in writing. And I never meant anything about having a helper, I have had my teenage sister help me and I love having a helper!