Moral/ethical question...

[Starburst]

Do you know any of the other mother's in the group? Any of them on this lady's FB page?
I would ask one of them.....
If that doesn't/won't work....then I would seriously consider talking with the Director as a concerned parent and would NOT for one second feel badly about this.
Also shouldn't the Director HAVE to stay mum on who said anything since that would break the rules of confidentiality?
I don't know, I think that if you really feel strongly about it, you almost HAVE to say something as if it IS outright going against her employment rules then it is what it is...kwim?
What's the worst that could happen if this step mom knows you reported this?

Just remember, if you have (or had) an assistant would you tell them they are allowed to post pictures of the daycare kids and talk about daycare kids (while sharing their names, ages, and personal information) on their personal social network site where they have friends who aren't staff or daycare parents? I would NEVER let an employee do that because it breaks the provider/parent confidentiality agreement and if I was a parent of one of those kids I would be very upset if she did that-especially if she put all that personal info.

It's one thing if the parents gave the center permission to post pictures of their kids on a daycare related site or a private page for only daycare parents/staff; but not also giving their names and ages.

Even though it wasn't your child's teacher I would tell the director that as a parent who likes privacy and a fellow child care provider you want to know what the center's policies are on this type of thing and to assure that this is not allowed for the safety of your child, your family, and other daycare children and families. Your not mad at her just concerned for the children's safety and just wanted to bring this to their attention incase this was not allowed and if possible you want the pictures taken down and make sure that none of the other teachers are allowed to do this in the future. You can also tell the director that you wish to remain anonymous.

[TheGoodLife]

Just remember, if you have (or had) an assistant would you tell them they are allowed to post pictures of the daycare kids and talk about daycare kids (while sharing their names, ages, and personal information) on their personal social network site where they have friends who aren't staff or daycare parents? I would NEVER let an employee do that because it breaks the provider/parent confidentiality agreement and if I was a parent of one of those kids I would be very upset if she did that-especially if she put all that personal info.

It's one thing if the parents gave the center permission to post pictures of their kids on a daycare related site or a private page for only daycare parents/staff; but not also giving their names and ages.

Even though it wasn't your child's teacher I would tell the director that as a parent who likes privacy and a fellow child care provider you want to know what the center's policies are on this type of thing and to assure that this is not allowed for the safety of your child, your family, and other daycare children and families. Your not mad at her just concerned for the children's safety and just wanted to bring this to their attention incase this was not allowed and if possible you want the pictures taken down and make sure that none of the other teachers are allowed to do this in the future. You can also tell the director that you wish to remain anonymous.

[Kaddidle Care]

I would probably PM her and let her know that she could get into trouble for it - so she might want to take those photos down.

From there it's on her.

I run our Daycare's Website and Facebook page. We have photos of the children on there but no names. When I crop photos and name them I'll put "B" for Bonnie. That way the photos won't ever be viewed with the name "Bonnie" on it. (no, we don't have a Bonnie.. just the first name that popped into my head.)