Feel Free To Say "I Told You So"

[countrymom]

acually think about it. If the pod was in the bottom of the bucket when the bucket was dumped by the assistant it would have landed on top and would be visible. Didn't the assistant check to see what the kids where doing.

also, did the girl bite the pod or was it already open. Something doesn't make sense. I have a feeling that the child was left alone for a long time and was playing with it. Also, not sure about the age, but why didn't the child bring it to you. I have 2 and 3 yr olds and they bring me everything including fuzz on the floor and invisible stuff.

I would quit and report. Also, do you know who did the wash after you.

[Shell]

I would think the center is responsible for having the pods available in the first place.

I also agree with above, you may hold some of the responsibility because it is your class, and you did have some part in doing the laundry that day. I don't personally think you are to blame, but center directors are great at making sure they don't take any heat, and will throw anyone under the bus to stay out of trouble.
I don't really know what I would do- I think reporting them to licensing is a good first step. If you do get written up for any part of this, I would not sign it under any circumstances. This is a tough one...