I Received a Call From Someone...

[Naptime yet?]

in the local Parents as Teachers program, wanting to come to my daycare to observe, etc. I know about the program because of Tdhmom's thread, but my question is....

Should I be insulted? I only have 2 FT kids, plus my own, but for some reason I feel like I was referred (as I was told) because I'm not doing a good job.

I do like the program, but I don't think I want someone coming to video me so I can see how I interact with the kids. I don't even like having my picture taken!

Am I overreacting? Or are there other aspects of the program I don't know about? I don't have any low income or children with disabilities in my program, so I'm not sure why I was referred...

Thanks.

[SquirrellyMama]

I'd probably feel the same way you do. They probably get a list of daycares and tell them that they were referred.

Kelly

[DaveA]

I wouldn't be insulted- their "referral" is probably the local R&R's list. I wouldn't do it either. I would just tell them I don't allow outside observation or videotaping in my program.

[Sugar Magnolia]

They will be video taping? In your home?

Your participation is optional?

if so, I'd decline. The privacy issue alone.....

[Naptime yet?]

They will be video taping? In your home?

Your participation is optional?

if so, I'd decline. The privacy issue alone.....

I know she said photograph, but I'm pretty sure she said video, also, with parent's permission, of course. She "sold" it to me as I'd be earning training hours....

The program sounds great, but I get very nervous when I'm being observed, especially in the "safety" of my home (not that I'm hiding anything, but it is my home).

Thank you for your responses!

[e.j.]

I know she said photograph, but I'm pretty sure she said video, also, with parent's permission, of course. She "sold" it to me as I'd be earning training hours....

The program sounds great, but I get very nervous when I'm being observed, especially in the "safety" of my home (not that I'm hiding anything, but it is my home).

Thank you for your responses!

I'd feel the same way. My licensor recently came out for a visit and told me she wouldn't hesitate to enroll her own kids in my care. While it made me feel as though I'm doing a good job, I still wouldn't feel comfortable having someone come in to videotape, take pictures, observe....yuck! I never have liked people looking over my shoulder never mind documenting it!

[cheerfuldom]

No. If there is no clear benefit to you, I would pass.

[coolconfidentme]

No. If there is no clear benefit to you, I would pass.

This! I would tell her, "Thanks for the offer, but we are going to pass. I appreciate you considering us though!"

[daycarediva]

I would pass as well. You could always use the excuse "After discussing it with the families enrolled, they don't feel comfortable with it. Thank you for the offer"

[Second Home]

I would not feel comfortable either .

[Dilley Beans]

"The paperwork for release for every child is too much." That would be my response.