Speaking of QRIS

[Josiegirl]

http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/publications/legislative/qris-rating-systems-do-not-improve-learning-or-social-development-children

I found this to be interesting.
And if it's true, then why on earth is so much money being poured into this system that has so many flaws, has countless providers stressed to the hilt trying to please the state, will end up pushing many good caring providers out, and it's not even doing any good?

[Meeko]

QRIS is not mandatory here and I refuse to participate.

The thought that someone who does not know me, or my clients, or my daycare kids....can come in and "evaluate" the care given here is ridiculous.

My clients bring their kids to me because we are FAMILY. NOTHING about what they love about my daycare is remotely covered by QRIS.

This picture was taken today at nap time. The 2 year old toddler adores my 18 year old daughter. She has been here since she was born and her brother for several years before that.

She patted beside her and said "Ashey (Ashlee) nap too?" So they did. (My daughter is not a provider, so it's OK for her to sleep!) Her mother loves the fact that this kind of love is not found on a scale, or in a book. It can't be "rated" on a form.

And it's much more important.

[Annalee]

QRIS is not mandatory here and I refuse to participate.

The thought that someone who does not know me, or my clients, or my daycare kids....can come in and "evaluate" the care given here is ridiculous.

My clients bring their kids to me because we are FAMILY. NOTHING about what they love about my daycare is remotely covered by QRIS.

This picture was taken today at nap time. The 2 year old toddler adores my 18 year old daughter. She has been here since she was born and her brother for several years before that.

She patted beside her and said "Ashey (Ashlee) nap too?" So they did. (My daughter is not a provider, so it's OK for her to sleep!) Her mother loves the fact that this kind of love is not found on a scale, or in a book. It can't be "rated" on a form.

And it's much more important.

I wish it wasn't mandated here. :dislike:

[Josiegirl]

Meeko, what a darling picture!! Everything you said is so true.

[KiddieCahoots]

That was very interesting, thanks for sharing.

Really makes you wonder why they decided to fit us in this QRIS monkey outfit! ...



Meeko, your daughter is beautiful!

[Heidi]

QRIS is not mandatory here and I refuse to participate.

The thought that someone who does not know me, or my clients, or my daycare kids....can come in and "evaluate" the care given here is ridiculous.

My clients bring their kids to me because we are FAMILY. NOTHING about what they love about my daycare is remotely covered by QRIS.

This picture was taken today at nap time. The 2 year old toddler adores my 18 year old daughter. She has been here since she was born and her brother for several years before that.

She patted beside her and said "Ashey (Ashlee) nap too?" So they did. (My daughter is not a provider, so it's OK for her to sleep!) Her mother loves the fact that this kind of love is not found on a scale, or in a book. It can't be "rated" on a form.

And it's much more important.

[mom2many]

I couldn't agree with you more Meeko! I'm right there with you 100%.

It saddens me to think I will lose one of my state paid families next year when this program is implemented. They've been with me almost 7 years. The oldest aged out last year when she turned 13 and I've had the 7 year old, since she was a baby. The youngest sibling just turned 3. Their dad was killed in a car accident almost a year and a half ago & I do a lot to fill in the gap for their struggling single mom...recently her hours got changed, so I sometimes take the 2 girls home to be watched by their older sister, when dcm has to work past my closing. Personal care like that won't be recognized

[Meeko]

I couldn't agree with you more Meeko! I'm right there with you 100%.

It saddens me to think I will lose one of my state paid families next year when this program is implemented. They've been with me almost 7 years. The oldest aged out last year when she turned 13 and I've had the 7 year old, since she was a baby. The youngest sibling just turned 3. Their dad was killed in a car accident almost a year and a half ago & I do a lot to fill in the gap for their struggling single mom...recently her hours got changed, so I sometimes take the 2 girls home to be watched by their older sister, when dcm has to work past my closing. Personal care like that won't be recognized

Exactly. QRIS takes the personal touch out of the equation. If you don't fit the mold, then you aren't a good provider. I hate seeing awesome, individual providers on here panicking because they are so desperate to please a complete stranger who is coming into their home for a few hours. The only thing that matters is that parents and providers are on the same page. To he!! with what some "agency" says.

[Unregistered]

Taking the "family" out of Family Child Care

[Josiegirl]

Taking the "family" out of Family Child Care

YES and it's not helping the kids! Isn't that the main reason why we're here? Well, ok, that and paying our bills.

I'm very lucky in that my food program lady and my Stars accessor/mentor have both been childcare providers before so they *know*, they *get it*. But I'll bet many of these people drawing up new regs. and rules, higher standards, have no clue.

[e.j.]

Exactly. QRIS takes the personal touch out of the equation. If you don't fit the mold, then you aren't a good provider. I hate seeing awesome, individual providers on here panicking because they are so desperate to please a complete stranger who is coming into their home for a few hours. The only thing that matters is that parents and providers are on the same page. To he!! with what some "agency" says.

This made me think about something my licensor said to me during my re-licensing process this summer. According to our regulations, we are supposed to brush the kids' teeth if they are in our care for 4 or more hours. All of my parents have signed a waiver (provided by the state, btw) stating that they absolve me of that responsibility. When she saw that, my licensor asked me to try to talk at least some parents into agreeing to allow me to brush their child's teeth. Regarding the waivers, she said, "The State won't like it." It kind of gave me the willies! "The State won't like it?????!" Where are we...Communist China?? In my opinion, all that should matter is whether the parents like it! I'm all for child safety and quality child care but I really am afraid that once QRIS is mandatory in all states, we will all have to be concerned about making "The State" happy - including the parents!

[Annalee]

Exactly. QRIS takes the personal touch out of the equation. If you don't fit the mold, then you aren't a good provider. I hate seeing awesome, individual providers on here panicking because they are so desperate to please a complete stranger who is coming into their home for a few hours. The only thing that matters is that parents and providers are on the same page. To he!! with what some "agency" says.

Ironically the "fitting the mold" philosophy is happening to our children as well with core curriculum.....I have a 5th and 7th grader and I am as frustrated as a parent as I am a child care provider....There is a big push for "fitting the mold" standards in our nation today and I just don't get how persons can't see what is happening to our own people.

[Josiegirl]

Ironically the "fitting the mold" philosophy is happening to our children as well with core curriculum.....I have a 5th and 7th grader and I am as frustrated as a parent as I am a child care provider....There is a big push for "fitting the mold" standards in our nation today and I just don't get how persons can't see what is happening to our own people.

Geez, if everybody ends up trying to fit this mold will there be any free-thinkers left? What will happen to the ones who don't fit the mold? Will they be left out? What will happen to creative imaginative minds who won't be allowed to grow in the direction they want or need to grow in? Whatever happened to 'think outside the box'? What's right for one child/person/family may be so off the mark for the next one. That's why options are available, different methods and types of child care and schooling.

[Annalee]

Geez, if everybody ends up trying to fit this mold will there be any free-thinkers left? What will happen to the ones who don't fit the mold? Will they be left out? What will happen to creative imaginative minds who won't be allowed to grow in the direction they want or need to grow in? Whatever happened to 'think outside the box'? What's right for one child/person/family may be so off the mark for the next one. That's why options are available, different methods and types of child care and schooling.

Yep, children are already being left out and it is not the teachers intention but teachers tell me even they are now dictated what they teach and to move along fast, therefore leaving those children grasping, trying to hang on. :dislike:

[mom2many]

Geez, if everybody ends up trying to fit this mold will there be any free-thinkers left? What will happen to the ones who don't fit the mold? Will they be left out? What will happen to creative imaginative minds who won't be allowed to grow in the direction they want or need to grow in? Whatever happened to 'think outside the box'? What's right for one child/person/family may be so off the mark for the next one. That's why options are available, different methods and types of child care and schooling.

I couldn't agree with you more! Sad thing is that its been proven this isn't the answer to making childcare better, but it's a good way to drive many of us out of a business we've suceeded at for decades and where children have thrived and become extremely successful adults. I have lists upon lists of kids to prove this!