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I think the main issue here is that this child needs to be sleep trained, which you have already figured out. I personally wouldn't term because sleep training is super easy to do and will be beneficial to you in the end. Totally up to you of course! Parents can really make it hard for their children to bond with providers.Comment
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I would either term immediately, or offer to extend their trial and attempt to sleep train him.
Ask how parents get him to sleep AT HOME in a crib, and see if you can help him learn.
I would never, not ever, put him to sleep in a car seat or swing. EVER. I don't care if the pope gave me permission.Comment
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First, parents can NEVER give you permission to do the wrong thing - such as allow an infant to sleep in a carseat.
Second, it doesn't sound like you really care for this family. It's time to term and both parties move on.Comment
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I am a provider but as a parent I would take the camera access as an invitation to monitor, imoComment
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Dad wants the pnp in the playroom since that is where the camera is and he can monitor the baby during naps too.Comment
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If it were me I'd remember this is MY business and run it the way I feel is right for all. If parents don't like it, they can go on to the next place. Personally, I would never offer cameras unless I had strict rules about them. It'd be too easy for dcps to misconstrue what's happening or call every shot or try to have you do special over every little thing. Even with just 4 dcks that can be a problem. Heck, if I had just 1 dck it could be a problem. Nice gesture but wouldn't fly. Besides, what dcps think would work the best may not always be so, especially heading towards when they get a bit older. For example, some dcps don't let their babies cry during tummy time but it's important for their physical and emotional development.Comment
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I agree BUT can you imagine a dcp watching their child being sleep trained? To me, if a parent hasn't tried that anyways, it would be awfully difficult being at work and watching your child cry. It's a whole lot easier for a provider to tolerate it than a parent. I couldn't have done it as a young parent but have little problem with crying babies if they're somebody else's. That's why I'd never off video monitoring at my dc.
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I have to add that every time I know I'm being watched, whether it's an inspection, or a dck inadvertently video-taping their dc friends and including me, I get extremely nervous and don't act like myself. No goofing around, no singing or dancing like a fool. :
: It's not that I want to hide anything(except being off-key or too old to act like a fool Lol) but I'm extremely self conscious.
I respect the OP for being brave enough to offer this but it's just something I could never do myself.
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Neither would I but OP does.I agree BUT can you imagine a dcp watching their child being sleep trained? To me, if a parent hasn't tried that anyways, it would be awfully difficult being at work and watching your child cry. It's a whole lot easier for a provider to tolerate it than a parent. I couldn't have done it as a young parent but have little problem with crying babies if they're somebody else's. That's why I'd never off video monitoring at my dc.
Also for what it's worth....none of this would be a huge issue if it were discussed in detail PRIOR to enrollment.
If the family was dishonest....different story, but if they shared their sleeping routines and the manner in which their child slept at home AND discussed with provider how the other daycare did it AND how the family was trying to break the child of those habits (sleeping in swing/car seat) then this entire discussion wouldn't be.
I think 90% of issues providers post were solvable BEFORE they became issues...but that's a while 'nother topic.
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This makes perfect sense to me, too. If cameras were part of the services offered, that I signed a contract for, I would expect it.
Supervised nap time is a regulation here, so not at all niche or "special". I'd expect it to be nationwide soon, just like the crib and blanket regs.
- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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Its a regulation that parents can supervise naptime?This makes perfect sense to me, too. If cameras were part of the services offered, that I signed a contract for, I would expect it.
Supervised nap time is a regulation here, so not at all niche or "special". I'd expect it to be nationwide soon, just like the crib and blanket regs.
If OP offers cameras, then I don't think dad is asking anything out of the ordinary for what he has been promised by the provider, but I do think, especially if they have never sleep trained, he will have major issues watching you sleep train the kid through a video feed. I would be very wary of that
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I may be wrong, but I think she was saying since supervised nap is a regulation, it wouldn't be 'special' to have the pnp in the room with everyone else. It would be the only way to supervise all children.Its a regulation that parents can supervise naptime?
If OP offers cameras, then I don't think dad is asking anything out of the ordinary for what he has been promised by the provider, but I do think, especially if they have never sleep trained, he will have major issues watching you sleep train the kid through a video feed. I would be very wary of thatComment
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