Covering Bite Mark

[Baby Beluga]

Ethics aside, does anybody else think it's idiotic to put ink onto a child's damaged skin?

Yes! I wouldn't even put a temporary tattoo on a child. So many break out from everything I would be afraid.

When I worked at a center bites were often not reported if the child could not speak and there was no mark

PP, I am curious what did your director say?

[Unregistered]

OP here. I spoke with the director and feel like my concern was brushed aside I was given an "I will look into it" and she didn't ask me for any specifics.

[Silly Songs]

Did the teacher fill out an incident report ? That is usually required so parents know what happened. Parents understand biting happens, but the teacher hiding it leads me to think they cover up other things as well.

[Cat Herder]

The biter is a sort-of favorite child around here. Very precocious and seen as a sort of golden child. Her mom and our director are very close friends

Unfortunately, pressing the director any further may cost you your job. You should file it with your CCR&R, but be prepared to move on to a new job quickly.

Center politics. Just like any other field.

[Blackcat31]

I wonder if there is an update to this?

[Febby]

I wonder if there is an update to this?

I'd like to know that too. Because even in the crummy centers I've worked in, I've never seen anyone intentionally cover up a bite (or other injury). I don't doubt that it would, though, unfortunately.

[Unregistered]

I'd like to know that too. Because even in the crummy centers I've worked in, I've never seen anyone intentionally cover up a bite (or other injury). I don't doubt that it would, though, unfortunately.

I've worked in a center and I've seen a broken arm be covered up and sexual abuse. Neither was done by an adult, but both happened from other children because the adults weren't watching the children. The arm happened because the woman in charge of the room, I don't have enough respect to call her "teacher", went to the outdoor area and turned her back to 11 3 year olds as she talked on cell phone. She was still on her cellphone as my class came out. One of her kids was crying and no one did anything because "it's not my class" and he was a difficult, and I think misdiagnosed special needs, child. I went up to him and saw his arm was broken. I went to her, and she was still on the phone, and told her this. She went with her normal routine which was lie and deny. I called the director and nothing happened and they lied to the parent. The child was taken out, because he told the mom what happened. Next incident, same lady, during nap, she sat in the kitchen area and ate her food. At time, she had like 25 students. They could be with one adult during nap. Anyway, one of the children got up and got naked and start touching themselvs. This was all caught on the security cams we had. Besides that, many children went home and said "Jane was naked". Police were involved and I quickly quit after that. I do remember telling the police, as they claimed it wouldn't go back to my boss, I've spoken about the adult and she should be fired she is very neglectful. The report was even listed on the state's website for the daycare as it is public info. I couldn't understand why they wouldn't fire her. IMO, you go to the director once. When nothing is done and you witness it, go to the authorities.

[CalCare]

Wait a second. During nap, a child stood up, got undressed, touched their self and you felt like that was sexual abuse? What was the abuse? And what was the cover up? I don't get it. I'm actually confused about the broken arm too. How did the arm get broken? Who saw the accident? What was the cover-up with that?

[racemom]

I've worked in a center and I've seen a broken arm be covered up and sexual abuse. Neither was done by an adult, but both happened from other children because the adults weren't watching the children. The arm happened because the woman in charge of the room, I don't have enough respect to call her "teacher", went to the outdoor area and turned her back to 11 3 year olds as she talked on cell phone. She was still on her cellphone as my class came out. One of her kids was crying and no one did anything because "it's not my class" and he was a difficult, and I think misdiagnosed special needs, child. I went up to him and saw his arm was broken. I went to her, and she was still on the phone, and told her this. She went with her normal routine which was lie and deny. I called the director and nothing happened and they lied to the parent. The child was taken out, because he told the mom what happened. Next incident, same lady, during nap, she sat in the kitchen area and ate her food. At time, she had like 25 students. They could be with one adult during nap. Anyway, one of the children got up and got naked and start touching themselvs. This was all caught on the security cams we had. Besides that, many children went home and said "Jane was naked". Police were involved and I quickly quit after that. I do remember telling the police, as they claimed it wouldn't go back to my boss, I've spoken about the adult and she should be fired she is very neglectful. The report was even listed on the state's website for the daycare as it is public info. I couldn't understand why they wouldn't fire her. IMO, you go to the director once. When nothing is done and you witness it, go to the authorities.

I was skeptical of the OP, but haven't said anything because I must work in an exceptional high quality center, because no one has ever tried to hide any injuries. But, this post is outrageous! I think whoever this is, they are trying to make centers look bad. If the teacher wasn't in the room, and someone else was, how is this her fault? How did "many" children see it, if it was nap? And how is that sexual assault?

[Unregistered]

I was skeptical of the OP, but haven't said anything because I must work in an exceptional high quality center, because no one has ever tried to hide any injuries. But, this post is outrageous! I think whoever this is, they are trying to make centers look bad. If the teacher wasn't in the room, and someone else was, how is this her fault? How did "many" children see it, if it was nap? And how is that sexual assault?

She was supposed to be in the room to watch nap. As she is lazy and overall a bad person, she didn't make them nap. When she thought no one was looking, she went into our employee area (where you can't see the children) and went to eat. She did this often, but that day it turned bad. Exposure is child abuse and what the child did is considered (legally) a sex act. The not sleeping children were exposed to a sexual act due to negligence. She got caught because many parents came and reported their child saw this. The director tried to dismiss it, but as the parents knew there was video cameras they asked to see the tapes. It was on tape and many parents called the authorities. I'm not for centers as I've seen a lot, but this isn't a bashing centers post. This is "the dangers of nepotism" post. I don't know how the arm got broke, but many times she would take the children to our outdoor area and think it was her break. Ignoring them and talking on her phone. Even one time, another child soiled themselves and she said "Good for you, I TOLD you to go before we went outside". Just because someone works with children doesn't mean they're a teacher or even like children. Don't dismiss abuse that others see. You believe me or you don't.

[Rockgirl]

Well, I personally find it difficult to believe that the parents were shown video of a child taking off clothes and performing a "sex act".

[catinthebox]

holly cow, 25 kids for one teacher? What state is this? Where i work at our ratio is 1 to 14 kids. Can't imagine watching 25 kids by yourself, that will be hell.


please also explain to us how they cover up, would like to know more about this .

[catinthebox]

Well, I personally find it difficult to believe that the parents were shown video of a child taking off clothes and performing a "sex act".

I hope the child wasn't charge with anything that would have been some BS

[Unregistered]

I'm done explaining, I've already said we were alone during NAPS. How was her aide to have lunch? Ratios are different during naps. Parents have the right to ask to see the security cameras. They were viewed by the parents and subpoenaed by the police. I'm not replying more. You guys aren't listening. Believe it or don't.

[Rockgirl]

I'm done explaining, I've already said we were alone during NAPS. How was her aide to have lunch? Ratios are different during naps. Parents have the right to ask to see the security cameras. They were viewed by the parents and subpoenaed by the police. I'm not replying more. You guys aren't listening. Believe it or don't.

I don't need further explanation. You already said believe it or don't in an earlier post. I simply stated what I thought.