Police Report Filed for a Bite

[Blackcat31]

How long have you been providing care?

How many kids in care? Mixed ages or under SA?

Just trying to get a grasp on the details.
Might explain mom's perspective a bit better,

If you are a Type B home, do you have to be certified or registered even if you are unlicensed?

Wondering why mom nor the police didn't direct this to DHS?

[thrivingchildcarecom]

I TOTALLY AGREE! Red flags!!! We take so much liability caring for other people's children. I don't think parents take that into consideration. At least until their child is the one biting.

I have a bitter now! I'm really trying to work with the family because they are previous clients of mine, but he has turned everyone else into bitters and it's getting crazy around here. Anyway, the parents aren't doing enough to get him to stop and I should probably term them.

Back to you; let this family go. It's not worth the headache or the citations on your license or business reputation.

[Unregistered]

How long have you been providing care?

How many kids in care? Mixed ages or under SA?

Just trying to get a grasp on the details.
Might explain mom's perspective a bit better,

If you are a Type B home, do you have to be certified or registered even if you are unlicensed?

Wondering why mom nor the police didn't direct this to DHS?

The only children in the room were the biter, child biten and a three year old. The other two were asleep. I only care for kids under SA

[Unregistered]

I absolutely termed because of the 4 hour response time and the passive aggressive move of filing a police report for such a thing!

[childcaremom]

I can't even imagine what the heck that dcm was thinking.

Glad you termed and hope everything works out.

[AmyKidsCo]

That would freak me out but good!

What did the police do? Did they come to your house or just call you? Did they write up a report or blow it off?

C.R.A.Z.Y. people in this world!

[Unregistered]

That would freak me out but good!

What did the police do? Did they come to your house or just call you? Did they write up a report or blow it off?

C.R.A.Z.Y. people in this world!

They called me. The officer was very nice and told me he had four kids of his own,so he knows how kids are. Also told me of a few inconsistencies mom had with her statement. She said I never told her about the bite until pickup and that I brushed it off as no big deal. (Even though I texted AND left mom a VM).

[kendallina]

They called me. The officer was very nice and told me he had four kids of his own,so he knows how kids are. Also told me of a few inconsistencies mom had with her statement. She said I never told her about the bite until pickup and that I brushed it off as no big deal. (Even though I texted AND left mom a VM).

Yikes...I was going to say to talk to the mom about being confused about her calling the police. And maybe that she just doesn't understand that this is normal baby behavior. However, after reading this, she's nutso. Term.

I'm also unlicensed in Ohio- hi neighbor!

[MarinaVanessa]

I absolutely termed because of the 4 hour response time and the passive aggressive move of filing a police report for such a thing!

So you termed mom for taking 4 hours to communicated and respond to your call/text etc? Then she called and reported you? Or did you terminate after she made the report? I'm just trying to wrap my head around why she would call the police over a bite. I mean, I get it. Biting is one of the most frustrating things that happen in daycare but it's not like it's chronic or carelessness on your point. Jeez.

[Blackcat31]

There is something missing here. :confused:

I don't buy this story.

There is something "off" about it.

I did a bit of research into Ohio laws, filing and managing a police report and into DHS/Ohio child care regulations and I'm just going to say I think there is a bit more to this story/situation/thread.

[daycare]

There is something missing here. :confused:

I don't buy this story.

There is something "off" about it.

I did a bit of research into Ohio laws, filing and managing a police report and into DHS/Ohio child care regulations and I'm just going to say I think there is a bit more to this story/situation/thread.

You should still be a lawyer. After reading your post I can see why you think that.
There are two sides to every story. We mostly only get to hear one side

[Unregistered]

There is something missing here. :confused:

I don't buy this story.

There is something "off" about it.

I did a bit of research into Ohio laws, filing and managing a police report and into DHS/Ohio child care regulations and I'm just going to say I think there is a bit more to this story/situation/thread.

I would be very interested to see your "research" as I am at a loss why this is an incident that required so much escalation. I have been a provider over 22 years with not so much as a child needing more than a band aid. To insinuate that I am lying or leaving out details is wrong anc accusatory with no evidence of such. It really will make others very hesitant to post or ask questions which will eventually diminish the popularity of this board. I have seen countless times posters come here with questions and certain responders jump all over them and accuse the poster of being dishonest or deceitful. I know it sure will make me think twice before posting again! Maybe we can just rename the group "the blackcat show"

[HL0605]

DHS would not be involved if you are an unlicensed provider in Ohio. It is legal to be unlicensed in Ohio, you must simply follow the rules regarding ratios that licensed providers follow as well. There used to be a way to be registered or certified and still accept public funds, but that has changed.

[midaycare]

I would be very interested to see your "research" as I am at a loss why this is an incident that required so much escalation. I have been a provider over 22 years with not so much as a child needing more than a band aid. To insinuate that I am lying or leaving out details is wrong anc accusatory with no evidence of such. It really will make others very hesitant to post or ask questions which will eventually diminish the popularity of this board. I have seen countless times posters come here with questions and certain responders jump all over them and accuse the poster of being dishonest or deceitful. I know it sure will make me think twice before posting again! Maybe we can just rename the group "the blackcat show"

:confused: I understand what bc is saying. It just seems crazy that a dcf would do this.

I have had a dcf capable of crazy behavior, and I termed them in the trial period.

I have a dcf who gets really upset about mosquito bites. However I live in the woods. I spray and put stuff on dcks, but mosquito bites just still happen here. If dcb was ever bitten, they would definitely lose their cool, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't call the police.

I'm unsure what your dcf hoped to accomplish. Were they filing it against you or the other dck?

I have had a biter, so I empathize. A lot of people say it's totally preventable, but this dcb has undiagnosed Aspergers and doesn't handle conflict well. Bites are awful to deal with.

When my ds was bit at daycare, I didn't throw a fit. I was annoyed though, wondering if ds was safe from this child. It only happened once though.

[Blackcat31]

I would be very interested to see your "research" as I am at a loss why this is an incident that required so much escalation. I have been a provider over 22 years with not so much as a child needing more than a band aid. To insinuate that I am lying or leaving out details is wrong anc accusatory with no evidence of such. It really will make others very hesitant to post or ask questions which will eventually diminish the popularity of this board. I have seen countless times posters come here with questions and certain responders jump all over them and accuse the poster of being dishonest or deceitful. I know it sure will make me think twice before posting again! Maybe we can just rename the group "the blackcat show"

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

But it's funny how any time someone has a different opinion or one that is vastly different than theirs, they suddenly have all sorts of complaints about the forum (usually me in particular) and then they will start pointing out how others will be hesitant to post or that board popularity will suddenly wane.

To imply that others have been "jumped on" or accused of being deceitful has no bearing on this thread or you so I am not seeing the correlation there.

If you would like to refer to this forum as the "blackcat show" feel free.... It's not the first time someone has been unhappy with my opinion or thoughts and I'm sure it won't be the last.

I don't make a habit of simply telling a poster what they want to hear or spreading rainbows and unicorns in places they don't belong. I am also not in the habit of buying into many of the dramatic or emotionally charged topics and threads that are posted here. Oddly, I feel they all have the same characteristics and almost always challenge my logistical thinking.

I have an opinion and one that isn't always shared by others but that's okay with me. It's who I am and I've never in all my time on this forum not spoken my mind or shared my viewpoint; even if I am the only one that feels a certain way.

My intent is never to hurt or offend others but when that does happen, the posters almost always responds in a similar manner and while I stand behind what I think, I can't help or change how you perceive my thoughts or suspicions.

You, like everyone on this forum, has the option of scrolling by my replies if you don't agree with them. I am not looking for validation or reassurance for my feelings or opinions so you won't be hurting my feelings in any way if you just gloss on by.

You do not have to give my thoughts or opinions any weight.

Just as my opinion should really have no direct impact on you, your program, your situation or your life in general, yours has the same weight and value for me.

It's okay that you don't agree with me and it's okay if you don't like what I think/say.

It's the beauty of life itself...we all see things from a different perspective.

Don't let my opinion ruin your day!