Due To New Reg. Changes....

[Josiegirl]

Our state has lost 91 providers but 40 new ones have opened. People are wondering what the new rules are that are making people leave the profession. I can understand why they're questioning but I don't think they understand how the state can be either. One provider was noted as saying 'it's for the safety and better care of the children' which makes me feel like if we don't like the rules, we're not concerned about the care we give our children. Tell me, how does noting every single trip to the bathroom or diaper change noted throughout the day signify better care? To me, it's taking up more valuable time away from kids. And that's just one small example of more documentation added. I've been changing diapers for 36 yrs. And now they tell me I'm not doing it right? Again, a small thing but to change a deep-seated routine like that, times 2, 3, 4 infants....the time taken adds up.
And we all know how much extra time we all have in our days.

*sigh* Just a Sunday morning vent.

[Gemma]

Tell me, how does noting every single trip to the bathroom or diaper change noted throughout the day signify better care? To me, it's taking up more valuable time away from kids.

I'd be one of those that quits, if this would to become mandatory in my State
I would really like to know how some of the regulations come to be....

[Leigh]

Our state has lost 91 providers but 40 new ones have opened. People are wondering what the new rules are that are making people leave the profession. I can understand why they're questioning but I don't think they understand how the state can be either. One provider was noted as saying 'it's for the safety and better care of the children' which makes me feel like if we don't like the rules, we're not concerned about the care we give our children. Tell me, how does noting every single trip to the bathroom or diaper change noted throughout the day signify better care? To me, it's taking up more valuable time away from kids. And that's just one small example of more documentation added. I've been changing diapers for 36 yrs. And now they tell me I'm not doing it right? Again, a small thing but to change a deep-seated routine like that, times 2, 3, 4 infants....the time taken adds up.
And we all know how much extra time we all have in our days.

*sigh* Just a Sunday morning vent.

We've lost more than 15 in my city in the last 5-6 months. I know of 3 that have opened, but one of those has already closed. I was just inspected by the state office last week (annual inspection) and the inspector told me that many have closed all over the state because of the new rules (implemented because of federal regulations). I seriously considered it, myself. I already am stretched thin, and now I have more planning and paperwork to do.

[Gemma]

I'm starting to believe that the State wants us (home daycare) to get frustrated and quit.

[Mike]

I'm starting to believe that the State wants us (home daycare) to get frustrated and quit.

Maybe they think that by making home cares close, more centers will open.

[Annalee]

I'm starting to believe that the State wants us (home daycare) to get frustrated and quit.

That is the ultimate goal....To do away with Family Child Care altogether. Makes me sad!

[Josiegirl]

That is the ultimate goal....To do away with Family Child Care altogether. Makes me sad!

I firmly believe this is true even though the state keeps saying 'no no that's not it at all'.

[Ariana]

That is the ultimate goal....To do away with Family Child Care altogether. Makes me sad!

Same here in Canada. The problem is they cannot afford to take the kids we take care of so it will be a looooong time before they can take us out!

In my City alone, licensed childcare centres only service 12% of the children. Guess who cares for the other 88%??

[Josiegirl]

It's truly sad because there are still families who want the smaller family environment, especially when their children are 3-4 and under.

[Annalee]

I firmly believe this is true even though the state keeps saying 'no no that's not it at all'.

My state is one of the frontrunners with the QRIS movement and when I read many posts on here from other states where QRIS is creeping in I wish I could express how this movement is causing the FCC profession to become extinct. It is bigger and deeper than anyone realizes and is so subtle coming in that it takes over before providers can blink. :confused:

[Ariana]

It's truly sad because there are still families who want the smaller family environment, especially when their children are 3-4 and under.

Agreed! They need to support us more instead of vilifying us. Especialky those of us operating legal unlicensed daycares.

[racemom]

This makes me sad. I live in a small town, and if it wasn't for in home daycares there would not be enough providers for all the children. Our center is small, privately owned, and the only one in town. The big centers are not going to move into a town of 1,000 people, so if the in homes close, where will people find care? It is definitely a profession where we all need each other.

[Mike]

This makes me sad. I live in a small town, and if it wasn't for in home daycares there would not be enough providers for all the children. Our center is small, privately owned, and the only one in town. The big centers are not going to move into a town of 1,000 people, so if the in homes close, where will people find care? It is definitely a profession where we all need each other.

Simple
If the government ever did decide to end home daycares, that just means there will be no such thing as legal home daycares. There would just be more illegal ones.

[racemom]

Simple
If the government ever did decide to end home daycares, that just means there will be no such thing as legal home daycares. There would just be more illegal ones.

You are right. And that makes it safer for the children. (Sarcasm font in use).

[daycarediva]

I firmly believe this is true even though the state keeps saying 'no no that's not it at all'.

I agree.