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We do it daily in front of the parents. There not allowed to leave till its done.
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My sons nursery school asks my son at every drop off if he ate dinner the night before and breakfast this morning, if he feels ready to play (aka not feeling sick) and if he has any "boo boos" they need to help him with that day. They always ask him, not me, while I sign him in. I've never thought twice, but then again it is done consistently, every single drop off. It's also done very gently, on a child's level, giving him the ability to answer. They also give me a chance to jump in at the end to explain any cuts, scrapes, bruises, coughs etc.
As a parent I appreciate the time they take and the care with which it's done. I would be a little thrown off too if out of the blue they just said "Hey M, do you have bruises today". The teachers tact could definitely have been better, but if it eases your mind, I think her intentions were in the right place!
I should also add that when I was a daycare provider I checked kids for cuts/bruises every morning and asked parent directly about them, so that there was no chance that I would be blamed for something that didnt happen on my watch! I also informed parents of any "injuries" that happened at day care when they pick up. Open communication is so important in child care!Comment
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Looks like you’ve gotten answers from the daycare director, as well as multiple replies here, stating it was likely a wellness check. Is there something else you’re seeking? I’ll admit the teacher could’ve worded it much better....I’d find that strange too. But I’m not sure what more anyone here can say to give you the answer you’re looking for. Maybe go back and discuss it further with the director?Comment
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Virtually none of that stuff is asked to any of the children when they are dropped off. The toys have stopped changing and don't seem to get swapped out for new ones. They're the same ones all year round. 2 of the teachers have left at the same time 2 months ago for work somewhere else so the secondary teacher is acting as his primary teacher (the one mentioned in the original post). The principle is sometimes helping out in the kitchen instead of "Principl-ing." The front door used to always be locked and now is being left unlocked with no one at the front to guide the "Parent sign in." To top it off, they're now letting parents park up the narrow hill, making it a dangerous condition as people who park correctly have to walk around sometimes multiple cars that are back up going down the hill. I feel like someone might get ran over. This is one of my greatest concerns. He's been there since age 2 and doesn't seem to know his alphabet the way he needs to (definitely not phonics) . I am now realizing that he can learn much better with one on one from me. I think I've covered most of my concerns, and I think there's a culmination of low standards and un-thoughtful discourse that is making me rethink him staying at this daycare before he goes on to kindergarten.Comment
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"I'm certain that while she was asking your child those questions she was also looking at your child's eyes, skin tone, looking for signs of illness"
Listen, she was about 5 feet away from him as he was washing his hands with his back turned on his 4 o-clock (angle). That is NOT the same thing as inspecting for illness. That is NOT the same thing as looking into his eyes. That is NOT the same thing as checking his skin (not thoroughly that's for sure).
You are coming up with the facts in your mind when you didn't even ask the person who was there. That shows a bias.
I ask why she asked about bruises, and then she tells me that she can do that because she has a piece of paper that has a list. I saw absolutely no one signed in on that list and she didn't even let me see what it said above the chart. That didn't answer my question so I told her that it sounded kind of weird to be asking about bruises. She points her hand at me tells me it sounds weird to me but not her. That happened almost exactly one more time I believe. Because of her defensiveness and terse language, I didn't rephrase the question. She was a teachers aid recently and because of her personality, she has always made me uneasy. Either way, I pay for him to be there, I help pay her salary (and often volunteer for free), and I need customer service, an explanation, and some thoughtfulness about how to approach a parent with a concerning question.Comment
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Since people are asking questions and contesting what I'm saying as truth, I'm still here on my original post. Sorry if that offends you. There is more information I gave that contextualizes my concerns with the teacher in the original post as well as my grief from the daycare a few posts above.Comment
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I think this thread has reached it's end.
OP~ You've asked your question, insulted those trying to help and seem to still be searching for something.
Clearly, you aren't going to get the answers you are wanting.
I suggest you take the time you've devoted here and schedule an appointment to sit down with the owner and/or director of your child's program and get the explanation you are seeking.
None of us were present when this happened and none of us seem to be saying the words you are wanting so I see no further reason to continue with this discussion.
If you would like to discuss, ask or participate in other threads on this forum, please feel free to do so but this one has run it's course.
It is no longer productive and is beginning to border on rude and insulting.
I sincerely hope you are able to find a satisfactory explanation from your child's teacher/director.
Have a nice day!
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