Made To Clean Own Vomit (4yr. Old)

[Another Unregistered]

Exactly

That is what I personally witnessed, the rest is left up to interpretation through the vocabulary of a 4 year old. I am not saying everyone does play by the rules....I wish I could, though.

The teacher generally sprinkles a cedar based wood powder that absorbs the vomit and it is swept away. The child will sometimes hold a bucket, damp mop or wipe down the table (after the teacher has done the big portion).

It is no different than teaching them to wipe themselves, flush and clean up any mess they made on the seat at 4 years old....YKWIM?

True. Although, even if it's just reflux, throwing up feels pretty bad and embarassing anyway, so I don't know that I would insist that a child help unless they really did it on purpose.

[kendallina]

Well, I have since had further discussions with the director. It was not clear to them that this in fact also happens outside of day care , that it is being addressed medically and that he will no longer be asked to clean up in light of this clarification.

They expressed great concern and caring for him, I have no doubt they have his best interest and care in mind, and are willing to be patient why the diagnosis is sought.

I'm glad they were so responsive. I hope you're able to find a diagnosis and can hopefully treat what's going on.

[Unregistered]

made to clean own vomit

Thank you to all respondents. This turned out to be very insightfull and helped a bunch. Thank You for the well wishes.

[DCMomOf3]

Thank you to all respondents. This turned out to be very insightfull and helped a bunch. Thank You for the well wishes.

I hope you get to the bottom of this. Hugs to your little guy.

[Kaddidle Care]

I work daily with 4-5 year olds and have never expected one of them to clean up their own vomit. (Thankfully I haven't had to clean up after many. ) I have never seen a child purposely vomit.

Spilled milk, water or juice - I will clean up the first time it's spilled but if it happens again I hand the child the paper towel. Of course I clean after them as the tables are disinfected several times a day anyway.

If the child has reflux or is like the child the OP is talking about, I would encourage a plastic bucket to be within arms reach, just in case. Poor kid - I feel sorry for him. What an awful feeling and to have it all the time.

If your provider shows no remorse after finding out he has a medical condition, I'd look for a new provider.

[Crystal]

glad you resolved it.

But, FTR, I would be LIVID if my child was made to clean up his own vomit, feces, urine, ANY of it. If as a provider you cannot handle dealing with these things or are so vindictive and spiteful that you would make a child clean up such a mess, you shouldn't be working with kids.

And for the OP, yes, I am a provider.

[nannyde]

glad you resolved it.

But, FTR, I would be LIVID if my child was made to clean up his own vomit, feces, urine, ANY of it. If as a provider you cannot handle dealing with these things or are so vindictive and spiteful that you would make a child clean up such a mess, you shouldn't be working with kids.

And for the OP, yes, I am a provider.

yes what she said

[Cat Herder]

I know.....

Don't shoot the messenger....

Like I said, I don't do pre-school....

I am just telling the truth of what I have seen and heard.....

[daycare]

I have a child in my care that has doc diagnosed gag reflux. He vomits about every two days some times more. I could never in a million years imagine this child being made to clean up his vomit.......

How sad for the child that has to clean up after vomiting..............

I would term a child that did it on purpose. It would only have to happen once..........

[Unregistered]

Unbelievable

He throws up on purpose or can't help it, but he is not sick? Get this kid some help . . change his diet, eliminate gluten, etc. Just when you think you have heard it all. There is no way my daycare would tolerate this. The parent needs to be with this child until the Doctors figure out what is causing his vomiting and how they can effectiuvely treat this! Imagine vomiting unintentionally/randomly and being thrown into full-time daycare . . . Parenting today can be so sad . . ..

[Another Unregistered]

There is no way my daycare would tolerate this.

Now THAT is sad. "Oh, your child's doctors are still figuring this out? Hmm. In the meantime, go away."

[jen]

He throws up on purpose or can't help it, but he is not sick? Get this kid some help . . change his diet, eliminate gluten, etc. Just when you think you have heard it all. There is no way my daycare would tolerate this. The parent needs to be with this child until the Doctors figure out what is causing his vomiting and how they can effectiuvely treat this! Imagine vomiting unintentionally/randomly and being thrown into full-time daycare . . . Parenting today can be so sad . . ..

You should register...

[Missani]

Nope! No cleaning up vomit! Not acceptable.

I am a provider, though, and I do have a child in care who throws up on purpose. It is frustrating to me because I wish I could figure out a way to make her comfortable enough to stop the vomiting. I do not know what causes it, but it is evident that she can do it whenever she wants to. It does take a while to clean and sanitize, but it is part of my job and it is my responsibility to clean it up. Do I wish she wouldn't do it? Yes. Would I ever make her feel uncomfortable, belittled, or anything else as a result? NOPE! Never!

I am glad that your child's caregivers have been receptive to your concerns. I hope your communication stays open with them, and that your child receives a diagnosis soon.