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I'd be concerned with someone that young watching that many children alone, too. "Partying" would be a red flag to me, though, if she's really talking about drinking. Because that shows a big lapse in her decision-making skills, considering she's underage. Can you tell from her pictures or other posts if that's what she really means? If it is, I'd show the main provider her page and see how things develop from there. Normally, I'd say what someone does in their spare time doesn't matter, but drinking at her age is illegal.
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Before you pull your child...the best thing to do would be to talk to the provider about your concerns. You might not be the only one with these concerns!Comment
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But on the other hand why is it of anyone's bussiness what she does in her personal time?
She 19! If she is partying with the kids, then complain.Comment
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I say give her the same chance anyone else gets....but don't forget that there are plenty of things a person could do on their own time that would have you yank your child if they were the new hire...where do YOU draw the line? (I'm talking in extremes here, but still...)Comment
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One of the absolute best parents I have ever had in my care started with her 6 week old son (she was 18 and still in high school
). She partied EVERY weekend, I know because she was friends with my daughter and I heard all the details every weekend.... (her child was being cared for by her mother and/or the father during those times). Had them in care until child went to Kindergarten. After high school, mom worked a full time job and went to college. The child was always clean, always well mannered, always well groomed, great daycare parent...respectful, on time, paid on time, etc etc etc...
....and the parent I have spent the most time complaining about and wishing I could term every day I had them in care was in her mid 40ies and never spent a minute in a bar or drinking and partying (atleast not to my knowledge). Colloege educated, great job. This mom had 2 kids and every complaint I read on this forum could be in regards to her...... rude, disrespectful, dirty kid, spoiled behavior, didnt want her kid napping, late or no shopwed often, late or missed payments, lived at McDonald's etc etc etc......
AGE is just a number....
Behavior is what tells the story. Give the girl a chance..... but at the very least do share your concerns with the main provider.Comment
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no way
No way! And I wouldn't even discuss this beforehand with the owner. If the owner can make such a bad hiring decision that is blatantly obvious, there are probably other things going on there too. The only reasons I can think of why she hired this girl is because she was cheapest and had the minimum 1 year certification in child care and/or was the only person to apply and/or is someone she knows or someone else knows. Regardless, she should only be hired as an assistant, never a lead teacher to be left alone with any children at her age. She is completely inexperienced and this in itself is dangerous to any age group in a child care setting. Been there, done that before, and it was a big disaster - owner stood by her hires while parents left in flocks, including us. Get your kid out of there now.Comment
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Original Poster
Hi everyone:
Thank you for all your responses..I am the original poster of the child who was in this daycare. We pulled him out...she also lied to us about the ages of twins she added...she told us they were over 2, they were under, which put her over her infant max. I certainly was not comfortable being lied to, or a teenager being in charge of that many kids (and she is alone with them at times).
I love our new daycare, and our child really thrives there--we've only had tears a couple times in the three months he's been there, and she has given us great advice on dealing with tantrums. She also does tons of crafts and outdoor time with the kids--things I don' t think the toddlers really did at the old place.Comment
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Original Poster
Hi everyone:
Thank you for all your responses..I am the original poster of the child who was in this daycare. We pulled him out...she also lied to us about the ages of twins she added...she told us they were over 2, they were under, which put her over her infant max. I certainly was not comfortable being lied to, or a teenager being in charge of that many kids (and she is alone with them at times).
I love our new daycare, and our child really thrives there--we've only had tears a couple times in the three months he's been there.Comment
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Thank you for the update, glad everything worked out for you and your family!Comment
Yes, some people just don't get it.
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