Creche not taking 'disabled' baby

[Nai]

My understanding is that a creche at a pool or gym would still need to adhere to the same standards and guidelines that other creches/childcare centres do - I know that the one I go to does and that the carers have to be trained and accredited. With this in mind most pools have swim instructors who are specifically trained to teach swimming to the disabled and the carers should be trained too. I think the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission should be getting a letter from you about this - it is disgaceful, and I daresay illegal to discriminate at that level.

[meow]

My understanding is that a creche at a pool or gym would still need to adhere to the same standards and guidelines that other creches/childcare centres do - I know that the one I go to does and that the carers have to be trained and accredited.

Same. DoCS may not be who to call in your state as Im not sure where you are. But it needs reporting. If they are accedited then call the NCAC too.

[Daytona's Mummy]

I Totally agree with Nai (well said hun)
and besides if it is their policy she was trying to adhere to, she could have said it better or atleast put it in an explanation like"I'm really sorry I wish I could but ....."
I also think it's disgusting you havn't received a reply to your letter yet, I would have thought they'd be quick to sort it out considering it IS discrimination!
If it were me, I'd be contacting my local paper, they'd be REALLY interested & maybe that would get the attention of the swimming pool place??? They'd be quick to respond with an appology then!

This treatment really irrits me, My sister has Prada Willi Syndrome and the way she was treated growing up was absolutely disgusting, I used to get so mad, & being so young myself, I never held back on letting people know! I think I used to really embarrass my mum sometimes lol!

I'm really sorry you & your little man had this happen, I really hope you get the appology you both deserve! & I hope they change their attitude quicksmart!

[Just Me]

That is discrimination - even if your child doesn't have a disability and I would be calling the anti-discrimination board.

Even the fact that she referred to him as a 'disabled child' is non-inclusive language. People with disabilities should never be referred to as 'disabled people' but rather 'person with a disability' so that they are not defined by their disability but rather as a person first. Same with babies/children, they are 'babies/children with a disability' not 'disabled babies/children'.

I'm sorry you had to go through that. It is completely unacceptable and if you have the energy, I definitely think you should pursue it further. It's not okay to exclude people because they may (or appear to have) a disability.

[DiannaQ]

that is disgusting!! I say write a letter to your local paper - name of centre included etc (you could stay annonymous) - your son is not disabled - he's just becoming more able (hope that doesn't sound weird) - people have no right to speak to you that way- in future they may want to chose their words a little better - how offensive!!

FWIW - I'm sure your little guy is just fantastic!!

[nickle730]

What a thoughtless response to your enquiry! On a positive note, at least you discovered that the pool creche employs cold-hearted cows BEFORE you left your child in their 'care'.

[MamaPan]

this is just a terrible situation. would love to hear how they respond to your letter. i am shocked at this situation.

[Persephone1]

Wow. I'm just gobsmacked that you were treated this way. I hope you get some answers. I'd be screaming blue murder if anyone did this to me and my son.

for you though - that must have been a shock.

[RainbowBrite]

That is totally unacceptable!!
I am shocked that they treated you like that.
I hope you get a apology!
I am so sorry you where treated like that

[bridee]

Both my daughters have been treated for hip dysplacia. The DD2 was in a DB bar - she was in a swimming pool creche while I took DD1 to her lesson. They were absolutely fabulous didn't treat me any different if anything they gave DD more attention. If they are experienced child care professionals they would have cared for a babies with hip dysplacia previously (which is what the staff said to me, it was no drama they are regularly having babies in here in a brace).

I wouldn't be going back there because clearly not experienced enough. But certainly should be following it up.