Yep I second everyone else. Find somewhere else, then make an official complaint. Thats disgusting. I have never ever dragged my child even at their worst and there is no need for it whatsoever. I would have totally ripped her head off if that was me. You are definitely not overreacting, you have these feelings for a reason they are there so we protect our children from harm. Its mothers instinct, trust it.
this is why im not going back into child care!! the horror stories i could tell would shock some of you!! but on saying that there are some FANTASTIC childcare workers out in the field!!!
i would see the director or staff member involved and voice your concerns!
Once again, it is not mandoritory that you report in Victoria but it is your duty of care above and beyond that means that who ever you are this need to be reported or you are as much to blam, the other ctsff at the service are not doing there jobs properly if they do not report this
I feel very strongly about this and will not stand for it, and at time it has almost cost me my job, but at the end of the day there is no one that would not agree that i was working for the interect of the children.
Leah, I think if you haven't now that you should report this incident. I understand your apprehension cause I am a full time mum and have no choice but to use the child care system and I think there are some very good reason's for sending kids there my kids enjoy going it's great for their social outlet that I could never give them at home (if that was an option - which it is not).
One of the carers where my kids go was caught out pulling on a child's ear this was not taken lightly by the director and they would never have known about it (cause they are generally not in the rooms) if a parent hadn't spoken up.
You need to say would I handle my child like that and if you have a niggling feeling of doubt you should and must follow in your instincts that's a part of us parenting and it's our obligation to protect our children and sometimes this unfortunately means we have to put ourselves in a confronting situation and speak up to protect our children.
Quote: "this is why im not going back into child care!! the horror stories i could tell would shock some of you!! but on saying that there are some FANTASTIC childcare workers out in the field!!!"
It does saddens me though that someone that has worked in the child care industry would make a remark as such when you would know full well that sometimes parents must place children in child care and saying things like this scares the living heck outta every normal parent - what do you do not send your kids to school either cause it could happen there.
Having worked in the child care industry myself I can assure you that although there are some bad eggs out there (because that's just people good and bad in every nationally) this is not the norm. People don't generally work in child care for the money they usually do it cause they have a genuine love of children. If their temper starts to get the better of them or they stop enjoying it they must consider another line of work because they are looking after our children - after all.
I am an early childhood teacher and I agree with the other posts. I don't know where in the world you are from, but here in Sydney that is not allowed. At work, I would be in serious trouble if I ever laid my hands on a child like that. And besides the fact that your DD may have been 'escaping' the room there is no reason to drag her anywhere. I am sure there would have been a better way to deal with the situation, like to pick her up and bring her in if she was struggling. If I were you I would firstly talk to the director/owner/boss! And tell them about both of the incidences you witnessed. If they don't take it seriously, take it further. If your child is really happy at the centre I don't know that I would take her out. It might just be the carer who has the issue not the centre. But if your gut tells you that moving her is the right thing to do- listen to it! Noone knows what is best for your babies better than you.
ETA: dd311, I totally agree with you that this would be a rare occurance, and having worked in childcare for 11yrs, I am confident enough to tell parents that. Things like this do not happen often and it is sad that other childcare workers have had bad experiences in bad centres. I have worked long term in many centres (about 5) and done work experience in more and I have only once come into contact with a situation I was not comfortable in and which was not appropriate. And it was dealt with swiftly and appropriately, because staff and parents did the right thing of reporting the incidence to the director.
Last edited by MrsFabuloso; September 6th, 2007 at 09:24 AM.
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but on saying that there are some FANTASTIC childcare workers out in the field!!!
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