would this concern u about a kindy?

[guccibabe]

yeah i have to agree its really the disgusting comment thats upsetting me and obviously DS.
Although saying that he seems happy to go still... maybe ill give it a another week and maybe chat to the director? i just dont want to make things worse by speaking up iykwim.. but cant let it go

[Ginger]

i would not be happy at all with the disgusting comment.
i've probably missed something, but why did you change him to this kindy? what was the problem with the old one?

[guccibabe]

I could not hold it in any longer and called and spoke with the director. she said she is happy to speak with teacher, but said i should bring it up friday which is his next day and she said she will follow up. but agrees she should not say that and its perfectly normal for kiddies his age to have accidents.. wonder whether teacher will fess up but i guess i will have better idea if i want to keep him there by her reaction anyway.
i moved him because he was not as happy with old kindy since he has had 3 new teachers in the past 4 months, so was feeling unsettled! before that i loved it and so did he.. im still there as he has been happy to go since the staff have been constant for the past several weeks but wanted to try another one and see which he prefers.

[heliana]

What did the teacher say?
I always feel abit nervous having to discuss things with them that Im not happy with.
but it sounds like your gut is telling you this place isn't right. I say trust your instincts.
I would not be happy with that comment at all,
plus, I found when I was searching, that some childcares were alot rougher in the playground than others. One place I went for a trial was really rough and the director mentioned it was just the group of kids there on that day. But I think it makes a big difference how involved the teachers are in their playtime, like do they join in the play, or do they just stand there.

[Aurian]

I could not hold it in any longer and called and spoke with the director... wonder whether teacher will fess up but i guess i will have better idea if i want to keep him there by her reaction anyway.

Your poor son... hopefully things have been cleared up by now. You did the right thing by speaking to the staff, because if no one brings up bad practice, then it goes unnoticed a lot of the time.

[my-three-monkeys]

I had once been on a tour of a prospective centre when I heard a staff member say to a 3 yr old ' if you don't sit at the table, i'll cut your legs off'! This is so not acceptable. How would that staff member manage worse behaviours?
I understand your concern about being a 'rough' group. Sometimes different combinations of children can have that effect. Staff should be aware of this and adjust the program accordingly to redirect the 'pack mentality' and use appropriate behaviour management.
If you can, I would encourage you to take advantage of the 'open door policy' that most centres have. You can find out just what really happens during your childs day by picking them up at differnt times of the day.
You were right to go to the director, how many other parents may have issues with the same person and not done anything about it??
You wouldn't put up with a dodgy mechanic working on your car - why should we put up with anything less than perfect from the people that care for our kids?