I'm sorry I only have two arms and two eyes, let me sprout more for you.

[r2cagle]

Oh my, these horror stories

I have always been grateful for my son's daycare director and teachers. They are associated with a church, but are state certified and operate within state guidelines too.

I chose this daycare for many reasons, but the staff is really what makes it special. I make sure they know I appreciate them every chance I get. I get a settled, happier child, my son is treated fairly and consistently, I'm not given grief over the slightest runny nose (because they know it's allergies), and if he misses more than one day, they call me to find out what is wrong! And because of my son's wheat allergies, I often bring in special snacks to share with his class and all the kids sure know me.

However in that same center, I've seen parents totally flipping out over the stupidest stuff. The director is not a pushover and I've overheard her not so gently tell parents that if they weren't happy with the policies that they were welcome and certainly free to enroll their kids elsewhere.

@Magpie -- look for childcare that has open-door policy... meaning that you can stop in at ANY time, for a tour, or check on or pick up your child. They should also let you see a copy of their handbook at the time you visit. The handbook should have clearly defined guidelines for just about any situation you can think of. And visit more than once before making your final decision. Anyone who does not let you come back as a repeat visitor or makes it difficult to be available, is probably not where you want your child to go.

[sbandliz]

No, my boss sits behind a desk all day and makes "rounds" when the kids are asleep, never before, never after. She really, really annoyed me with the "its your job" line, but I don't wanna sacrifice what little income I've managed to find in almost a year..

There was a new little boy accepted into the 2-3yr old class today. Hes 3 right now, still in diapers. BossLady told the teacher that it was her job to potty train him, as the parents expect us to teach him. That teacher said it wasnt her job to do that, as her class is allready quite large and she can't spend the extra time on one child. BossLady said too bad.

In regards to the kids being sick... its a daycare on a college campus. Most of the children are children of the students or professors teaching there. As horrible as it sounds, some of the younger parents could care less, and think of it as our job to tend to their colds. Right now, a horrible cold is working its way through the staff and there are many call outs meaning were shorthanded and very stressed. Nyquil is slowly becoming my best friend.

Things are definitely in reverse here.

My child went to a childcare within the local university here (again, children are mainly from students and professors).

Last year, I have had a couple of phone calls while at work from the childcare - asking me to pick up my child as he seem a bit off color, or his eyes are a bit red. I am not allowed to bring my child back the next day until I have a letter from our doctor stating that the condition is not contagious / the condition is under control with medication.