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TaraHutch
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Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
OMG. I'm an arse.
Yesterday I picked Riley up and she hadn't finished her bottle yet. So I stayed to help her finish it. As I was doing this, I heard the most awful cry from one of the babies. She was over on the other side of the room, playing with another baby. Apparently this baby has a habit of biting. From what we could tell, she bit the little girl. I saw the bite marks...and man my heart went out to the kid who was bit. When these things happen, they file an accident report.
This morning, I see the baby's dad and I say, "How is Alex doing this morning? I was there for the incident and felt so bad" And he was completely confused. He had no idea it happened. Apparently the bite didn't break the skin so they didn't file a report. But wouldn't you still say something to the parent, if you were the teacher?
Oh boy. I felt horrible on so many levels. I can't get this out of my mind now.
I saw one of the ladies involved and explained myself and she was okay about it, but the look on her face... I just felt awful. She took care of the child right away, and held her...but geez, not notifying the parent. ESPECIALLY when another parent was in the room. Oh boy....
But I still feel like an arse.
These teachers are gonna be SO glad we're gone this summer. 
Thanks for listening.
Message edited 6/9/2010 8:23:48 AM.
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Linda1003
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
They should have told the parents JMO!! My daycare workers tell me every little thing DS does. I have a really friendly relationship with them. If someone BIT my kid.. i don't care if it broke the skin or not..I'd want to know!!
BTW...you did nothing wrong but I can see how you feel!!
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
How were you supposed to know that they didn't notify the parents?
I'm actually really surprised that they didn't, TBH. Regardless if it broke the skin or not, they knew you saw and the should have told the parents.
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| Posted 6/9/10 8:33 AM |
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CrankyPants
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
They should have filled out an incident report.
Our daycare does, skin broken or not.
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| Posted 6/9/10 8:36 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
That seems ridiculous to me - that they don't notify the parents if the skin isn't broken? I got notified if DS got so much as a tiny scratch on his face, even if he did it to himself! I would not feel bad at ALL Tara, if I were you.
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| Posted 6/9/10 8:36 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
Broken skin or not, the parent should have been notified.
I would have been pizzed!
My DS was bit a few weeks back.
I got a call immediatley (no broken skin).
I used to work in daycare and we had to write out reports even if a child scratched him/herself!
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| Posted 6/9/10 9:15 AM |
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lucyloo
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Message edited 3/4/2013 12:04:04 PM.
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babyonthebrain
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
Don't feel bad! They shoudl've reported the bite whether it broke the skin or not. If I found out about this and wasn't notified ALL HELL would break loose! I'm glad your slip let that poor parent know what happened. Wouldn't you want to know if it was your baby?
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TLC1018
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
I don't think you did anything wrong! Please don't be hard on yourself!
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| Posted 6/9/10 9:37 AM |
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Tine73
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
Posted by CrankyPants
They should have filled out an incident report.
Our daycare does, skin broken or not.
Mine too - don't feel bad. The parents should know about these things.
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| Posted 6/9/10 9:42 AM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Lesson learned when it comes to fellow parents at daycare: Keep your mouth shut
If I was the parent, I would be happy you told me!!!
The daycare should've told the parents. Definitely don't feel bad about anything!
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