My youngest is almost 28 months old. This week he started at a daycare center. This is the first time he was in daycare. Today, his fourth day there, my husband got a call that today would be my sons last day attending the day care because they couldn't get him to take a nap! I am speechless that they would give up so easily and not even give him a fair chance to adjust to their routines! I'd really like to know how many 2 year olds will willingly go to sleep on a mat on the floor, without the confinement of a crib, in less then a weeks time trying! The first couple days they complained that he wasn't doing what the other kids were or that he would not sit in a chair and color like the other kids! They had my husband go observe the baby yesterday. As soon as the teacher put him down on the playground he started playing with the other kids. Then moving them to another area where he "struggled", my husband watched (my son didn't know he was there) him pick up a crayon and start coloring immediately! Then, just as the school administrator commented that he doesn't talk very much, my son looked at the kid next to him and started talking to him! It is very disheartening to see these day care "professionals" (not doctors!) be so quick to label a child as having "issues". If your child does not fit into a certain little box and act like a robot there must be something wrong! Has anybody else had a bad experience like this?
Thank you for all the input. It's nice to know that my feelings about the situation are valid and I'm not over reacting! I didn't need to pull him from that day care because they kicked him out on Thursday! Love that! For the curious...the day care is called Home Away From Home in Palm Beach Gardens on Prosperity Farms Road. They did give me a reference to another place that just opened and did have an opening. I tried Chesterbrook Academy but they are full. The new place I believe is called High Tech Child Care or something like that..I had never heard of it. He went there on Friday and so far so good. They don't expect all kids to take a nap and have a seperate room for the kids that won't, although they did manage to get my little monkey to sleep for an hour!
Not that I know much since I have a 16 month and I am a stay at home mom. I would definitely take my child away from that daycare center and find another one. Something doesn't seem right with that. I wouldn't hesitate. But I know it is probably hard to find another one. Best of luck.
I have heard of a lot of centers that are like this. I also had an experience with a home daycare like this too. My two children went there for 2 weeks, and then she decided since they did not take full 2 hour naps, and that my son ate a little messy that she could not take care of them. My son is 1 years old. She also kept telling us that our daughter was behind in all she did, comparing her with a child that is about to turn 4 saying she does not know colors...etc. No issues with the constructive critism, but my child is 2, not anywhere near 4 years old. My hubby went and picked up the kids and laid it in to her, and she said I'm sorry I did not relaize she was only 2. Her daycare was brand new, they were her first kids and this was a problem for her.
Hi R., Just to inquire, where do you live and what daycare is this?....just so i don't make the mistake of registering my child there.
R., get him out of there quick!!!! those people obviously are not equiped to deal with small children. If you live in the sunset or kendall area, check out sunset Christian academy, it is on sunset and 93rd or so, they are awesome!!! my three children went there and I worked there for a little while, and I can't say enough good things about it. They have hot meals prepared in their kitchen and loving teachers. They also go all the way to eight grade, so if you like it he can stay a while. The principal's name is Ms Missy (wonderful lady). good luck!
My only advise: take him out of that daycare. Try any Kindercake Learning Centers in your area.
Hi,sorry this happened to you. It is NOT normal for the daycare teachers to behave like this. They almost sound like they have something personal against your poor little baby! Take your son out now. There is no way I would take the chance of them emotionally abusing him. You're paying them not asking them to do you a favor, they are ridiculous. There are plenty of reputable caring daycare centers that can really nurture your child and help him grow. Good luck.
Hello R.,
My baby girl has never been in a day care, I know I can't help you very much, but what I know is that you HAVE to change to a diferent day care. All the kids are diferent. Good Luck!
Ivanys.
I'm sorry this happened to you!
You are not out of line- they are!
Do you need to find another day care? or can you find a preschool? I sent my son to a preschool & kept him there for aftercare rather than sending him to a daycare. They love him there and he is well taken care of...
What an attitude!
let us know what happens...
IMO Do you really want your son to "conform"? He is a CHILD! Why is it so bad that he dosen't want to do what everyone else is doing? That is good! He is his own person and that should be encouraged. Kids his age learn from EVERYTHING! And if they learn when they want to not because they HAVE to they will learn better. I'm sorry I just hate all this pushing of kids daycares do.
I'm sorry but if the provider has the kind of attitude you say I would pull him, it's not good for him.
Try Chesterbrook Academy, its off of RCA & Burns. my son has been going there, it will be a year in March, he is in the 2 year old class, and we both love it! He has learned so much, the teachers are patient and caring. If they dont want to sleep, they still have quiet time on their beds, but its no problem.
What school did you send your child to?
