Frustration with Daycare Turn-over

This sounds like the "private" school I just took my children out of this summer. Just found out this year the class my oldest was supposed to be in was going to be one teacher teaching 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade...this school is also a daycare and offers a before and after program. My children went there for 2 1/2 years before I decided that i had had enough of the change in teachers. What school would you be sending him to if you don't mind me asking?

-Ro-

I know it's been a while since your post, however, I used to work in the child development center on base and I agree, the turnover is just awful...Of teachers and children!! I too left group daycare to go to home daycare which I now offer in my home. If you're still in an uncomfortable setting I urge you to possibly think about doing in home care. It is good for young children to have consistency, and I look to provide children with a stable environment that is both fun and safe. I have a ton or qualifications, and instead of going on and on, if interested please visit this link with provides you with a list of qualifications that I have and what I offer. I really look forward to hearing from you soon and hope that all is going well!
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I absolutely would be worried about large turn over where your child goes to be taken care of and watched over. Either the daycare workers have a difficult relationship with the new owner, they feel there are unethical practices going on, or they feel the daycare is just not suited for them when it comes to how it is run. You need to find out. If you could get the names of the past workers and look them up on whitepages.com or by the telephone book, other mom's that you know may know how to get a hold of them I would simply ask. I could see one new employee and maybe even two but by the third new one in a short time period there would be no question of me taking my son out.

I know what you mean about the turn over rate i had been in daycare for almost 10 years and i have only worked at two centers in those 10 years. If you have concerns about the turnover you may want to ask the director what the problem is that every week there is a new teacher because that does seem a little extreme if the director will not discuss the matter with you then you need to find a better daycare because if they dont take the time with you then you know they will not take the time with your child. you may want to pop in durning the day if it is possible for you and just see what is going on in the center most center should have an open door policy where you can come and check on your child if they do not get him out now that is a red flag. i hope this helps

E.,

I understand your frustrations...I ended up moving my son to another daycare two years ago and that seemed to end the issues. If you live in the Columbia area, I can recommend some daycares for you. I went to DSS website and looked at which daycares had warrant complaints.

I am not sure where you live, but I would check into putting him in a private school. teh teacher there are paid and generally there is not the turn over that you will find in a preschool/daycare setting. Daycares do not pay their people very well, and that may explain the turn over. If you are in the greenville, sc area, we sent our little girl to K3 at Bob Jones and then K4 and now K5 she is at Southside Christian school, you will pay more than daycare, but it might be worth it. I do wish you the best. you might also look into a Montisorrie (?) school, they have good teachers and good school techniques with very little turnover.

Hi,
I understand your concern. I was just wondering if the teachers were being rotated around, so that your child gets to know a couple different teachers. If the center is open from like 6 to 6,the same person cannot teach for 12 hours 5 days a week. Maybe these are the people that split the shift? You sound like these are totally new people and the old people are never seen again, which is definitely a problem in a two month period. However, at my daycare I thought new people were being turned over, but they were just splitting shifts. I would like to hear what happens because I agree with everyone else if these are a sucession of new people.

Hi E.,

I definately think you should look somewhere else for care. Usually the higher the turnover, the worst the day care. Most daycares do have horrible turn over rates though b/c the pay sucks.

Good luck!

I think you should realize that it is not the past teacher or new teacher's fault for the center having high turnover rates. Generally, it is because of the administration. Typically, good teachers leave because of pay issues or the way the administration wants the teachers to teach. I think you need to put the blame there. I have worked in preschool settings and have found this to be true in almost all preschools/daycares. I would research other facilities and spend some time in a facility meeting teachers and administration before moving your child. Most good daycares will also let your child visit for a day and you can stay too. This way you can see how things are run. Most centers have a privacy window that you can watch from and where the teachers and students can not see you. Good luck.

I hesitated to respond because with my luck these days I'll find out that we're using the same center...

We've had our 2 1/2 year old in daycare since she was 10 months old. Our first center had constant turn over in both teachers and administration. When we decided to move her we committed to placing her in the highest rated center in Mooresville. In the year she has been in this center we have seen as much turn over as you have in the last month.

I realize that there has got to be a high burn out rate in childcare but I would be looking for another center because I would take that as a sign that they weren't committed to quality.

Hi E....I totally understand that you'd be upset with the turnover rate at his daycare. As a child care teacher myself, it is sad to say that daycare does come with some turnover (although the places I've worked never had that many in one month!). I see that you live in AL...I'm in NC and we have to hire people with their Early Childhood Creditnals (which means we've gone to school and passed exams.) to be a lead teacher. The "rules" are a little more tough on hiring now. Not sure what's it is like in AL though. Totally understand your issue though...it's a good question to ask when looking for a daycare for your son. Hope this helps!

mmm . . . have you talked to the daycare director? That was happening at my son's daycare and he was having an extremely hard time with it. He did the exact same thing and he acted out a lot more during the day (testing each new teacher). I finally said something to the director and things settled down. (I think what they were doing was bringing in new employees, putting them in the 2's classroom, and then moving them to other classrooms after about a month.) Thankfully he's had the same teacher (now he's in the 3's classroom)for the last 4 months. I think it's a record!!!

I would talk to the owner of the daycare and ask them what's going on. I totally agree with the upset of the routine thing it's not good. Follow your instincts and if you can change him and there's a more stable place I say explore that option. I know if it were my child I wouldn't keep him in a place that might do more harm than good towards his school/social experience. Good luck!!!

First let me begin by saying that I to am 28 years of age(as of tomorrow (10/13). I am a mother of four ( well 6 when you count my step children) I would like to say no you are not paranoid. My oldest is 9 years of age. We have moved alot which in turn has caused him to have alot of different teachers in is life. It is hard for a child to adopt. You are right in being concerned.

I understand your frustration. I am having a time just finding a sitter for my 8 month old right now. The truth of the matter is daycare centers they don't pay well and there seems to be a high turnover. Now not all of them are like that but that has been my experience. My sister works in a daycare and everyweek she is telling me how the different employees come, and go she is always working with new people. Have you considered an in home daycare. That is my personal preference that way your child is used to one person. I hope that helps.

I have five children and stay at home now but worked when we had our oldest! You need to be looking for a new daycare, turn over is from people not being happy with management or management firing incompetent people and then rehiring more of the same (desperation to fill the spot and keeping making $$$). The nursery our oldest went to most of the teachers had been there for 6 years or more and when your child started the teacher had a little meeting with the parent(s) and child. I know not all are like that but find something you and your child feel comfortable with. I wish you the best, so hard to find good help. Good Luck!