Should I Be Concerned - Huntingtown,MD

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My personal opinion with this would be a matter of if they are being let go, or if they are leaving. If the teachers are being let go then it might just be the company cannot find people they truly like. If they are leaving... then yes I would want to figure out what is going on behind the scenes when parents are not there!

There could be any number of reasons for the changes and teacher changes. The current economy being a big one. Many companies are downsizing and/or letting go those who have been there longest so they don't have to pay the higher wages. Sad, but sometimes that's all they can do to stay in business at all.

There could be a curriculum change going on, the teachers could be leaving to move into higher paying jobs and/or going back to school or something.

It's not neccesarily a red flag, unless your child is having a difficult time with the turn-over. I would suggest having a sit down with the center manager or director and ask about the changes, but in a non-confrontational or accusatory way. Simply say that you've noticed the large turn over of teachers lately and would like to know why.

If you're not happy with the answers or your child is having a really tough time with the changes, then moving on would probably be a good idea.

Talk to other parents of kids at the daycare (you may want to do this away from the day care center, not standing there in front of the classroom...). Find out what they have observed, if they're concerned like you are, if they know some reason you don't for the turnover, etc. If you're concerned you also have every right -- because you are a paying customer! -- to go to directly to the day care center director or owner and be very frank about your worries and ask for an explanation about what you see as a high turnover rate. They are responsible for your child's safety and security and owe you a stable, consistent environment where you feel you can trust their judgment in teachers, so tell them your concerns. If the center director is reluctant to talk to you in person or keeps dodging your questions, ask yourself if this is really the right center for your child.

Well, there is really no good reason for it. Either bad teachers are being let go or the center can't attract good teacher to stay (like not paying good benefits or if the owner is not a good boss). That doesn't necessarily mean that your child is in danger or something. It could be a period of transition for the school and their cirriculum?? But I think you are wise to be wary of it. I suggest that you come right out and ask the owner/administrator - what's going on? If it is a big enough problem that you have notices, I think it is normal to be unnerved. Be an advocate for your child and ask for an explanation or at least have a discussion of what future changes are coming. Your child need sregular and consistent care - he needs to bond with his "teacher." If they can't promise that in the future, then I would move on. All that being said, you need to trust your gut. If you feel like there is something very wrong, you need to trust your instincts too. A couple pop-in visits in the middle of the day may be called for too.