WA state law regarding children sleeping in separate rooms away from parents?
I've searched all over and can't seem to find answers. Long story short: My brother lives in this home as well. He has twins (nearly three years old). One boy, and one girl that stay here two days each week. There is this major push lately for me to basically toss all of my possessions from my room into the trash so the room can be setup for his two children instead. The main reason being that he was told that it was illegal in WA state to sleep in the same room as your children after a certain age. I don't mind this, but would like to know what age the law states in WA. I have kids of my own and need to spend my time finding work, not clearing out an entire room based on a law that I can't seem to find. Please provide WA state government links if you know where I can find out about this. (DSHS, CPS, etc). Thanks!
Are daycare providers legally allowed to wake children up from a nap?
I am a preschool teacher and we are told the children if tired are allowed to sleep longer than the rest. If it is the schedule for children to go down to sleep a certain time and then nap is over at a certain time then you can not expect the entire class to be changed to your desires. Policy is policy. Also, we are told we are not allowed to make a child sleep if they do not want to, they need to do a quit activity that way they get to "rest" and other children that are napping or not desturbed. And no it is not because we do not feel like being bothered, but you try to look after 15 or more little children all day, you do need that down time just as much as the children need that down time. If your child is sleeping it is because they need it. We also put the kids down around 12:30 after lunch, then by the time most of them settle down and fall asleep they are really only sleeping for about 1 hr or 1 1/2 hrs. We also start to get them up around 2 - 2:30. Then they get up and have snack. Also the sleep at 11, seems to be something maybe that is happening at home, because just about every daycare, or preschool follow the same routine overall and not all of those children are going to bed at 11. Possibly look into how late he is eating or drinking, he may be wired from something he ate. Also start to settle him down earlier by setting a bed time routine that u follow every night and soon he will get into the routine. Research shows that if you start with a relaxing bath, maybe use the lavender baby wash, put some lotion on him to relax him as well, then read a story together. And sometimes you can also have him read you a story, and do this in bed. Another relaxing thing is to play some soothing music as the two of you relax in his room. This routine will take time for him to get used to, and will take some time from you, but it is very good according to research.
Upset of Childcare Ratio's at a daycare.?
It is a lot - but remember, that is the law . . . it does not mean that all daycare providers have that many infants. When we selected our daycare, we visited many places, checked licenses and references and asked about their actual ratio of infant to adult. We found a place that was 2 infants to 1 adult - everything else checked out so that was where we enrolled them. We went with a small home daycare center instead of a large center. We prefered it due to the smaller size, consistent day care provider instead of turnover of employees, our provider renevated her house to create daycare space so the kids were not just hanging out in the living room and she takes children based on whether or not she can care for them not a large business quota module. So she has 2 assistants and is running at less children than our state allows. Good luck and best wishes!
What are harsh realities daycare and preschool providers tend to not tell parents?
I worked at a daycare in the "baby room" for 5 months until I could take no more of the things I was seeing. After working there I no longer saw people the same and I don't trust anyone. I refuse to place my children in daycare and live on the bread line because of this. These are only some of the things I've seen 1) Once you leave your crying baby(everything will be ok he/she will stop crying the minute you leave or so they say) your baby is put down on the floor or in a cot and not picked up for quite some time, sometimes hours. 2) Your child is allowed to sleep for however long it wants, however this will be lied about if you ask3) Your baby is quickly force fed any foods given if it vomits this is scaped up and fed back in. I've seen spoons bashed off teeth and lips and gums and babies crying and just shhhh shhhh shhhhh the kid soon learns there's just no point crying 4) No stimulation whatsoever, for hours 5) Diaper not changed unless absolutely necessary. When it is changed no interaction just onto the changing table, diaper off, new diaper on clothes hs back on back into cot. 6) Staff are cold and uncaring and not loving towards your child. I've seen rattles, toys etc snatched out of babies hands to give to another crying baby7) Every staff member gossips about the parents of the children and they make nasty comments about marriages, family situations etc8) I've seen toddlers left standing facing the wall crying their eyes out for 55 minutes at 2 years old. The toddler room was below ours and id pass it on the way in or going to the bathroom. I'd ask why this was the case. No response. 9) 10 minutes before you arrive you child is cleaned up, diaper changed, report about the day is lied about completely and your child is handed back. Staff change from cold and harsh to "oh look there's mommy he /she was absolutely fine" all happy, all fake. 10) I know for a fact most parent's are on some level aware of all this but because of bills, mortgages etc they simply have no choice but to leave their kids there. This daycare has since closed down and I will never work in one or even go into one again. Maybe they're not all like this I don't know I have heard stories of other places being the same though. My advice. Spot check over and over. Show up when they least expect. Or leave your kids with family members That's all.
How long does your daycare make your child nap?
I called and visited a daycare yesterday that is close to my job. Everything seemed good except their naptime policy. My daughter doesn't get up until 9am and she gets to daycare around 10am. They have naptime from 12pm-2:30pm...mandatory. I asked what they do if the child won't nap and they said they make them lay down. I asked how they make them, because my daughter doesn't take naps and hasn't for quite some time. She said they have never had that problem. I'm not going to compromise and change my daughter's morning routine because she has gotten up at 9am since she was 3 mos old. Too bad I can't choose this daycare just because of a naptime policy. They made it clear there is no "plan b" for kids who don't nap. 2.5 hours for a mandatory naptime seems like a long time. What does your daycare do?
At what age did you let your daughter first sleep over at her daycare friend’s house? What information about the daycare friend’s family did you need to make yourself comfortable with this?
Daycare age? Probably not a good idea at all. Additionally, at any age for any child, you have to realize that you are putting your stamp of approval (in your child's eyes) on these people. Do they leave weapons where they can be found by kids? Do they have an accessible swimming pool? Do they smoke? Do they smoke marijuana? Do they use illegal drugs? Do they allow unsavory guests into their home? Do they have sex issues? Do they use foul language at home? Watch questionable movies or television shows? Is there spousal abuse? Etc., etc., etc. You never know what goes on in another person's home, unless they are super close friends, and sometimes not even then. Sorry to be so negative, but it's the truth. Unfortunately.
Is it legal to work in a daycare with an STD?
{Okay I am curious as to if it is legal to work in a day care with an std. Not only that but not to inform your employer. I know someone that has one and I am not sure that person has told their employer and I would like to know if its legal to do that. I honestly wouldn't want my child at that day care.} I wouldnt want my child their if it was illegal and some how that person was spreading it. I understand that std's are Sexually transmitted. I was curious because someone brought it up. I know that this person has it because they told me. It is herpes. I just want to make sure that this person will not get into trouble, because they have not told their employer.
How many hours a day can my child be in day care?
Ok thanks to all of you who are sitting here scolding me as if I am leaving my child all day and just taking advantage of not having to care for my child. I love my daughter and would prefer not to be without her. I am going back to school and they are wanting our clinic hours to be 8am-6pm plus drive time 3 days a week and I am not sure if it is legal to have her in daycare for that many hours a day. That is 11 hours... But really thanks for jumping to conclusions. Please if you have a real answer and possibly a citation that would be great. I really need to make sure I can do this.
Do daycare workers really give kids benadryl to fall asleep?
Absolutely not! It is illegal to medicate a child without the parents consent. Also, if a daycare is asking for parental consent on this they are most likely a very sketchy and not trust worthy daycare. Daycare providers are suppose to be educated in child development and understand how different children and ages are suppose to sleep and their changing sleeping needs. They also have learned tactics to get children sleepy or to make them comply with 'nap' time.....or they know that individual children have different sleeping patterns and needs. Medicating children to fall asleep is against all this natural guidance and acceptance of their needs. This is coming from a Child Development major and a childcare provider.