Thinking About Changing Daycare

Hi B.,
I am not sure of where you live or work, however I know of a great Daycare/Preschool/PreK. They take children who are not potty trained and are very loving and caring. The Director of the Day Care is Mrs. Beck you can call her at ###-###-####. The Day care is Macomb Christian Early Education Center. Macomb also offers a K-12 program. My children attend there. I have one child in 6th grade and 1 child in 2nd grade. I would recommend Macomb to anyone. If you would like to talk to me, please send me an email and I will answer any questions you have. If you do talk to Mrs. Beck tell her the B. from the PC said hello.Macomb Christian is located in Warren between 11mile and 12mile off of VanDyke.
Good luck, and God Bless

HI,
Get your son out of there! It sounds like a really bad situation for him to be in. Next thing you'll experience is the staff taking it out on your son. You never want to be in a day care that doesn't allow someone to observe. They obviously have something to hide if they don't want any outsiders there. Have you personally just shown up in the middle of the day? Ask why the kids aren't outside enjoying the fresh air and stuck in a chair all day. Your best bet is to just leave. Maybe without notice so they don't have a change to be mean to your son. Good Luck!!

Don't just think about it, do it!!! Always follow your mothers instinct. I did the same with my daughter. We had her in a public preschool program and alot of times we could not get confirmation on what was going on or the director and the teacher told us different things. It can be very frustrating for a parent. Our children our important to us and it is very important that when you leave them in someone else's care you are comfortable with the situation. I thought long and hard before I pulled my daughter out of her preschool program but it all boiled down to why should I pay someone to provide me with worry and a headache about what may be going on while I was not around. Good Luck to you.....

I would say go with your "gut" instinct. It seems like you are uncomfortable with the center's behavior and you are probably right. I find it odd that they wouldn't let your pofessional into the bldg. Daycares should have an "open door" policy to parents and licensed professionals...otherwise I would be suspicious.

Children usually act out when they are bored so maybe it isn't the right preschool for him?

Good Luck!

I admire your consistency is sticking with one place for a year. That is enough time for him to get settled and for you to feel comfortable. Obviously, your son is not happy being there and by what you're describing, I don't blame him one bit for acting out. I have a 2 year old son who would not be able to sit and listen that long to the alphabet. Kids need exercise to burn off some of that energy and various activities to keep stimulated. It sounds like this daycare isn't really child focused. You are very observant in picking up on his cues, so you sent a professional to observe. If they don't allow her to do her job and observe, I'd pull my child out. It sounds like your son is a smart boy--this daycare is not the right fit for him.

MC

I completley agree with you if you plan on a new day care. The reports that you received from your consultant would mak=ke me want to switch right away. Children need much more involvment from the care takers that they seem to be getting. My daughter will be 4 on October. She has been going to Anchor Bay Co Op Preschool since she was 22 months old. She has learned alot and received alot of care and love from the teachers. If you need all day daycare, than this program is not for you. As a toddler, Hailey and I went together for 1 hour a day, two days a week to learn the program for the future. The second year (3 year) she went two days a week, by herself, for 2 hours each day. And now in the 4 year, she goes 3 days a week, for 2 1/2 hours each day. It is a fabulous program and I reccommed it to anyone. If you want info or want to go and observe a class you can call ###-###-#### or check out their website at www.abcnpreschool.com. I could write great stuff for hours abut this. You just need to see for yourself.

PS It is now located in Ira Twp., on Church St. in the Bloom Academy Bldg.

FYI- the State of Michigan requires that children who are in daycare for 5 or more hours a day be taken outside.

I would follow your "gut". If you are to the point where you are having concerns and seeking advice, I think you have your answer-- it's time to go.

My son attends a Kindercare facility that has an awesome pre-school program and he just loves it. One thing the staff has always told us is that the kids are generally well behaved unless they are BORED.

Good luck,