What do you think about your childs daycare?

I think that the only way you really know what goes on in a daycare is to make a visit in the middle of the morning and then again in the middle of the afternoon. I run a home daycare and I never interview people in the evening. I want them to see exactly what is going on here. I also have an open door policy , so the parents can stop by any time during the day. I ask my parents not to knock, but to just walk it ~ this way they will feel comfortable knowning their children are safe all the time. It sounds like you are in a public daycare. I would suggest that you look for a home daycare. I think that the children get much better one on one attention when in a private daycare.

I honestly dont know about daycares just because my kids dont go to a daycare because im pretty picky about whos watching over my kids when im not around. I tried a daycare once and after what i seen i wasnt impressed at all by no means what so ever.

I think you should trust your instincts, but also make sure you are thinking things through. I also run a home daycare and know that there are always 2 sides to the story. I have a statement in my contract that says parents are not to be surprised if their child is dirty at the end of the day. We play and getting dirty is often what happens. Of course I wash their faces and hands, but I don't get upset if they get dirt on their pants from playing outside. Centers have to follow child to adult ratios just like home daycares so make sure they are in compliance. What kinds of improvements were you expecting to see in your child's behavior? Did the center promise to correct certain behaviors? Are you positive they are not doing any activities? Many times at this age there is no end product of an activity. My kids do playdough, shaving cream, etc and have no "project" at the end of the day to show for it, but we DO activities. Also, many times when a young child paints they are not satisfied with their picture until they have painted the paper to shreads. lol For a young child, it is about the "doing" not about the project they end up with. I am not saying I don't believe you, just giving you some things to think about. If you contact your local childcare resource and referral agency they should be able to give you a list of registered home daycares in your area that have openings. Oh, and as far as the star ratings go, don't put too much stock in that. Amongst the many home daycare providers I know that system is a bit of a joke. You are better off checking their references and listening to what the other daycare parents have to say.

Go with your gut and get her on some lists just incase. It scares me when daycares fit to many kids in. There are limits for a reason and saftey should be their main concern. Have you tried to talk to them? maybe if you let them know you are watching they will atleast treat her better if not everyone.

sweetbkky sounds like a very poor daycare, try to find a relative of yours or you husbands who is reliable and at home and is willing to baby sit for a reasonable wage for the hours you need.this will be a stopgap until she will be in headstart. sounds like they have too many kids to look after them properly to me.

Personally I would just turn up one afternoon no warning nothing, and demand to look round if they refuse ask why. and go from there really, warning them of your intended visit will do no good they can easily get cover in to make everything look good. Surpriseing them will be the best thing and then make your choices from what you find. If you think its that bad report them aswell, and waiting list or not id remove my child if I thought they were being treated unfairly!