I think it is great that one of my potential daycares encourages parents to "drop in" but i am concerned about

Question

RANDOM PEOPLE (OTHER PARENTS DROPPING IN) BEING AROUND MY CHILD. AM I BEING TO NIT PICKY?

Answer 1

No, you are being a concerned parent.  I wish more parents would be more concerned like you are.  Express your concerns with the daycares- all of them.  Ask about what security measures they take, what type of visitors they allow, and how often people stop by.  I would ask if someone comes in and is around the children if they are supervised at all times and if someone stays with them- and these people I am talking about are like maintenance workers.

There's a daycare in my town that has video cameras set up in all the rooms and outside on the playground.  All the parents can log onto their website and check on their children at any time.  I think that's a great idea- not only because you can see your child at any time, but because the daycare providers are being watched at all times as well.  And their is video proof of anything happening at any time.

Answer 2

The purpose behind daycare center's allowing parent's to "drop in" is so that they can see how their own child is doing, whenever they would like.  

If you are paranoid about other parent's trying to "take" your child or are paranoid that these parent's are influencing your child, then you need to take a step back and wonder if being in a "center" based daycare is right for you and your child.

Daycare centers do not let random people come in and tour a facility without supervision, so there is no way your child will be kidnapped by them.

Answer 3

Never ever send your child to a day care, pre-school or school that does not allow parents to drop in.

Now that would be dangerous.

Answer 4

I would worry more about not being able to stop in.  It's nice to randomly drop in so you can see how they are treating your child when they aren't expecting you.  The daycare that I took my children to for years and years suddenly locked the doors and put in a call button to announce you.  I pulled them out the next day.

Answer 5

Who else is there?  Most daycares don't allow other people to be there, unless its daycare related.  Call and ask the daycare provider your questions about this, and your concerns.

Answer 6

Yes, you are being nit-picky.

Why does this worry you?  What harm can come from it?  The daycare will not let another parent take your child home.

If you feel the need to protect your baby from all outside influences, I would recommend staying home -- or if that isn't possible, hiring a carefully selected private nanny.

Answer 7

What?  You're concerned about other concerned parents coming in to see their children?   they won't be there to "hang" with your child, they will be there to see their own child.  

Yes, you are being too nit picky.

Answer 8

i think you have every right to be nit picky because you love your children and you are concern for their safety! I am the same way and that's why my Kids doesn't get watched by anyone (except for trusting Family Member!) I think you are doing a great thing here...Better be Safe than Sorry!