What do you expect from day care workers?

Question

Parents- What makes you comfortable when dropping your child off to daycare? What do you look for when choosing a childcare facility?

Daycare workers- Any tips and advice for working with the children?

Any information appreciated...starting a new job! Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I don't utilize day care. I don't think people who can't actually be there to raise their children should have any.

*waits for the thumbs down brigade!* lol

Answer 2

Would take tours of different Day Cares.  Observe teachers on ways they handle different situations and reasoning behind it.  Are children getting equal attention on projects if possible.  Are teachers gentle or too harsh.  Are teachers making too many demands on the child/children.  Is it a safe environment both inside and outside.  

The utmost concern when dropping any child off at Day Care would be safety.  Do they have a sign in / sign out sheet to know who is picking child/children up.  If a different person is picking up child, has this been called in ahead of time.  Are children being fed good holsum food and are given 2nds if they ask.  

Think workers need to be fair with all children.  Children notice everything.  Some children may need more special attention, but that's another situation.  However, teachers need to be prepared to handle these situations.  If they aren't sure, look it up in records parent's are asked to fill out.

Remember with grandchild, teacher thought it odd that she always wanted to be 1st in line and always wanted to hold the teachers hand when walking to beach three blocks away.  Mom tried to explain to teacher what the reasons were.  One day teacher "wouldn't" let grandchild hold her hand (said all children needed a chance) and she ran right out into the busy street.  That's what happens when teachers don't listen or review child's needs.  NOT WANTS.  That's why I say every child is different, but teachers need to be as fair as they can be with all children.  There are exceptions to every rule.

It's a demanding job with so much to remember about each individual child.  Safety always comes first.  Teachers have to do a lot of listening and be there when needed.

Good Luck with your new job.  I give Day Care Teachers a lot of credit.  You/they deserve every inch of it.

Answer 3

I look at the other children, are they happy and playful? Are the workers clean? Is the facility clean? And how does my child act as I am leaving.

When working with children the best thing I can tell you is to keep calm and be FUN! The kids feed off of the adults around them, if you are in a bad mood they will follow suit.

Answer 4

I am a parent who has used several daycare centres for my three kids and the tips I can give you are:-

Show parents that you are interested in their child by remembering something that they told you last week and asking them about it.

Be friendly and warm, always greet the child first and then the parents.

When choosing a centre (or leaving one) hygeine is important. The extra activities they provide for school readiness, cognitive development and such things are extremely relevant for me.

Answer 5

well.. parents are comfortable when the environment is safe. and the careers are friendly towards the children. also when the child is learning and having fun at the same time.

well when choosing childcare facility you should think about the type of service they offer and which is best for you and your child.

it is best to have option jus like when you go shopping you want the best.

Answer 6

i worked in a daycare before and i had the ghettoest welfare mom crack baby kids you can imagine!!!

some tips i wourl give you are be firm in your direction but gentle in your manner..since your new the kids are going to test your limits so it's best to present firmness right off the bat THEN warm up later on

also you should be prepared for their energy and have on the spot games activies and ENERGY because it will def come in handy

and  you should ask around with the staff as they usually will help you out and fill you in on what kids are possesed by satan..what kids have insane parents..what kids are complete sweethears etc..

starting a new job is always nervewracking/exciting good luck babe!!

Answer 7

I have worked in ECE for quite a few years, with experience in daycare, preschool, and Head Start, and I have a few tips for you:

1.  Confidentiality is of utmost importance.  Never discuss a child or family's information with another family, and only share information with other staff members on an "as needed basis."  You never know when the teacher in the other room is the child's neighbor, so don't answer questions if that staff member doesn't NEED that information!

2.  Leave your personal issues at home.  When you walk in the door of your center, put on a happy face and don't allow personal matters to affect how you handle the kids and families.

3.  Always have a lesson plan for the day.  Organize your day by time periods and have activities planned for structured activity times.  Make sure you have plenty of free-choice time planned into your schedule, and take the kids outside, every day if possible.

4.  Know where every child is at all times.  This can be difficult to do when you have a room full of busy youngsters, but it's absolutely necessary for their safety.

5.  Never hesitate to check id if you don't know the person picking up the child.  Check the child's release records against the id to be sure it's OK to release the child to that person.  The family will usually appreciate your caution and will feel that their child is safe with you.  If they don't appreciate it, smile and say that you just have to be absolutely sure of who you release the child to for safety reasons "I'm sure you understand."

6.  Remember that you are a teacher and a professional.  Dress and conduct yourself in a professional, confident manner.

Have fun!  This can be the most fun job in the world.  Listen to what these little folks have to say and talk with them to help them develop their understanding of the world.  You'll come out of it wiser and happier!

Answer 8

U SHOULD KEEP KIDS CLEAN,KEEP THEM ACTIVE,JUST MAKE SURE THERE HAVING FUN