Why the teachers at my daughter's preschool don't ask me about anything when my daughter wearing a sling?

Question

My 4 years old daughter has broken color bone because she fell down from the bed and she has to wear a sling on her shoulder to prevent her arms moving too much. I took her to her school today and we even had field trip but what make me surprise is none of the teachers asked me about what's going on with my daughter? Because it is very clear that everybody can see she is wearing a sling on her arm. Other parents asked me about that but THE TEACHERS not even ask my daughter how is she feeling or something like that. It was very odd for me because I thought teachers,especially pres chool's teacher will caring and loving their student. I am very concern about it because my daughters went to that school 3 times a week for 3 hours each day. I am not demanding them but I just don't feel right about that. As far I know, all the teachers should care about their students. Now I know that not all the teachers has sense of caring. It's happened at South Riding,VA. Thank you.

Answer 1

As a former preschool teacher myself, I must say I am very surprised that they didn't enquire about your daughter's arm. The one thing I could say in their defense is that it would have been a chaotic day, going on a field trip. It may not have been that they didn't care, but from experience I can say, there is a lot to do, and "keep an eye on" in those situations. They are responsible for "all" of the children, and unfortunately that can take away from individual child attention on field trips at times.

I can totally understand you being upset that no interest was shown, but on the other hand..... it is also your responsibility to approach the teachers, make them aware of the situation, and also let them know if there are limitations to what your child can/can't do under the circumstances. Communication is always a two way thing, and is not necessarily most important in who instigates it, but that your child's needs are made aware of, to all parties concerned.

Answer 2

People are different

To be honest, maybe they just done care?

It sounds stupid but it could be true

If you really want to know you could ask them

But it isn't that big of a deal

and to the person who wrote before me

Why would you write that?

It looks to me as you are pretty convinced that this woman is abusing her child

Ok first off

If she was abusing her child why would she care if the teachers noticed?

Wouldn't she NOT want them to find out?

And second why would you make accusations like that?

Things like that can really hurt peoples feelings

Answer 3

They are scared of you and think you did it.

Answer 4

Why should the teachers have to ask what is wrong with your child?  If she is in a sling and has a broken collar bone from a "fall from her bed" then she certainly has medical limitations in what she is allowed and not allowed to do.  Did the Dr release her with an OK that she may return to preschool?  I taught preschool for awhile and those kids are very active and can have a tendency to play rough.  Did she really fall from her bed?  How high from the floor is the bed?  Keep in mind all teachers (even preschool teachers) are mandated by law to report any case of suspected child abuse to the authorities.

Answer 5

I am sorry for saying this but it seems like the teachers just don't care. I have been in early childhood education for 12 years and I have always asked parents about their children. I have watched numerous children over the years and taught preschool for the past 2 years and never once saw a child w/ an injury and not asked about it.

In my opinion as a preschool teacher and a mother of 3 every injury needs attention. Not just by the parents but also by all caregivers. Something could have hapened to your child on the field trip and they wouldn't have known what to do. And believe me it is very hard to figure things out with a 4 yo trying to tell you what happened.

I am sorry but I feel that the teachers have neglected your child. You should confront them before leaving your child there again. This is for the safety of your child.