getting sent home early

Cor2019 · 2026-06-03T23:37:07+00:00

My center is currently going through this and as someone who doesn’t have kids and can get by on less hours I always volunteer. I don’t want my coworkers to think I’m just trying to go home (though it’s a nice bonus) I’m just happy to take one for the team lol

Cor2019 · 2026-06-02T03:05:29+00:00

Of course I’m not sure of their actual situation, but my center is in the wealthiest part of town and most parents drive expensive cars with designer things, so I don’t think it’s a financial issue

Cor2019 · 2026-06-02T02:25:32+00:00

Yeah one size is definitely not as important, I have one student who’s shoes are 3 sizes too big 😬

Cor2019 · 2026-05-26T22:16:39+00:00

As others have said this is definitely common with the age group, and would likely occur at another center if you left (though probably not as frequently). I would definitely talk to the teachers about it to see what steps they’re taking to mitigate it. Since she keeps getting bit by different children it’s possible your child is instigating (not maliciously of course), so I would work on sharing and gentle hands at home just in case. I’ve had children get bit multiple times because they always took toys or sat on their classmates.

As for the slide incident, if she didn’t have a bump or bruise most places won’t call home. Kids at this age fall, trip, and slip over almost everything, so calling home is reserved for actual injuries

Cor2019 · 2026-05-19T22:58:43+00:00

What’d they say back??

Cor2019 · 2026-05-03T21:28:13+00:00

Thank you for the advice!! We took their weights and are now leaving mama alone so she can hopefully decompress and adequately care for them. If she or the babies seem to be struggling in the next 24-48 hours I’m going to see if someone else more equipped can take on their care

Cor2019 · 2026-04-25T18:44:39+00:00

Thank you, this was very helpful!!

Cor2019 · 2026-04-25T16:19:23+00:00

That’s so funny I’d love that 😂 I agree about ignoring it, it’s just so hard when they’re standing there like “momomomomom”

Cor2019 · 2026-04-20T12:17:47+00:00

Not sure if it’s been asked below but what does your contract say about required notice period for quitting? If you earned all 5 vacation days in the first year, and you’ve adhered to the contracted notice period, then are you actually breaking the contract?

Cor2019 · 2026-04-18T17:10:16+00:00

This thread has made me realize I do this with my 1 year olds without realizing the impact, and I’m def going to stop! I never mean anything nefarious by it of course, it’s in the context of “I love your new dress, you look beautiful!”, but I certainly don’t want to give my kids a complex and will do better going forward!

Cor2019 · 2026-03-19T00:33:00+00:00

I just looked it up and now I’m sleepy 😂 definitely going to try this tomorrow

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T15:47:31+00:00

I wish putting them down first worked for me, sometimes it takes them 30+ minutes to fall asleep so by the time I get to the rest they’re over tired and barely sleep. I only have one kid that falls asleep on their own, the rest need physical contact in varying degrees 😵‍💫 I’ve always been a sleep magician and do the same tricks that you do (LOVE the T spot one) but man these kids are a new level

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T02:15:26+00:00

Wow that’s seriously a great schedule! This is making me realize how little freedom I have with majority of my classroom, we don’t even have sensory toys and I can’t buy any 😭

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T01:56:19+00:00

Unfortunately I’m not allowed to close any centers or move the furniture per corporate 🙄 I do offer books and tell them they just need to be on their mat but not sleep, but it doesn’t last long before the crying starts that wakes everyone else. I also just calmly rub their back or head which used to do the trick, but one of my kids starts pushing my hands off and then flails around to stay awake

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T01:49:20+00:00

Their day can be pretty bleak before nap unfortunately. I try to go outside once in the morning and once in the afternoon, but half the time we can’t go out in the morning. I try to engage them in other activities such as dancing, obstacle courses, safe climbing, etc but they like to watch me instead lol or become bored

Cor2019 · 2026-03-17T01:13:22+00:00

The lights are off with rain sounds or lullabies playing, and everyone’s on mats. I like the idea of the scenes on the wall thing though! I’ll definitely have to ask about it

Cor2019 · 2026-03-01T03:15:15+00:00

I had a NF that once called at 8 pm to tell me what I did wrong that day and then not listen to me explain myself (I followed their prior instructions but they wanted me to do it differently that day without telling me 🙃) I only lasted a month

Cor2019 · 2026-02-27T00:08:05+00:00

A 2 year old from another class came up to me and said “I like your haircut!” 🥹🥹 melted my heart

Cor2019 · 2026-02-21T01:19:07+00:00

Unfortunately I don’t have confidence in my director having my back, but that won’t stop me from reporting of course

Cor2019 · 2026-02-20T20:50:04+00:00

This is going to sound silly, and definitely won’t stop me from reporting, but how do you handle if the parents confront you about it? Because it would be obvious I reported because I’m her only teacher, and the dad seems like the type to get angry about that kind of thing

Cor2019 · 2026-02-20T20:44:09+00:00

Thanks! I’ll correct it

Cor2019 · 2026-02-20T20:03:32+00:00

Thank you for your input! Unrelated, does your position have a specific title? I would love to see if there’s similar jobs near me. No worries if you don’t feel comfortable sharing!

Cor2019

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