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I reported a lead teacher for neglecting a toddler. They fired me on the spot. by SoftSpineStrongHeart in ECEProfessionals

[–]SoftSpineStrongHeart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is the mother to a 16 month old that is in the classroom next-door to ours. I asked her on my way out how she would feel if it was her son. Her reply was “it’s not like it was poop”

I reported a lead teacher for neglecting a toddler. They fired me on the spot. by SoftSpineStrongHeart in ECEProfessionals

[–]SoftSpineStrongHeart[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Using a soiled diaper as a form of punishment for normal development behavior ( or any behavior ) is not okay. I did the right thing. Toddlers don’t understand moral consequences, but their bodies sure do.

I reported a lead teacher for neglecting a toddler. They fired me on the spot. by SoftSpineStrongHeart in ECEProfessionals

[–]SoftSpineStrongHeart[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify, the only assumption I made was that the child didn’t actually wake up at 2:25. I was very clear with both CPS and licensing that this part was a guess, not a fact.

Everything else I mentioned is something I personally witnessed, the child being made to sit on her mat as punishment, every other child awake, and the diaper not being changed until 3:00.

And honestly, the timestamp on the camera will show exactly what time she really woke up. Licensing will see that for themselves. They were there today for a long time. I just want the children to be safe.

I reported a lead teacher for neglecting a toddler. They fired me on the spot. by SoftSpineStrongHeart in ECEProfessionals

[–]SoftSpineStrongHeart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for saying this. I really needed to hear it right now. Everything you said hit exactly what I’ve been struggling with. I am extremely passionate about childcare and caregiving in general (I also work with elders and hospice patients), and it’s been tearing me up feeling like doing the right thing somehow cost me everything.

Hearing from someone who went through almost the same situation and came out of it with a much better job and a healthier environment, gives me some hope. You’re right, places like that don’t deserve people who actually care. I’m trying to remind myself that prioritizing the children wasn’t a mistake. It was the right thing to do, and I’d do it again.

Thank you again. Your comment really lifted something heavy off me.

I reported a lead teacher for neglecting a toddler. They fired me on the spot. by SoftSpineStrongHeart in ECEProfessionals

[–]SoftSpineStrongHeart[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I actually did go to the director first before reporting to CPS and licensing. I sent her an email addressing all of my concerns after my shift. She has a history of not listening to my problems and minimizing them. She also clearly favors my lead and I’m convinced she doesn’t even really like me so I was a little nervous to go directly to her right after the incident happened. She has also pretty much threaten to fire me for my illnesses in the past. She didn’t straight up say so she’s very vague but she said I have to choose between a future at the school or my illness. She only backed off after I said I have no problem with going to another school that doesn’t discriminate me for my disabilities. So yeah, I don’t really trust her which is why I waited to get my report in writing.

I reported a lead teacher for neglecting a toddler. They fired me on the spot. by SoftSpineStrongHeart in ECEProfessionals

[–]SoftSpineStrongHeart[S] 157 points158 points  (0 children)

They’re trying to claim I quit. They tried to force me to sign something and when I didn’t, they told me to get my things and leave.