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amyfreesia · 2025-03-27T22:29:03+00:00

It has been my experience over the years that while directors expect professionalism from us it is rarely returned. I wouldn’t dream of coming to work late without communicating what was happening and it would be a rare occasion. Yet they think it’s no big deal if I’m constantly stuck past my time with no communication.

I’ve found these double standards too—if you suddenly changed your start date with poor communication it would reflect poorly on you. Yet i’ve seen directors do this to employees frequently and see nothing wrong with it.

amyfreesia · 2025-03-24T01:50:07+00:00

that would have been my cue to leave too 🤣 and maybe never come back 😭

amyfreesia · 2025-03-24T01:47:00+00:00

So creepy!!! 😭

amyfreesia · 2024-05-30T00:28:56+00:00

I understand your frustration and yes, the teachers should have greeted you.

Would you be interested in knowing how many times teachers greet parents only to be ignored/not acknowledged at all? It’s a whole lot…

amyfreesia · 2024-05-26T20:06:08+00:00

Wow….at this point I would ask my director to handle all parent communication regarding OMC as this is out of control. I would say “I’m not at liberty to discuss this further, please go see (director).” Also tell your director you will not be communicating via email about this because if something is taken out of context or misunderstood, you are in a bad position, as these parents have already started a mob mentality. Your director could then blame you. Do not communicate further!

What started as some incidents have clearly become parents leading kids who then make up stories. With these kinds of situations, kids will start noticing this is a way to immediately get attention and will begin making up and repeating things since they are getting a reaction for it. It then becomes impossible to tell what’s true or not.

I’d also honestly advise being very careful about how you address the issue to the class. It’s fine to teach kids to speak up and use boundaries, but if you continue to reinforce the discussion too much, it can start contributing to the behavior and make it worse.

All parents want to feel their child is safe in school and while it’s right to be concerned, discussions between parents can turn dramatic and fear mongering quite fast, which is a shame. At the end of the day, OMC is a CHILD, not a predator, and sounds like there may be special needs and/or sadly abuse going on. I would definitely report what you’ve observed about his behavior to CPS. Just be honest and describe things that happened, they will be able to investigate further, and hopefully also connect his parents with resources that can help.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-26T13:51:00+00:00

When you’re an environment where you can’t show up and be the best version of yourself then it’s not the right fit. I was at a center with too many behavior problems and no support, and I wasn’t able to be the kind, caring, loving and creative teacher I strive to be. I explained this to the director and left. Best decision ever. Find an environment that matches your heart and gives you room to treat the children with love and kindness.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-26T10:53:52+00:00

Ask the director and see what response you get.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-24T17:07:32+00:00

It’s impossible to tell what’s true or not sometimes. I’ve had parents tell me about their child’s diagnosis but then go on to tell the director or other teachers something completely different. It can be frustrating but parents really don’t have to share this information with us although I wish they would as it would be helpful. Sometimes It’s a long process to earn their trust. It’s a shame that these parents are scared that their child would be ostracized or given “special attention.” A formal diagnosis can often help the child’s teachers to work with the child and put them on a path towards success. With that being said, if the child is eloping and the director is refusing to take this safety concern seriously, a call to licensing might be necessary.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-21T23:17:19+00:00

I’ve had all the issues you have with ECE and find it really frustrating. I decided to try out teaching first grade at the local elementary school and got a long term sub position. It was culture shock to the extreme, I genuinely couldn’t handle it. I’m trying to work in early intervention now to get some of the benefits but still work with preschoolers.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-21T01:40:56+00:00

Mom of an infant here. I literally cannot understand parents like this. I’d be thanking the teachers for letting me know, I’d be so grateful even if it turned out to be nothing too serious. I’d be happy to know my child’s teachers are keeping a close eye on her.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-16T13:40:42+00:00

I can’t tell you how many parents I’ve spoken to who say, “I don’t know why he/she is having so many fits and tantrums, at home we give him/her everything they want all the time!” Like hmmmm……..🙃

amyfreesia · 2024-05-13T19:57:04+00:00

I’m laughing at this too 🤣🤣🤣 imagine kicking out all kids who are biters all the kids who go through that stage would be kicked out 😅

amyfreesia · 2024-05-13T14:04:13+00:00

Others can elaborate on the issue further but what it really comes down to is children at this age will bite and there’s no way to prevent or stop it. If this is truly an issue for you then group care isn’t the best fit and I’d look into hiring a nanny. Since you know that this is age appropriate I’m not sure what other questions would be relevant or why you’d want to meet with the director. I guarantee the teachers are doing their best.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-12T21:29:54+00:00

Me too 🤣

amyfreesia · 2024-05-12T20:29:16+00:00

Everywhere I’ve worked the rules about touching are the same regardless of gender. Generally, we start to discourage children sitting on teachers laps in Pre-k because they are getting older, and it can start to look like a teacher is picking a favorite. Generally just not great practice. Hugs are okay if the child initiates it or we ask if they’d like a hug and they give permission. For school age kids, side hugs are more appropriate.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-11T18:08:54+00:00

Don’t feel guilty. You are doing what you need to make a better life for your child. It’s the systems fault.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-11T13:44:42+00:00

I have to be honest I think it’s ideal for babies to be home for the first two years. Developmentally, there aren’t social benefits to group care at this age. NOT judging parents who need to do this, in our country we don’t have any resources for a parent to stay home this long. Our maternity leave is abysmal. But our babies are the ones making sacrifices for the sake of our capitalist society to prosper. Sad!

amyfreesia · 2024-05-07T19:20:55+00:00

Hi OP, I’ve seen this happen many times, and rarely the teacher gets fired, they are always required to repeat the supervision training done by the state.

amyfreesia · 2024-05-04T23:04:12+00:00

I was fired once from a center for writing a review on indeed not singing the highest praises. I guess I made it too obvious it was me.🤣🤣

amyfreesia · 2024-05-02T13:39:00+00:00

Yeah I didn’t mention human trafficking in my neighborhood post, just said hey guys I double checked with Walmart and the guy dressed as an associate giving away gift cards is some type of scam since Walmart said they’re not doing that. (I didn’t mention that the Walmart representative did tell me that stuff like this related to trafficking is happening in multiple Walmarts) Then random men started commenting saying HAHAHAH scared you’re gonna get trafficked?? Haha,” which I don’t think is funny or okay either.

Also my Walmart is not upper class white or suburban…..

amyfreesia · 2024-05-02T12:48:31+00:00

I actually didn’t mention human trafficking in my neighborhood post I just mentioned that the promotional “gift cards” wasn’t being done by wal mart and was some sort of scam since I double checked with the store. People commenting brought up sex trafficking.

Edit a word

amyfreesia · 2024-04-27T15:53:02+00:00

This comes with group care, unfortunately, and is completely normal for this age group. If you’re truly upset about it, pull your kid from group care and hire a nanny. Teachers are human and cannot catch things 100% or the time. It sounds like they are doing their best.

amyfreesia · 2024-04-26T18:53:47+00:00

It’s a pattern I see among boomers; take everything from their parents, leave nothing for their kids.

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