Day Care

» queenmum41 - Biting in preschool and childcare.

I can't imagine the anguish you're going through over this. My daughter (also 18 mo's) was bit for the first time yesterday. We were at Chuck E Cheese for a b-day party, and one of the other patrons just reached around and bit her right in the face. It was horrifying!! Worse yet, I know nothing about this other child, his history, etc. I took my daughter home immediately. Fortunately, (other than the bruise) she's recovered from the episode more quickly than I have. While researching "biting" I came across your posting and had to "chime in". An occassional/isolated incident is certainly forgivable. But the situation you're dealing with is out-of-control. My course of action with the day care would be simple: either the Biter goes, or I take my daughter (and my money) elsewhere. And, all other parents experiencing this should do the same. If the Director is unwilling to do anything about it, then let him/her deal with the consequences of lost business and a bad reputation. This may sound extreme to some, but as far as I am concerned, my job is to protect my child... no exceptions!!!! If you're leaving your child(ren) with someone who does not share the same attitude, you're leaving them with the wrong care providers.

-- posted by queenmum41