Question

nevr2amazin

Yesterday there was a surprise meeting at the Kiddos' daycare where they informed us that class structures will be changing (i.e. they are swapping teachers to different classrooms).

Last week I told C that there was no way that our Kiddos will be going to our daycare for preschool because all I ever here is the head preschool teacher yelling at the students. Well, guess what? She is now going to be in the two year-old classroom! They think she is a better fit there. I almost fell out of my chair when C told me.

Would you meet with the teacher and express your concerns? I have already spoken with the director where I found out that one of the reasons she has been moved is because they "think" she would have more patience with the younger children. I seriously doubt that.

Thoughts?

2mommiesinoh

First of all the director is crazy. I used to be an assistant director at a daycare and if she thinks the 2 year olds will bring out more patience in someone maybe she needs to spend a few days in there. Toddlers is THE hardest room to hire people for. In the whole time I worked there there were only 3 toddler teachers I felt actually did an amazing job and had the passion/patience for that age group.

That being said I would talk to the teacher and express your concerns, maybe with the director present even? I would be no good at this situation because I hate confrontation and I would have no idea how to word such a conversation. You have every right to be concerned and make sure that whoever is with your child all day is someone that you feel comfortable leaving them with. Obviously yous instincts are already telling you this is not what is going to happen. If the teacher turns out to be a bad fit, is there another daycare option for you and would you be ready to make the switch?

nevr2amazin

Sadly, we do not have another daycare in mind. The teacher they are swapping out has more patience than the teacher staying...meaning there will be two teachers that I know have limited amounts of patience.

I hate confrontation also, but part of me wants to tell her that I have concerns based on how she talked to the pre-schoolers.

2brides

I (well, I would make L say something since she is much more diplomatic than I am) about your concerns and then I would make it a point to drop in unannounced several times to get a feel for the room while the teacher is there. I am sorry. Childcare/school really is difficult.

hlke

Ugh, what an irritating situation.  I'd do what 2brides said, plus start investigating other daycare options, just in case this doesn't work out.

tdmklm

hlke:

Ugh, what an irritating situation.  I'd do what 2brides said, plus start investigating other daycare options, just in case this doesn't work out.

Ditto hlke. Sorry you guys have to go through this.

ctbride08

I'm sorry you are in this position - childcare is so stressful  

For me, yelling at my children is a deal breaker...if I ever saw it happen I'd have a very passionate talk with the director and explore other options for daycare.

Kershnic

Definitely irritating.  I agree with everything everyone else has said for advice.  Also though, if it's possible I'd try to reach out to the other parents in your kids' room and see if others have the same concerns/complaints.  If a group of you all expresses the same concerns and/or threatens to leave if it's not addressed the director might be compelled to listen.  Obviously the director is already aware that there is a problem (possibly because preschool parents complained??) and it's your right to make sure the problem isn't just passed on to your children!