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wolverine8
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RP from 12-24: Daycare really screwed up...wwyd?
wolverine8
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So I got a phone call around 11:45 this morning that my son was *accidently* given a tuna sandwich for lunch. I have told everyone there (teachers, directors, etc) that DS cannot have fish because his dad is super allergic and after an allergy test a few weeks ago it was the only allergen that came back as a maybe. The story from the director is sketchy, which also irks me. One teacher says she saw him take a bite while another said there was no bite take by the time the plate was removed. I brushed it off and thanked them for letting me know. Well, the kind of reaction that my DH gets is intestinal. We're talking both ends people for DAYS. Not pretty. And tonight? DS had a blowout. He NEVER has blowouts. Ever. So what would you do? I feel like they did the right thing in telling me about it BUT there is a new teacher in the room and clearly no one communicated that to her! And now DS may be having a reaction. I say *may* because other than the blow out, not wanting to eat and overall crankiness there has been no vomiting yet. I really hope it's just a crazy fluke, but I'm worried it's not. So how would you/should I handle this with the daycare on Monday if he does in fact end up getting even sicker? TIA!
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Re: RP from 12-24: Daycare really screwed up...wwyd?
We've had this same issue - our kids both have Celiac and daycare is usually very good about it. The kids are only fed food that we bring in daily, they watch very closely to be sure other kids' food doesn't end up in our kids' hands, etc. BUT, they let my DD play w/Play-Doh. I only found out because she had a horrible rash, screaming, diarrhea, etc. all evening and the next day. I called daycare and asked if she'd been allowed to play with Play-Doh and they said yes. I spoke with the director in person and told her that that kind of exposure to gluten made my daughter extremely ill, and she was not to be given Play-Doh again. She apologized profusely and seemed to understand.
Well, not a month later it happened again. I was quite upset, and told daycare that they needed to have some kind of protocol in place to ensure this never happened again. They put a sign up on the wall in her room stating that she cannot have Play-Doh. Well imagine how much cr@p is hanging on the walls in a 2-yr-old classroom! I'm pretty sure nobody notices it. Just last week I showed up to pick up my kids and found her wrist-deep in Play-Doh! I exclaimed "Oh my gosh she can't touch Play-Doh! Honey, get to the bathroom we have to scrub your hands NOW!" I think I thoroughly freaked out the new 19-year old employee, and it's not her fault, per se. But this is serious. She was so embarrassed and apologized over and over. When I spoke to the director AGAIN, I don't think I got anywhere.
Wow, way to hijack your thread with my story! Sorry!
I'm finding that unless your child has a life-threatening IgE allergy, people simply don't take it seriously. Which completely sucks for the kids and their parents who deal with the fallout. Can you have your pedi write a note that you can give daycare? It seems like they at least understand that fish is a no-no and they told you [sort of] what happened. And accidents do happen - I can't imagine taking care of dozens of kids and not getting something wrong at some point (or truthfully, at lots of points). I guess since there's conflicting stories about what happened, you have to sort of let this one slide, particularly since there is no way to prove that your son's "issues" were caused by that incident, you know? I'd remind them that this is a very serious matter, and to please be extra vigilant whenever a fish product is served. I'm sorry you're dealing with this!
I'm sorry to you BOTH! I worked in a daycare setting for three years, and we had a child who was allergic to damn near everything, and we were trained prior to her arrival on what she can/cannot have, and wheat was a serious allergy. Tell the daycare to stop ordering Play-Doh, and to order Colorations brand modeling dough, (It does not contain wheat) it doesn't last quite as long, but it is FAR cheaper anyway. As for the Tuna allergy, why on earth are they serving it? There are two children in my center who are allergic to fish, while they were in the toddlers, and twos, no fish was served to their rooms, THE WHOLE ROOM! This negated any chance of the child taking something off another child's plate (which seriously, at that age, they're gonna do that, and the director should know better!) By the time they are three, they kind of get what they can and can't have, and won't take food off a neighbors plate. I hope both of your centers take caution with your children in the future. This kind of thing is a risk not worth taking, I can't even imagine having to give a child an epinephrine shot...
Btw, I am also a chef, and if you need anything, please don't hesitate to PM me (either of you). I am currently in school getting my Early Childhood Associate, and have completed culinary school...so I like to think I have a special knack in the allergy department for little ones
great tips above.. i would be livid! i would have a looong conversation with the main director and then request her/him to have a meeting with everyone and you should attend.. a little lecture for the teachers.
What if your son was severely allergic? this could have ended really bad.
Wow. Amazing how different daycares can be. I talked to the director on Monday and it went well. She told me that it was actually his regular teacher who made the mistake (she's 8 months pregnant-baby brain?!) and felt so horrible. DS is STILL having blow-outs. It's terrible and if we don't get it right away it causes a horrible painful rash. I like the idea of asking her to not serve fish in the room PERIOD. Like they should have been doing all along. Ugh