I am posting this anonymously because I have serious concerns about the way this facility is being operated and the way some of the children are being treated.
There were several situations that I witnessed that I do not believe are appropriate. For example, children were being pushed in to the point their chests were being pushed against the table. The children were also kept on one small carpeted area for extended periods of time and were given only a limited number of toys to play with. When they became bored or wanted to move around, they were reprimanded rather than being given additional activities or appropriate space to play.
There were also instances where children were isolated because they wanted to walk around instead of remaining in the designated carpet area. Children naturally have energy and need opportunities to move, explore, and participate in different activities. Becoming frustrated with them for being bored or wanting to move around does not seem like an appropriate way to handle the situation.
One incident that especially concerned me involved a baby being moved across the floor while sitting in a chair. The way the chair was moved created a situation where the baby's head could have potentially hit the floor. The baby was then moved back up in a way that appeared to frighten them. I found this extremely concerning.
I also witnessed staff getting very close to children's faces while yelling at them, even when the children had not done anything wrong. In some cases, it appeared that the children were being disciplined simply because they were bored or wanted to move around.
Another concern is that it sometimes feels as though the children of staff members or families connected to the facility receive more attention and consideration than the other children.
I understand that working with young children can be difficult and stressful, but children deserve to be treated with patience, respect, and care. These situations raised serious concerns for me about the environment and whether the children are being provided with the level of care and supervision they deserve. I believe these concerns should be taken seriously and investigated. read more