When you have
your child enrolled in a daycare, no matter how good that center is, you are
likely to come across an issue that you do not agree with the staff about.
Problems are a natural part and occurrence of everyday life, and the world of
daycare and child development is not immune to this fact.
What is
important is not finding a daycare center that you never have problems with
(they don’t exist) but finding one that works with you to resolve these
conflicts quickly. This is important because the faster that you can address
and handle an issue, the easier it is to resolve it. Often ignoring an issue or
problem, or not addressing it can make it rapidly grow out of hand, requiring
you to dump massive amounts of time and energy into fixing something that could
have been prevented almost entirely. So the important thing is not to avoid
conflict, but to go about handling it in a civilized and decisive manner.
If you have an
issue that you want to discuss with your daycare, never hesitate to speak up,
but also be sure to do so in a courteous and undisruptive manner. Remember that
other people’s children are there as well, and you should be mindful to set a
good example for all children. You are a parent, and daycare centers know that
you have the ultimate decision-making power when it comes to your child, so
long as it is within reason. That is why you should always address an issue as
soon as possible.
Wayne Preno is adaycare owner (Bright and Early Daycare) who always encourages the parents to
let him know of any issues or concerns they may have.
