Incidents of negligence and harm in daycares are sadly not uncommon, and a recent one in Tucson, Arizona has left one mother outraged. Alice Martin, the mother of a 15-month-old girl attending Creative Beginnings Preschool, discovered her daughter covered in over 25 bite marks after a day at the daycare. Shocked and appalled, Martin reported the incident to the Tucson Police Department, but the daycare failed to inform her about the incident when she picked up her daughter. The Arizona Department of Health Services has also reported numerous violations at the daycare, raising serious concerns about the safety and care of the children in the establishment.
This alarming incident highlights the need for parents and educators to be vigilant about the quality of care at daycares, and to know how to select safe and reliable childcare for their children.
If you or someone you know has experienced a similar situation, these 6 tips for choosing child care and avoiding bad experiences with caregivers may help:
1. Properly sign children in and out
2. Keep track of the correct number of children in a room
3. Keep the diaper changing station up to regulations
It’s important to protect our children and ensure they are in safe and nurturing environments, so being informed and proactive about childcare choices is crucial.
