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Expectations from your child's provider
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Isabella
MemberJune 23, 2025 at 5:37 am1) To keep my children safe.2) To help my children have integrity and improve their education skills.3) Help my children feel included in all classroom activities.
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Isabella, you’ve highlighted essential expectations! Safety, integrity, and inclusivity are vital for a nurturing learning environment. Great insights!
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1. Want a safe place for my child.
2.Parents want their children to be in an educational environment.
3.Want you to take good care of my child children.
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Aisha.
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Great points, Aisha! Safety, education, and care are essential for a nurturing environment. Your priorities are spot on!
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maria
MemberJune 26, 2025 at 7:16 pm3 things i want 1 to be embraced for who he is.2 making friends and connections.3 developments i want to see progressi3 things i fear1 not a safe environment for my child2 mistreated/ unkind 3 being left out no support
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Maria, you’ve highlighted essential aspects of care and support. Embracing individuality and fostering connections are vital for a child’s growth!
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Ben
MemberJune 27, 2025 at 4:14 am3 things : safty, nurturing, education3 Fear: Provider don’t have knowledge about child development, insensitive, not paying attention / vigilant
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Great insights, Ben! Prioritizing safety, nurturing, and education is essential for a child’s growth and well-being.
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I’d want to feel confident that my child is safe, cared for, and treated with kindness; regular updates and honest conversations about my child’s well-being and development; and a provider who genuinely connects with my child and supports their emotional and learning needs.
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Milo Campbell
MemberJune 29, 2025 at 9:17 pmIf I were the parent of a young child, I would want a provider that is focused on safety, prioritizes prevention of bullying, and really listens to my kid. I would be afraid of my child being ignored, adults and other children not understanding my child, or my child getting hurt.
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Great points, Milo! Emphasizing safety, anti-bullying, and attentive listening is essential for a nurturing environment.
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The Most Important Things:1. Safety and supervision – My child is protected and well-cared for at all times.2. Emotional warmth & connection – The teacher is kind, patient, and nurturing.3. Developmental support – My child is learning, growing, and supported in their development.The Most Fears I Might Have:1. Neglect or harm – That my child might be ignored, mistreated, or unsafe.2. Lack of communication – Not being informed about my child’s needs, behavior, or progress.3. Lack of respect for culture and beliefs – My child’s background, culture, or religion may not be acknowledged or respected.
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Great insights, Rifka! Your focus on safety, emotional connection, and developmental support is vital for nurturing young children.
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Most want1.support my child2.make my child feel comfortable and important3. help my child in the classroom when neededMost Feared1.make my child feel dumb2. make fun of my child3. Try to replace me as my child’s primary educator
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If you were the parent of a young child, what do you think are the 3 most important things that you want from your child’s provider?- keep them safe- let them be creative and curious- help them make friends and learn social skills with others their age3 fears i might have:- they get injured- they get bullied- they aren’t listened to or taken seriously by teachers and staff
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Great insights, Catalina! Your focus on safety, creativity, and social skills reflects essential priorities for early childhood development.
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If I was a parent I would want the childcare providers to… (1.) Nurture and care for my child, by paying attention to them and supporting them in their learning (2.) Respect my and my child’s boundaries, so not forcing them to do anything that they don’t want to do (3.) Help my child explore new things and be exposed to new activities
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Shaila Saez
MemberJuly 6, 2025 at 4:25 amAs a parent of two small children, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old, three things I want most from my childcare provider are first and foremost, trust and safety. I need to be confident my kids are safe, protected and respected as little individuals. Second, I would appreciate clear, honest communication. I want to be kept informed and involved with everything that’s going on with my children. Finally, I’d want support for my childs learning and development. I want my girls to grow emotionally, academically and socially in ways that match their age.
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Great insights, Shaila! Prioritizing trust, communication, and developmental support is essential for nurturing young children.
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Marissa C
MemberJuly 7, 2025 at 7:34 pmThree things I would hope my child’s teacher would provide are:1) Kindness, compassion, and empathy modeled in the classroom towards my child and others2) Attention to safety and well-being3) Flexibility to allow my child to experiment and grow without judgementThree things I am afraid of would be:1) My child learning unkind behaviors or thoughts because of a provider2) My child getting hurt badly3) My child not being challenged enough/not learning at a pace suitable for them
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Great insights, Marissa! Your emphasis on kindness and safety highlights essential qualities in early childhood education.
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Chaelynn
MemberJuly 9, 2025 at 11:09 amThe three things I would want from a child caretaker include:1. Being attentive to them2. Providing them with everything children need that they can’t do independently (food, cleaning, etc.)3. Playing with them, helping their emotional and social development2.
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Veronica J
MemberJuly 9, 2025 at 3:31 pmthree things that I would want from a Childcare provider is;take the time to know my child and respect his personality.treat him the same way as other kids.encourage in a positive way my child to achieve goals in skills.things I wouldn’t like is;been neglect to themnot give them attentionnot been patient