[AJ]

Document everything, look for signs, once a few are present talk to your director and make the report, continue to monitor and look for signs.

You don’t need to be sure, if you send in a report do so if there seems to be a tangible reason to but you don’t have to wait for more signs or investigate on your own. Getting a report in sooner and being wrong is better than sending in a report too late or never sending one.

[Jamie]

Exactly, you are NOT the investigator. You are not trained to specifically know how to conduct an investigation, let CPS do their job.

[Jiwan]

I would bring it up to my lead teacher to see if it is a viable concern because she has been in the classroom for over 20 years. We would then see if we should escalate it to administration, who would then help us contact CPS. Since I work in a toddler class, I’m not sure if directly asking the child will get us any information.

[Marlana]

You must contact CPS if you even suspect that certain injuries or bruises may be accidental. You must contact CPS if you see signs of emotional or sexual abuse or physical neglect. Even if you have made a report to CPS about a particular child earlier, you must report each new injury or incident. Do not attempt to interview the child or to manage the situation yourself. Both interviewing and investigating are the responsibility of CPS.

[Madison]

If I observed any worries of abuse I would contact my supervisor and then report it. Make sure to document everything.

[Ella Christiansen]

I would talk with my fellow coworkers and my director. We would then discuss our sights. Then call CPS and give them our findings.

[Francisca]

IF I SUSPECT NEGLECT OR CHILD ABUSE I WOULD REPORT IT TO DIRECTORY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OR SUPERVISOR ABOUT CHILD NEGLECT BECAUSE IT IS ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS SCENARIOS A CHILD MAY DEAL WITH

[Krista]

I would report any suspicions of child abuse. As a parent, I know that the parents or other caregivers may take any report as a personal attack on their abilities or attributes as a parent, but it’s the child that is the vulnerable person and needs to be addressed with priority. I would rather have someone report than be sorry later if they suspected my child was being abused.

[Catlyn]

In my center we have been told to report our suspicions to our director first and she will be the one who reports to CPS.

[Nicole]

Immediately contact CPS and or law enforcement

[Jasmin]

I would speak with my director first to get another opinion. If it is agreed there is reasonable suspicion, I would call CPS and report right away.

[Emma]

I would make sure to document when the suspicion took place, and then talk to my supervisor to see if they had similar concerns and then report.

[Shalom Bisesto]

If I suspected a child was being abused or mistreated I would carefully observe the injury and ask another teacher and my director if my concern is valid, if the child is old enough I might inquire about the injury however, it is not my job to collect evidence, but to convey my concerns and ensure the child is always safe. If I were to suspect the child is in immediate danger or there is ongoing abuse happening I would immediately file a report to CPS and contact the police as well. I would let my center director know but not until after making that important call to report the suspected abuse – because time is precious in these situations.

[Stella]

If I suspected child abuse, I would make sure to write down all my observations and information regarding the child and family involved. I would make sure to take the child aside and ask basic questions to have further details. Then I would call CPS to report the case.

[Shawnee]

I would first go to my supervisor and then document everything and make sure I have the evidance and then move forward with contacting CPS.

[soleil]

I would definitely go to my higher up first just to verify their personal requirements. I would do this to make sure I was also covered in the situation. I would then either way report my worries to the state child protective services. I think this way you fulfill your work requirements and your requirements as a mandated reporter for the state.