[Rosalyn]

My biggest worry on a normal day is when children get wild enough to potentially get themselves or each other hurt. Once in a while during outside time, I’m afraid that a child will wonder off too far if I don’t call them back. But worst case scenario, a fire, an earthquake, or a school shooter could threaten the kids’ lives. What I’m most interested in learning is how to protect the kids and ourselves if such extreme emergencies happen.

[Rosalyn]

My answer is good communication and good problem-solving.

[Rosalyn]

If I was a parent and I took my child to a daycare, I would want the care provider to:

1) Be kind and friendly to my child.

2) Make sure that my child is safe.

3) Report to e how my child’s day went.

My fears would be:

1) My child gets abused or neglected by the care provider.

2) My child gets bullied by his/her peers or injured.

3) My child misbehaves or bullies his/her peers.

[Rosalyn]

I think some very important components are nurturing caregivers and a vary of options for children to try out.

[Rosalyn]

It would help to prepare a script. You have to be prepared for the parents’ response to your observations.