We only have one daycare in this area. They have said they will bump my child who attends part time in order to take a full time child. While this makes sense so the daycare can earn more money, they are essentially banning people from attending college or working part time. I was wondering what the legality of it is since they are the only daycare for over 70 miles.
2006-08-06 11:30:05 · 13 answers · asked by Alaska Gal 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Look in your parent handbook... do they have a clause that says that they reserve the right to do this? (Even if they do, it would be a dumb move on their part) As a preschool teacher (and once owner of a daycare) I find this to be RIDICULOUS! Why would you make a negative name for yourself in an area where you have dominance? Just because your center is the only one within a certain area does not give them the right to refuse service to someone who has been with their company in order to make more money. Personally, this is not the type of place I would want my child to go to, if all they are truly concerned with is money. Their actions are not contributing to a "community" feeling, nor are they catering to the needs of the children. I understand that monetarily, it makes sense to have more full-time children, but they shouldn't be turning away families. What if they were turning away a child with a disability? They would not be in compliance with the law. Contact the licensing agency in your state (the one your center received its license from) and ask about the legalities of bumping your child (who knows, the center may have found a loop-hole). Also make a formal complaint (in writing) to the Director of the center (and threaten to send a copy to licensing). As I said before, word of mouth is a valuable asset to childcare centers, regardless if they are the only one near. They don't want to get a bad reputation... and hopefully will do the right thing and consider that as they rethink their "policy" on bumping children.
2006-08-06 11:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
If you have a signed contract with them. Read your copy of the contract, if it says they will stop taking your child who is part time for a child who is full time, then they have the law on their side. If your contract does not say anything about it. You can claim that you are being discriminated against and they cannot do this to you. But you need to look at the contract you signed. Also, if you have to leave the daycare, look around for someone who is a stay at home mom who might be willing to watch your child so you can go to school. Good Luck.
2006-08-06 20:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say, but a daycare has the right to refuse or accept service to whomever they want. This may be inconvient for you as a person who needs part-time daycare, but they are still running a business and a business is there to make money.
My sister runs a daycare, but I still have to pay and pay late fees if I'm late. I don't get made at her because I know she just trying to run a successful business.
If that daycare can't afford to stay open the because everyone wants part-time then there won't be daycare in that area at all for anyone. I would suggest that you look it to a private babysitter. It might even be better. Your child would get one on one attention and it may even be cheaper.
2006-08-06 18:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don' know what area you are living in. However it seems here a daycare can take a full time child over a part time. The contract you sign with the Daycare is the ruling document. read your agreement.
Yours: Grumpy
2006-08-06 18:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Grumpy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a state run daycare? Licensed? It doesn't sound fair..I'd look into it if I were you. Contact a lawyer for a free consultation they will know the laws about daycare in your state. Ask the daycare for their guidelines= they should have something LEGAL in black and white to show you. Research it and make a stink about it. They are money hungry...I'd fight it!
2006-08-06 18:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by truthbetold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you sign when you put your kid in daycare? Read it and see what it says.
If you signed nothing, then you have no contract with the daycare and they can expell your child at any time.
2006-08-06 18:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by Doctor Hand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
70 miles that is far to drive to a daycare. i dont think a daycare can do that...
2006-08-06 18:54:06 · answer #7 · answered by Deshawn & Keshawn's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Is the Day Care Center privately owned or is it a Corporate Center? If it is Corporate, they probably can't get away with doing that. If it is a privately owned company, then they can do whatever they please. Contact an attorney. You can find one free through Public Aid.
Good Luck!
2006-08-06 18:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the contract you signed at the beginning.
2006-08-06 18:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by newgenre1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can probably get away with it anyways. I'm not for sure. Why don't you go see your county prosecutor and find out.
2006-08-06 21:45:02 · answer #10 · answered by tricksy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋