how can parents wishes of their child be respected by the childcare worker?

Answer 1

Before ever placing a child in childcare, make sure the childcare worker and the parents agree on all aspects of childcare.

Answer 2

The parents' wishes for their children should always come first. The parents are the child's first teacher, and the preschool teacher is supposed to supplement and support the family's needs. If you want something for your child, you have to talk to the teacher directly, in a non-confrontational way. You want this person on "your side", and need their cooperation in raising your child, so you need to have good communication and a good relationship. Even if the childcare worker doesn't agree with the parent's philosophies/educational goals, etc., they still need to do what it is that is asked of them.

Answer 3

I have found that my wishes regarding my son's diet have not been respected by childcare providers. He has been in two different childcares, and both of them have gone against what he should have. I have made it clear, put it on their paperwork, and they still do what they want. The childcare workers I have come across have this attitude of "we know all, and you know nothing." I have a friend that works in a daycare, and she told me flat out she would go against me.

If you can get a family member to watch your child, do it.

Answer 4

Before considering placing a child you need to be happy with the setting - do you like the staff/childminder? Have you seen the policies? Have you had a chance to go in and watch what goes on in the setting? Have you had a chance to ask questions?
If any of these are no, then do a little bit more background work - your child is so important - I work in the field, but I have been very fussy where I have placed my children in playgroup!!

Answer 5

I don't know in which country you are living, but if your mother is still beating you at age 20, then it's time for you to seek help. I realize that cultural customs are different, but no 20 year old should be accepting that kind of abuse. You need to move out of the house or report her to the authorities. She's obviously disturbed and should not hide physical abuse behind culture. Not every Muslim woman beats her children constantly. Teachers need to maintain a balance between friendliness and professionalism. I've worked with many whom I "wanted to take home", but of course that wasn't serious. I've cried at the end of a year when favorite classes have moved on, but always got involved with the next one. I really think that you need to get help with your family situation and get to a healthy place before you work with children. You are a role model and need to be capable of functioning as one.

Answer 6

i work in child care and b4 any child starts in r setting the parents and child come in for an initial visit this is where we give the parents all the info about r setting and then ask all sorts of ?'s about the child. each child's needs r catered for on an individual basis and what we always say is the parents know their own child best so it is their wishes that we adhere to

Answer 7

the child care worker must respect the parents wishes and not undermine their role as parents,if the parents wishes cannot be met then i suggest another worker

Answer 8

Communication.

If you child care worker does not respect your wishes (within reason of course) find a better one.

Answer 9

as a nursery nurse myself it is in our policies that the care recived from both parents and nursery staff must be continous so we have to respect your wishes weather we agree with them or not our feelings do not count for example if you dont want your child to sleep and we think the child needs a sleep we dont sleep that child because you have your own routine the best way is to be firm and insist the staff follow your needs

Answer 10

as long as the parents wishes are not endangering the child or making the worker feel uncomfortable