2007-01-10 01:19:40 · 11 answers · asked by Robin 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
First I would find out the names of the other children in that home and contact the parents. Sometimes it takes one person to get the other parents to file a complaint. But lots of times parents will not do it for fear they will not have a babysitter to watch their kids
2007-01-10 01:27:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your state. YOu should have a state licensing board that will perform inspection on regulated day care (home and center). Keep in mind that in many states, if you are not licensed (either by choice, do to religious exemption, or you do not meet the requirements to be state regulated) then there is very little official "checking up" done.
In VA, licensed facilities are posted on line and the last 2 years worth of license visits are posted for all to see. It is a fast and easy way to see if the minimum standards are being met. If it is a religous facility, they won't post license checks, but you can call and talk to the agent who works with them (this is also posted). You can also find out the hours and number of children they can keep. It is a good tool, but still do your research and do drop in checks.
If a person isn't regulated-ask them why. They may only keep 3 kids and aren't required to be regulated. But they may keep 16 kids (way to many), have no assistant to help, and not report any income to the IRS (so you can't get that tax deducation).
When in doubt, call your local department of social services and ask them to direct you to the proper person or agency.
2007-01-10 03:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by VAgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daycare centers, home or otherwise are usually licensed. If there are any complaints, a local child welfare or child and use office will have the complaint on record. All fifty states require child abuse clearances for teachers. This should be on hand for any child care provider.
2007-01-10 01:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
have you tried the BBB ( BETTER BUSINESS BURRO) if not that's a start. ask around if you know any of the mothers that leave there children at this daycare talk to them. go visit them yourself you have that right. talk to the child welfare services about the daycare center. watch the children at play or in the classes. nothing you do to protect you child is out of the way. if you decide to watch the children make sure that someone knows that you are there or they may think that you are there to hurt the kids.
2007-01-10 01:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by Sonya K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are licensed, you can contact the licensing agency, usually community care licensing or children's services department of human resources. Also, if they are licensed, you can contact the Better Business Bureau, who will be able to tell you if they have had any business complaints. Generally though, licensing should be able to tell you if there have been any formal complaints made, if they have been investigated on any complaints, and what their licensing standards are.
2007-01-10 10:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the license department for your state. My son attends an at home daycare and I can log onto Texas state license website and see everything.
2007-01-10 01:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by ???EM???? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 12:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are any reports it would be filed with Children and Family Services. I think you can go there ask if there is a file on a certain place or person, but I think it might be confidential unless the person is licensed.
2007-01-10 01:26:21 · answer #8 · answered by Shadow Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would talk to the other mothers that use that place. see if there has been many children to leave the place. if there kids have ever said anything bad about the lady in charge. good luck.
2007-01-10 01:27:09 · answer #9 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be careful. i had an in home sitter that kept a lot of other kids. she was very well recomended but we had a bad experience with her. trust your motherly instencts more than anything. be very careful you baby is not replacable
2007-01-10 13:08:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋