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I just started a job as a daycare assistant and narrowly avoided a situation I never realized I didnt know how to handle. What do you do when a child needs to go to the bathroom, especially the younger ones? Im not sure what the protocol is so I'd be grateful for any advice.

2007-04-23 09:46:52 · 5 answers · asked by radiancia 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting Toddler & Preschooler

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The director of your daycare would be the person to ask. Each daycare center and daycare home will have its own toileting procedure. Issues such as bathroom location, number of children in your care, and your state's licensing regulations will need to be taken into consideration. I have been a licensed daycare provider in my home for 20 years. My procedure will be different than that of a daycare center. I have only 6 children at any one time plus my bathroom is in close proximity to where the children play. For children who still require assistance with toileting tasks such as pulling pants up and down, wiping, flushing, and washing hands, I go with them to the bathroom, leave the door open and assist as needed. As children mature and are able to handle these tasks unassisted, then I do not accompany them to the bathroom and encourage them to shut the door part-way for their privacy when they are ready. Many prefer to have the door open until close to school-age.

2007-04-23 10:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 3 0

Hi, I worked at a Daycare for about a year for 4 and 5 year olds...Listen, bathrooms are a big deal in a daycare--because those kids have to go all the damn time! Here's what we did--we lined them up first thing in the morning at 7:50 and everyone used the bathroom & washed their hands. We did the same thing around 10 am, then after lunch at 11:50. We also did that one last time after they woke up from naps around 2 am..But that still wasn't enough!--one by one each kid would beg to go to the bathroom throughout the day.

The general rule is to LET the child go if they ask--because if you dont, they might wet themselves. I got annoyed one time and said no to a student--and she wet herself..Parents can get VERY UPSET if they found out their child wet theirself--One Parent actually screamed & cried when she saw that her son wet his pants one time. They think that the teachers & assistants are "neglecting" their child.

All this advice is for 4 & 5 year old who know how to use the bathroom all by themselves. Also--try NOT to be in the bathroom when they go--just stand outside the door and wait for them . If they know how to go by themselves give them Privacy. The worst thing that could happen is a child goes home and tells the Parent that you are "watching them" use the potty. You could have authorities all over your asss...When they come out--make sure they have washed their hands with soap--thats it..And if a child comes up and asks help in buttoning or un-buttoning their pants--do it VERY QUICKLY in front of a few others so they'll be no question about what you did. OR, you can always ask another student of the same sex to unbotton or button it for them in front of you--that might be best so you can say you never touched the child.

For the 2 and 3 year olds--I really dont know...Some of them might still wear pampers--but I'm sure the 3 year old go at certian times too.

Good Luck

2007-04-23 10:07:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

I run and in home and I ran two Head Start programs before starting my in home. We had certain times that the children could go to the bathroom. Then if a child told us they had to go than we would also let them go. I do know that you have to be able to hear them or see them. I also know in the younger group that one teacher would take the children to the restroom while the other stayed in the room. I would ask you supervisor what is the protocol.

2007-04-23 11:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If the child can't go to the bathroom by themselves then you take them. Help them with their pants, and make sure they are on the toilet. If they happen to get wet them you help them change into dry clothes. Always a good idea to ask the director what she wants you to do if you are still uncomfortable.

2007-04-23 17:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley O 3 · 0 0

Depends on what age they are?
If they are in the first learning stages of potty training, they will need a bit more assistance.
Talk to your supervisor and they will guide you. Ask her to show you how it is done properly.

2007-04-23 09:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmie 2 · 2 0

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