Do you ever worry about liability?

[torontokids]

I have had 2 injuries in one week and it stresses me out. Neither were my fault at all but it still worries me.

1) Boy was running at the school ground on the tarmac (I wouldn't let them go to the playground or the field as it was sheer ice) and he fell and got a huge goose egg on his head.

2) Today DCG was getting up from the kids table and fell and on the way down she hit her forehead and nose on the table. Her nose started bleeding like crazy. This little girl has had a few forehead bumps the yr she has been with me (this was maybe #4 or 5).

It stresses me out. The parents were OK in both situations but you never know. Plus what if something major were to happen like in these news stories. Accidents happen and kids hurt themselves but there is only so much I can do to prevent injuries sometimes (unless I just sat them in front of the TV, then they wouldn't hurt themselves!)

[Polkaroo]

I think everyone worries to a certain degree, it's normal I think especially when you read the news. You can't bubble wrap them, they will all eventually get hurt, as they do at home. But i understand what you mean because they're not our kids, I always worry...but I'm also a worry bug lol

[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't worry so much about the liability part of it as I have insurance that would cover me but I do worry that the parents would think I wasn't doing my job and blame me. (not that it's our fault!! kids have accidents) I (knock on wood) have never had a major accident in my home yet but I'm sure it will come one day!

My other half on the other hand worries that a parent would sue us if something happened. He is pretty anal about things so he always fixes broken things asap, makes sure the walkway is always cleared, ice melt is out etc.

[AmandaKDT]

I don't worry about it, I have insurance and make sure my home is safe. Accidents happen and I try not to worry about things beyond my control. I always have parents sign an accident report if anything does happen.

I have had some pretty good accidents with the kids in my care, just last week my 4 year old dcb did a belly flop off the top of a snow hill and landed on his face. He was all scraped up and it looked aweful, but it was an accident and it isn't going to keep me from letting the kids enjoy the best parts of winter play. I just make sure the safety rules are clear for the kids to make sure it doesn't happen again (this dcb loves to fall down on purpose).

[torontokids]

Anyone willing to share their accident report with me?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I ask parents to sign an incident report if there is blood/bump/bruise/bandage applied and obviously more severe issues like falls and breaks. In the 2.5 years I've had my hdc, I have had 2-3 reports. Mine is very basic and is the exact same we used in centres. It has the date, time and location of where the accident happened. It has spots where I explain what happened, what I did for TLC and when I notified the parents. They sign it after they have read it. If you PM me your email I can send you what it looks like.

[AcornsFalling]

This week I had two different kids just walk right off the edge of a play structure at a park. I was close by but not close enough to stop them first.
Thankfully neither was hurt.
One child is 16 months and the other is almost two. It was bizarre. They are usually very safe and have never done this, makes me wonder if I should be letting them play??

[bright sparks]

Anyone willing to share their accident report with me?

Inbox me your email address and I will send you mine. I have a pretty thorough one as I had a bad incident in the new year and didn't just want a basic record but an in depth record

[5 Little Monkeys]

Bright Sparks, would you mind sending me yours too? I'd like to compare

[Polkaroo]

Inbox me your email address and I will send you mine. I have a pretty thorough one as I had a bad incident in the new year and didn't just want a basic record but an in depth record

Would you guys mind sending me a copy as well?