Hi everyone ,
I just had a quick question about one of my daycare families. They have a little boy that is 16 months and he is very self destructive. I have caught him rocking back and forth while smacking his head off my wall on purpose every time he would rock backwards. I have also caught him whacking himself in the face with certain toys. He still isn't walking but he is very smart. I have been teaching him sign language and he communicates very well with the signs he knows. He comes to daycare with new bruises frequently but I don't suspect the parents are doing anything because I have seen some of the things he does. I am scared to keep him in my care because I don't want any of my children developing bruises while they are in my care. I am also scared to report anything if it ever comes to the point that I start to feel worried for him because there was a lady on the form who got fined 13 000 for reporting suspected child abuse. Lastly, what is I do report something and the parents get mad at me and turn it around on me. I am thinking of terminating but I don't know if this is the best choice.
ANY advice would be amazing!!!!