Advice needed - Do I "rat out" a fellow care provider?

[Sandbox Sally]

Oh, see, I do PLAY with the kids. But that is my choice, and I enjoy it. I am not suggesting that this provider needs to play with her. I am suggesting that when she is being paid to care for someone's 16 month old child, that she at least know where she is, or turn her head when she hears a baby crying. I also sit and chat with other providers, but when a child is that small, I think it is unrealistic to set her free to navigate a city playground on her own.


Kingston Mom, I like your idea of bringing Susie back to her w a benign comment like that - gets my point across without being too confrontational.

[Skysue]

I choose to play and interact with my kids as well but at times it can be difficult as I need to have my eyes on everyone. I would have said something right there and then as I'm a bit bold especially when it comes to the kids getting hurt. Say something to the provider but it sounds to me like that poor child is not getting the love an attention that she so needs! What a shame!

Oh, see, I do PLAY with the kids. But that is my choice, and I enjoy it. I am not suggesting that this provider needs to play with her. I am suggesting that when she is being paid to care for someone's 16 month old child, that she at least know where she is, or turn her head when she hears a baby crying. I also sit and chat with other providers, but when a child is that small, I think it is unrealistic to set her free to navigate a city playground on her own.


Kingston Mom, I like your idea of bringing Susie back to her w a benign comment like that - gets my point across without being too confrontational.