https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:43:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-teacher-gifts-help-a-beginner-out#post-2925637 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:14:08 +0000 Clementine12 2925637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's my first time. No one seems to be starting group gift. Small school, my daughter goes 3 hours/day 5 days/week.</p> <p>What is the appropriate amount to spend? Am I supposed to get a physical gift, a gift card, or just give cash?</p> <p>My only thought so far is to write a letter about the positive changes I have noticed in DD1 (starting to read, loves going to school, etc). Maybe with a gift card? Coffee or something... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-pj-brands-5yo#post-2922574 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:02:51 +0000 wrkbrk 2922574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all! I recognize this could be an issue with me 😬 but it drives me CRAZY when my 5 year old rips the knees of his PJ pants, like, immediately. I’ve had this happen with many brands, but especially Carter’s it seems. I don’t even know how he does it, but by the second wash there’s usually at least one hole in the knee!?<br /> What are your favorite brands for kid PJs that hold up? TIA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3yo-delays-hearing-loss-speech-issues#post-2918931 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:50:14 +0000 smuckers 2918931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD (3) started preschool this week; her first day was... bad. The teacher called her a "tornado of destruction", said she didn't listen, and asked us to stagger our start time for now so we miss circle time, as she spent the first day screaming through the whole thing. I was slightly devastated after the report back from the first day, as it was just... bad. </p> <p>Her other 2 days this week have been less destructive (thank goodness!), but her teacher brought up that she thinks there might be some hearing impairment, as she doesn't respond at all when they say her name and seems to struggle with listening ("If it's selective hearing, she should get the Oscar now because it doesn't look like it even registers"). When I mentioned it to my mom and a friend who has watched her before, they both said "Oh I'd wondered before if she could hear me but figured it was just selective hearing". We have a dr's appointment for her in about a week, but that will likely result in a referral to an ENT vs. giving us any answers.</p> <p>She also has a very slight speech delay (not enough to need intervention; she's on the back end of the normal scale), which could be indicative of a hearing issue, and struggles with conversation (she doesn't really converse yet, still just parrots). She responds really well at home, listens to directions... I'll say "1 2 3, eyes on me" if I can't get her to look at me when I'm giving an instruction, and that works reliably. If given a choice, she'll make one (it's not always the last thing stated), and she's quick to tell us what she needs or wants. She's very social, loves to play with others, is fine with eye contact, and is very strong-willed and busy. Struggles with some impulse control but is learning and trying hard. </p> <p>Does anyone have any experience with their LO having hearing impairment? Or has a similar experience to what I've described? I'm not discounting any possibility, we just want to help her succeed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/playing-preschool-curriculum#post-2918746 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:12:56 +0000 LadyDi 2918746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone ever used busy toddler’s playing preschool curriculum? I pulled my 2.5 year old out of preschool for the year but I’m looking for some kind of curriculum to do at home for a few minutes each morning while my kindergartener is at school and I’m not good at coming up with things myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/am-i-that-mom#post-2918753 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:18:09 +0000 smuckers 2918753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3yo DD starts preschool on Tuesday. I'm so, so excited for her, she's going to love it. I'm also pretty excited about the preschool itself. It's newish (opened in March right before the pandemic shut everything down), but the teacher has been doing preschool for decades. </p> <p>Here's my problem: I asked in late July if they have a school calendar, or even a September calendar, for any events they might be having. The teacher said they were still working on it. I need it so I can request any special days off from work, or communicate it in the case of things like Grandparents day (which she specifically said they were doing in September). I asked again last week (twice via email; the second was a followup to the first after no response) and while I got a response that addressed my other questions, the calendar question was still not answered. I emailed again yesterday (a week after the last email exchange), no response yet. Most of the email was a thank you for hosting a kid-friendly open house that my DD loved, with the calendar question thrown in at the end (yes, I totally forgot to ask when I was there in person). </p> <p>My work is being so intense about PTO right now, but I also know I can be really, really type A about this kind of thing. Am I being an obnoxious parent if I ask again, either via text or email? I feel like a calendar isn't something ridiculous to expect, but I also don't want to be labeled "that parent" before school even starts (tbf though I might already be).</p> <p>ETA: Each email ends specifically stating that if there will be no events due to the pandemic, that's totally fine. We're in a state with very low numbers (for now), and when we spoke in July I was clear that I was just looking for a general guideline, I know the pandemic is crazy and unpredictable. I just want to be able to have placeholder requests in at work (they don't mind me giving back days off, but they don't take kindly to short notice requests). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-tuition-and-covid-question#post-2913420 Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:42:18 +0000 peaches1038 2913420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS’ private preschool is still open with very limited hours and decreased staffing. We are still paying full tuition even though DS is not attending. I’m wondering if there a way that I can politely ask the director/owner if she is still paying her teachers and staff their full salary even if they aren’t working their normal hours since families are all still paying? I don’t want to be rude and are able and happy to pay, but I want to make sure that the tuition is being used to keep the staff paid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-closed-down-for-rest-of-school-year#post-2912554 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:35:57 +0000 crazydoglady 2912554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else? It's not completely out of the blue since our governor has said it's unlikely schools will reopen this year, but nothing set in stone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/4-year-old-is-class-cry-baby#post-2904861 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:46:42 +0000 crazydoglady 2904861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, DS has never been the easiest kid (speech delay and strong personality.) Lately, he cries about EVERYTHING. Like, the shoe on his strap won't work, he had to take a bath, etc. Apparently, he has also become the class "cry baby" (mind you he is the youngest of the lot and is also just immature for his age.) So, he cries about something, they call him a "cry baby" and then he cries even more. </p> <p>Last night, I found him crying on the floor of his room instead of sleeping because his blankets fell off him.<br /> I mean, I can be a sensitive person and I have NO problem with crying, but I also want to teach him to productive vs just reactive. Like...just pick up the blankets!</p> <p>Is this a typical phase? Any tips? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-friend-issues-book-suggestions#post-2896944 Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:11:42 +0000 peaches1038 2896944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions for picture books about standing up for yourself, what real friendship looks like, etc for the preschool crowd.<br /> Long story short, my almost 4 year old is telling me that a “friend” at school is dictating who my son can play with and how he plays, telling on him for things he didn’t do and telling him he’s wrong about things that are true. He’s my first child so I’m guessing this is pretty normal and his teachers are already keeping a closer eye on them. I just don’t know what else to say to him other than suggesting he take a break from this friend/walking away/saying Stop,etc/ getting a teacher. He wants to be his friend so badly and I want to support him in navigating this imbalance into a successful and appropriate friendship, if possible. But I also don’t want my kid to be steamrolled. Anyway, books have always been very helpful for us so any suggestions would be great! Other non-book suggestions welcome too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-birthday-snack#post-2894793 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:44:14 +0000 agold 2894793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eek! My big baby is starting preschool next week. Her birthday is the week after that and I have the option of bringing a treat or something for her to share with her 12 classmates. What would you send? Mini cupcakes? A little toy? Something else? Would a cupcake and small toy be okay? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/thank-you-gifts-for-preschool-teachers#post-2895039 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:51:22 +0000 macintosh 2895039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is going to transition into the PreK room at his daycare next week and I'd like to give a little something to each of his current teachers as a thank you. </p> <p>The thing is there are 4 teachers in the current class - 2 full time and 2 part-time college aged assistants. Suggestions?</p> <p>ETA: I normally would give a Starbucks or Dunkin gift card but I was wondering if there was something more personal or thoughtful I could do instead? I wish my kid was more into coloring pictures but he's not doing that much lately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/silly-question-school-lunches#post-2894235 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 21:15:59 +0000 wrkbrk 2894235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son (3.75) starts PreK next week 😱<br /> I have a silly question about packing his lunch. We have this yumbox:<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XKLKMGN?psc=1&#038;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XKLKMGN?psc=1&#038;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title</a><br /> Do I put an ice pack with it? It can’t fit inside but I could do an ice pack in a soft side lunch box with enough room for the yumbox and his water bottle. But ... will it make it cold/go through the hard plastic??<br /> Is this question making sense? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/3k-morning-v-afternoon-discount#post-2888173 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:50:22 +0000 gotkimchi 2888173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would you switch your child from a morning 3k to an afternoon 3k for one month free?</p> <p>Kid would be at school from 8:30-3:30 either way. Either morning in daycare and 3k in the afternoon or vice versa. Discount would be $120 so not a lot but not nothing. Bad news is those days (2days per week) they wouldn’t nap. Worth it or not? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/letter-recognition-5yo#post-2886853 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:26:29 +0000 gotkimchi 2886853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can anyone recommend something fun for my 5yo to do over the summer to increase her letter recognition. Games, app, etc. This is something we’re working on, she does have a speech therapist who has mentioned it plus her 4K teacher. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-transition-tips-for-4-year-old#post-2876200 Tue, 12 Mar 2019 19:17:37 +0000 HappyBaker 2876200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just found out we finally got off the waitlist for this amazing (and MUCH cheaper) daycare for my two youngest kids, and now of course I’m nervous about the transition! DS1 is 4, DS2 is 11 months. I know DS2 will be fine because he’s super easygoing and not super attached to his current teachers, but DS1 has been at our current place his entire life and really loves his current teacher. I’m hoping to push the transition for DS1 out until June, and move DS2 first, so that DS1 can warm up to the idea of the new school and it won’t be such an unknown once it’s time for him to go there. I know the new place is a much better preschool, I’m just worried for him since he’s been with his current classmates since they were babies! </p> <p>Any other tips or advice are much appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transitioning-to-preschool-acting-out#post-2869692 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:39:27 +0000 leighleigh 2869692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>long post, sorry!<br /> My son just started at a new preschool on Jan 2. He is coming from a daycare that had very few "rules" or structured activity, so I feel like not only is he getting used to the new building/friends/teachers, he's also getting used to having much more structured play and learning.<br /> He's started acting very physically aggressive in the past 2 weeks. He hit a couple students, knocked over their block towers, kicked teachers when they were attempting to discipline him, spit at one of his teachers the other day, etc etc. He rarely displays that type of behavior at home. When he's having a tantrum, it can get a little nasty sure, but the worst of what we experience on a day-to-day is basically just him yelling"no", or not listening. My question is: is his acting out actually part of the transitioning process, or is it a whole other beast that we have to start addressing? If it IS part of the transition, and he just needs time to get acclimated to his new structure, what is the "normal" amount of time that it takes to get over the hump?<br /> We're on the defensive with his school because it's almost starting to feel like they're hyper sensitive to his issues, and every day there's more and more bad news. I'm sure they're just trying to keep us in the loop, and need to maintain a safe environment for the other students, but there's almost a lack of understanding about the fact that he's new. One even suggested he be "evaluated" after not even 3 weeks of him being there. We were horrified at the thought (he's not even 3 yet), but brought it up with the pediatrician anyway and she was outraged - saying it was ridiculous that they don't understand normal toddler behavior. Having said that, his physical behavior HAS gotten worse according to the school - but again I'm just wondering if we should wait it out, or if we actually do have a problem on our hands (with either the school itself, or my son). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschoolschool-pictures#post-2855154 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:28:15 +0000 Ajsmommy 2855154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you buy them? </p> <p>What do you do with them?</p> <p>DD just had her preschool pics done and they are so darn cute. We've had them before, last year, twice and they were nice but for some reason these are especially adorable (they did a really cute holiday background).</p> <p>Anyway, there are 3 poses and they are all nice. I'm tempted to purchase them all but then I'm not sure what I'd do with them? I know I could give some prints to family.... BUT they are just her not her and her brother. We just got family photos done and I was planning to use those for our Christmas cards so these individual photos of just DD probably won't go on the Christmas cards..... soo even though I want to buy them I can't rationalize it....... </p> <p>What do you do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-k-costs#post-2849974 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 06:59:08 +0000 Eko 2849974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am looking to enroll my son into pre-k next fall (he will be 4) and wondering what people pay for a full day program. Even if it is a half day program with extra care. He currently goes to daycare and some of these prices to me are crazy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-separation-regression#post-2847042 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:30:00 +0000 nwm 2847042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 2.5 and just started a 3x week preschool program. Normally I WOH but I am on maternity leave so have been able to start the school year with him while my mom watches DD. He was excited and nervous to start school and for the first three sessions he ran into the classroom with barely a glance behind him. I was thrilled! The school has us stay right outside the classroom for the first two sessions. The third session I told him I was leaving and he was like, OK! And didn’t seem to even notice when I came back (along with the other parents) before class was over.</p> <p>The fourth session (last Friday), however, I left right at drop off and came back at the end of class only to find him mid-meltdown wanting mommy. They told me it was just the very tail end of class that he was upset and he had otherwise done great so I was optimistic for today. Over the weekend we talked about being excited for school but didn’t want to make too big a deal of it. But today immediately upon getting to school he started wimpering that he didn’t want to miss me, then that he wanted to go home. I stayed outside the classroom for awhile until he was engrossed, then tried to leave, which caused a full meltdown. The teachers felt it was best for me to just leave at that point so I did, got a coffee, and then waited outside the school building (where I said I’d be) so they could come get me if needed. He made it probably 40 minutes but then during a transition in from playing outside started crying again so they came and got me. He told me he wanted to leave but when I reassured him I would stay outside the classroom he raced right back in for snack and didn’t check on me again.</p> <p>With apologies for the novel, I also noticed the last two classes that immediately upon returning home he squatted down to try to poop in his diaper. He very often has a mid-morning poop, so part of me wonders if this isn’t partially because he doesn’t want to poop at school but he’s uncomfortable and needs to. I really have no idea what to do about this part! Breakfast is currently as late as it can be—do we move breakfast earlier? We have a late-ish bedtime so I really don’t like to wake him up any earlier than he’s currently getting up!</p> <p>Any tips?! I’m at a bit of a loss! I wish I knew what magic words to say to remind him how much fun he was having at school. Anyone been through this and have tips for separation that work? We were also considering having my husband do drop off in hopes that he’ll be less clingy and won’t have the option of me sticking around, but I’m not sure if that change-up makes sense. Of course in the back of my mind is the fact that I’m returning to work in three weeks and if this is how he reacts when I’m gone for 40 minutes, I’m really worried about dropping him off when I’m then headed to work all day ...</p> <p>Wisdom/guidance/commiseration would all be much appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/preschool-when-not-fully-toilet-ready-wwyd#post-2844386 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:56:07 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2844386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 3.5yo DD started a 2-day a week, 1/2 day preschool schedule last Wednesday. She was sooooo excited to go. She was a little reluctant when I left, but didn’t cry. When I picked her up, the teacher said that she stayed on the swing for a long time when they had outside time because she had peed and was embarrassed, didn’t want anyone to know. She’s pretty much potty trained except at night. But, she still wears a pull-up when we’re not at home. She also told me she cried during snack time, saying she wanted me. </p> <p>When I think about it, it makes my stomach turn thinking of how embarrassed she was and I’m starting to consider that maybe she isn’t quite ready. She has since said that she wants to go again but not for the full 3 hours. </p> <p>Would you cut back on the amount of time she’s there? Maybe 2 hours? Or just do one day a week? Or pull her out for now and start when she’s completely self sufficient going potty? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/4-5-yo-room-and-napping-is-2-hours-too-long#post-2843899 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:17:36 +0000 Ajsmommy 2843899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD just transitioned into a new preschool and we love it so far. The only thing I am questioning or that has me stumped is the napping.</p> <p>It's a room of 4-5 yr olds, basically kids who will all go to Kindergarten next fall. I am aware that DD is on the older side of that bc of where her bday falls so some of the kids are newly 4 when DD is almost 5.. (and that is a big difference if you ask me)... anyway DD does not nap at home at all aside from maybe an odd car ride nap once in a great while.</p> <p>I am glad they offer nap bc some days I do think DD needs it. My concern is that it is set up for TWO hours. From 1250-250. That seems so long!! ESPECIALLY if the kid doesn't actually sleep! How can they expect a 4 yo to lay there for 2 hours and not get bored or antsy?? </p> <p>Am I wrong? Is 2 hours the norm?</p> <p>I've already emailed the owner and director asking if the 2 hr nap is the norm and asked if they'd consider a 1 hr cot time and then for those not sleeping let them get up and do quiet time in the "library" section or do puzzles or something. </p> <p>I mean I can't even imagine being made to lay there for 2 hours if I wasn't napping and I'm an adult!</p> <p>What do you guys think? is 2 hours too long? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-to-pack-in-backpack-for-first-day-of-preschool#post-2843145 Sun, 02 Sep 2018 21:33:08 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2843145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have zero experience with daycare or school for DD. Her first day is Wednesday. What should go in her backpack? 📚 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-preschool-class#post-2839438 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:14:06 +0000 catgirl 2839438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We toured a preschool this morning that we really like. It is small, simple and has a heavy focus on art and play. We know we want to sign DD up but they surprised us by saying DD could enter either their 3s or 4s program. They have some flexibility based on DD's birthday and current enrollment.</p> <p>DD is 3 years 8 months (will turn 4 in December). She has never been in daycare or school. With the cut off in our town (and really all surrounding towns) she will start kindergarten in 2020. So will be doing two years of preschool. </p> <p>The 3s program meets two days a week from 8:30-11:45. They will have a max of 12 kids. </p> <p>The 4s program meets three days a week from 8:30-12. They will have a max of 20 kids. </p> <p>We are worried she will be bored in the 3s as one of the oldest. But are concerned she will be a bit behind the other kids in the 4s program who have likely had a year of preschool before. </p> <p>Looking for any insight/opinions? Which would you choose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-and-other-transition-timing#post-2839688 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:26:52 +0000 nwm 2839688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 2.5 and starting preschool (3x/week) this fall...before this he’s been home with a nanny. We had DD at the end of June and his nanny has been out since then to have knee replacement surgery. We’ve spent much of that time in a neighboring state a couple hours from home where we have more family support and cousins to play with. </p> <p>We always talked about moving late this fall or in the spring but it looks like we’ve found a really good deal on the perfect apartment so we’re likely going to have it from September 1, but will still have our old apartment for the month, so we have some flexibility.</p> <p>My question is, when to move. I know this is a lot of transitions for DS! Should we rush to move by the teacher home visit and first day of school so that it’s all one big transition? Or wait until toward the end of the month until he’s a bit more settled at school (but not that settled—he’ll have had at most 3 weeks). </p> <p>Would love thoughts especially if you moved with a toddler! He’s dealing with the new baby and everything else decently well and it helps that I don’t go back to work til end of October. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/proper-consequences-for-45-yo#post-2837197 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:44:33 +0000 Ajsmommy 2837197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 4.5 and in a summer preschool program. She is in a room with a few prior classmates. One of which is a very bossy little girl....I know other kids have had problems with her and DD goes through phases where she'll play with her and other times when she days she's too bossy and avoids her.</p> <p>Not surprisingly almost every day I arrive and she's with this little girl I get a "bad report". Either she didn't listen or she made bad decisions..... Today was one of those days. And today the teacher actually for the first time stated it appeared that DD was copying "a friend" whom has this issue.</p> <p>So of course I'm upset DD didn't listen to her teachers.... And I'm wondering what is appropriate consequences. I had a Stern talk with her on the way home and no tv/shows once we got home and she lost all of her smiley faces (she's been collecting smileys on our calendar for pooping daily &lt;an issue for her &gt; and for good behavior) eventually adding up to get a new toy. </p> <p>I'm just curious what others do if they get a "bad report" from preschool /daycare. This is really the first time dealing with this and I'd love to nip this behavior in the bud if we can..... I'd love to just bar her from playing with "the friend" but I know I can't go that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/withdrawal-notice-letter-for-preschool#post-2836730 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 07:17:01 +0000 Ajsmommy 2836730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are planning to switch DD to a new preschool that is closer to our home. I just read our current facilities policy and we have to give written notice 1 month prior to the switch. That would be by this Friday.</p> <p>I am just wondering what do I write? Just a basic letter stating DD will no longer attend starting "X" date.</p> <p>I was hoping to hold off as long as possible bc I just think it'll feel awkward and I don't want her to be treated any differently once they know we're moving her. But we have to do it this week per their policy. There are really no issues, it's just that this new facility is closer and just opened so it wasn't an option when we first enrolled her.</p> <p>Anyway, just looking for anyone who has switched before... what did you write? and did you feel awkward for the remaining time?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lo2s-tearful-transition-to-preschool-any-tips#post-2827048 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 10:22:50 +0000 Corduroy 2827048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS turns 3 next week. He has gone to an in home daycare since 4 months. On Monday he started at his big sister’s preschool. He is familiar with it from pick ups and seemed genuinely excited. </p> <p>Now that he’s started he is begging to go back to his old school and crying a lot according to DD and one teacher. The other teachers say it isn’t bad but I think they are sugar coating it. I know the one teacher is brutally honest. Morning goodbyes are getting tougher each day. Today he tearfully repeated the whole way to school that he wanted to go to his old school. Then he refused to get out of the car and balled when I dropped him off. </p> <p>DD is helping with her brother the best she can. They are together in the morning and afternoon when the group is smaller. </p> <p>Any tips besides just to give it time? I know he must be missing DCP since she was like family but I don’t think we should go visit her yet. Maybe DD was just so easy by comparison and this is just worse by comparison (although I get the sense he’s on the crying/clingy side from the teachers). </p> <p>He is happy at pick up, napping, eating, and using the potty for the most part so it’s not all bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-this-bother-you-too-or-is-it-just-me#post-2824747 Fri, 25 May 2018 06:52:03 +0000 Ajsmommy 2824747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is in a private preschool. She has two teachers and a few aides that are in her classroom daily. There have been a handful of times when I pick her up her shoes are on the wrong feet, yes she hasn't figured this "mystery" out yet. And yes, I get it, they are trying to teach her and make her learn and they aren't her parents BUT on two of those occasions she got bad blisters on the sides of her feet, bloody/skin off type and they hurt her for a few days afterwards. (and she had scabs for about 1 week each time)</p> <p>I was going to say something at the conference but the moment never came up and I ended up not saying anything.</p> <p>Well yesterday I picked her up and her shoes were on the wrong feet again. I asked when she took off her shoes and she said she took them off in the morning classroom to play dress up. SO that is before 9 am. She then proceeded to go through the entire day with them on the wrong feet and even had SOCCER practice that way!! </p> <p>Am I wrong to think ONE of the adults/teachers/aides should have noticed this and told her???? They don't have to change them for her but tell her!!! </p> <p>It's the FIRST thing I see. Maybe I'm just more observant but I can tell a mile away if a kid has their shoes on the wrong feet. How hard is it to tell them to correct it?</p> <p>It really gets my blood boiling but the fact that nobody mentions it makes me think I am over reacting.... so am I?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/coop-preschools-parent-background-checks#post-2816705 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:01:16 +0000 Foodnerd81 2816705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If your LOs went to or go to a cooperative preschool, where parents stay and volunteer in the classroom, do the parents have to have some kind of background check, fingerprinting, anything like that, before staying at school? Are there rules about who can stay and what you can do while you are there? Curious what’s “normal”. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sick-policy-preschool#post-2814321 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:08:07 +0000 Portboston 2814321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(Edited for clarification!) </p> <p>My sons preschool (ages 2-5) has what I would consider to be a fairly strict sick policy. This includes the normal stuff (no fever for 24 hrs, diarrhea, vomiting etc) but also no severe, persistent coughing, no persistent runny noses, no excessive sneezing (unless related to allergies), no ear aches, swollen glands &amp; inflamed throat. Is by far the strictest I’ve seen! This is partly why we chose the school. (I have a flexible schedule and can keep my kid home for whatever reason). My son has had two tiny colds this past winter and I totally believe it’s in part due to the strict sick policy! </p> <p>Yesterday, there were two new boys at the school (twins) both of which had a wet cough and persistent (clear) runny noses. I’m thinking about talking to the director about it considering it is clearly written in their policy that these two things are not allowed. </p> <p>Would you ask for clarification on the sick policy due to this (and previous) incidents of snotty/coughing kids? </p>