Another daycare issue!

myonlineself wrote: why would you take a bunch of preschool kids to the CBD on Christmas eve? surely lots of parents want to pick them up early? Maybe the teacher had some christmas shopping to do?!

gee I would not even want to take my 3 kids there then..eeek

I wouldn't be impressed with that sort of adult/child ratio, or having my DD go on a bus trip without my permission either. Saying that, at my DD's daycare they often take the kids on a walks around the neighbourhood (without asking our permission) and I'm fine with that. They always have plenty of staff in attendance. I'm guessing I probably signed something when she enrolled.

I'm on the NS too. Would love to know what DC you're talking about. PM me if you like



Edited by kabe

That is pretty crazy, taking small children into the city on Xmas eve?

We have to sign permission slips at least a week prior for trips at the boys daycare. I think it's a ratio of 1 adult to 3 children. They do take them for walks, but that is on the property, and I am fine with that, But like everyone else, I would seriously be questioning the taking of trips without permission.

shocking! You are right to be upset and appalled. This is BAD practice. I'm an early childhood teacher and NEVER would I do this or the centre I work in.

To start with YOu need parent permission, and a notice that clealry outlines where the children are going what time, what transports used, who is going meaning how many adults to children. Lenght of time e.t.c and all the risks involved.
As this was a BIG trip going on a bus to central auckland! the parent would need to read through the hazard/ risk form and approve or dissaprove.

Even if you signed a permissoion slip when your daugther started that would only be for local walks within a few kms of the centre NOT for bus trips and big trips.
Ask to see the form and check.

Action: I would as a paretn ring the minisrty of ed's office they are in mt eden and ask them.

I would say hi just have a question recenlty at my daughters daycare a teacher took 6 or 7 children out for a trip on a bus to the mall? is this o/k?
I was concerned.

They are eay to talk to and will clear things up.

They took them to the CBD without your explicit consent???? I'd be ropeable.

How does it work legally with kids being on buses but not in child restraints? I agree with your OP about them being too young to be travelling without restraints.

Where I work, we have parents sign a slip when they enroll that allows us to take the kids out on walks or to the park, but never in anyform of transport

When we have done big trips that involve a bus or car then seperate permission forms go out weeks before so we can arrange extra teachers/parents.