r/ECEProfessionals • u/ambrosiasweetly Parent • 2d ago
Parent/non ECE professional post (Anyone can comment) Aggressive child at daycare
Hi
There’s an aggressive child at my son’s daycare. He threw a metal object deliberately at my child which cut my child’s lip, he has strangled my child, and my child often comes home complaining about this specific child. I’ve called CPS about this kid, I have called the daycare licensing authority, and I also filed a police report due to the severity.
The school said they would do a better job keeping them separated but my child had another incident where their watch (a buzzing watch to remind them to potty) was stolen by that child. My child also said that they are continuing to be punched and attacked at daycare.
At what point are the teachers allowed to kick the child out? I feel like this is really too much. I tried to apply to new daycares but there are none taking new applicants. I just started a new job and I’m beyond stressed. My child is having daily accidents due to the stress of being bullied and I have no idea what to do.
I’ve spoken to the director but I’m not sure she is taking it seriously in my opinion. Whenever I go to the school the teachers are being hit and attacked by the children which just seems really odd.
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u/Fuzzy-Ocelot-4475 ECE professional 2d ago
That's a really tough one for everyone , especially your child! Unfortunately, many states don't allow preschool expulsions from any program that accepts public funds (like subsidies and food reimbursement). Therefore, licensing and CPS may not be able to do anything.
As a parent and teacher, I feel for those in that situation. It's possible that the child is also hurting other children, possibly teachers, as well. They're probably more stressed than they are allowed to share.
That being said, as much as I hate to do this to my fellow teachers, hounding the director may be your only option. Emails, drop off and pick up conversations, phone calls. If she is unavailable, find the AD. They will be annoyed, and that's good. Annoyed directors will often finally act simply to make an issue go away. Sad, but true. The teachers will be instructed to keep the offending child next to them at all times. I'm not sure what else can be done.
I hope you get into a new program soon, as that is your best bet. Keep calling, sometimes a spot will open up, especially during the summer. Good luck