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raeanna74 · 07-01-2006, 08:02 PM

I have not gotten certified because it's harder to turn away the welfare cases when I simply don't want to deal with them. Also I have more welfare cases that want to use my services because they can get child care support from Social Services. Also getting certified costs about $45 a year and opens you to surprise inspections. The forms to apply for certification are about 15 pages long as well. I got them and even filled them out but decided against it because of the red tape, hassle, and the magnet I'd become for trash like this. Yet here I am with this mother. Though I wouldn't be if I hadn't known her years ago.

Anyone, whether they are a lisenced, certified, or neither (as far as I know) are required to report abuse. It's been about 4 years since I took a class that went over all that. I do not remember how much neglect we're required to report. How much is too much? I do not want to be a whistle blower if the situation is really minor and cause someone undo trouble with social services. Though even as I say this I realize this isn't minor neglect.

I have been keeping some record of things. I think after reading this I will keep much more detailed information. How long should I keep records before I report it? My neighbor is also witness to some of the neglects. She commented on the children wearing the same clothes repeatedly, the food around the children's mouths first thing in the morning when they arrive (BEFORE they've eaten any breakfast), the baby's uncut nails and lint balls in er neck and other things she's noticed. Should I even mention her knowledge of some things when I do report?

As for the amount she is paying. I was supposed to watch the kids for about 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, for $100 total. It is a pittance. Normally I charge $2.75/hr/child. The going rate for any daycare in town is between $2 and $3/hr. I have not found any that charge more than $3. But I wrote the contract to last only until August 30th.

07-01-2006, 08:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	I have not gotten certified because it's harder to turn away the welfare cases when I simply don't want to deal with them. Also I have more welfare cases that want to use my services because they can get child care support from Social Services. Also getting certified costs about $45 a year and opens you to surprise inspections. The forms to apply for certification are about 15 pages long as well. I got them and even filled them out but decided against it because of the red tape, hassle, and the magnet I'd become for trash like this. Yet here I am with this mother. Though I wouldn't be if I hadn't known her years ago. Anyone, whether they are a lisenced, certified, or neither (as far as I know) are required to report abuse. It's been about 4 years since I took a class that went over all that. I do not remember how much neglect we're required to report. How much is too much? I do not want to be a whistle blower if the situation is really minor and cause someone undo trouble with social services. Though even as I say this I realize this isn't minor neglect. I have been keeping some record of things. I think after reading this I will keep much more detailed information. How long should I keep records before I report it? My neighbor is also witness to some of the neglects. She commented on the children wearing the same clothes repeatedly, the food around the children's mouths first thing in the morning when they arrive (BEFORE they've eaten any breakfast), the baby's uncut nails and lint balls in er neck and other things she's noticed. Should I even mention her knowledge of some things when I do report? As for the amount she is paying. I was supposed to watch the kids for about 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, for $100 total. It is a pittance. Normally I charge $2.75/hr/child. The going rate for any daycare in town is between $2 and $3/hr. I have not found any that charge more than $3. But I wrote the contract to last only until August 30th. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma. Last edited by raeanna74; 07-01-2006 at 08:10 PM..