kicked out of daycare

[alicemona]

Can a daycare legally kick out a 3 yr, old who is acting out-kicking biting etc.??  It seems to me that when they are receiving state aid help with this single mom trying very hard to be both parents and working diligently, that the daycare should have some interventions rather than removal.  HELP


This discussion is related to Behavior Problems - Daycare.

[Heatherm4]

Yes they can! I have a home daycare and state in my contract that those things will not be tolerated and can end up as grounds for termination.
I do however have a little girl that is quite mean and I'm giving it my best to try to help her through things. There was a point a few months ago when she was biting everyone and I came close to ending things.
It's not fair to the other children that bear the brunt of it all and I as a caregiver can only referee a child for so long.

[MarkLakewood3367]

By US law, public schools need to submit to special education laws meaning that schools need to provide or make available any services specific to special education.

[specialmom]

Yes, they have their intervention program where a child is evaluated and professionals then can begin working with them.  the classes are often a mixture of mainstream kids and kids with either cognitive or behavioral issues or physical disabilities.  

I think the poster is looking for a daycare environment though.  She may have to get creative and find a daycare that does transport to school (many do here) or an all day school situation that has staff to work with a child that is acting out.  

[Sandman2]

      Good point Specialmom.   Don't elementary public schools have the ability to intervene once a child is 3 if there is a problem?

[specialmom]

Hi, agree that a school can do this.  They have to consider ALL kids and the environment being peaceful and safe for everyone.  It stinks, I know, if it is your child causing the disruption.  Our preschool would ask to evaluate your child through a state grant to see what if there are issues leading to these behavior problems.  
speaking of which, what do you think this behavior stems from?  

my son had significant issues in preschool and it was determined that he had sensory integration disorder.  

What is your child like at home?

[MarkLakewood3367]

Unless you place your child in a facility specific to behavioral issues, daycare facilities are under no obligation to attempt behavior interventions even if they receive money from the state.  Daycare facilities need to be concerned about the safety of all their other kids.  Additionally, they have insurance and licensing issues to be concerned about.  

If your child has behavioral issues, it might be best to place him/her in a facility that specializes in behavioral interventions such as a day treatment facility.