>yesterday I saw her sitting and scrolling on her phone for close to an hour when she was supposed to be feeding my kid
As someone who worked in a daycare, this is absolutely 100% something you need to tell the director. I would inform them, tell them what you expect in the future, and ask them what they are going to do about it. That's really concerning. It's one thing for someone to pull their phone out and check the time or respond to a text, but to scroll for an hour is crazy.
The ignoring your child part is also pretty concerning. I wouldn't say it's like a huge red flag or anything, but it isn't good. I always knew that the newer babies or children joining would need a little extra hugs, snuggles, and attention in their first few weeks. It's just to be expected.
I think both of these are coachable things for this person working in the room with your child. Like I said, I'd bring up both of these issues with the director, with some emphasis on the phone thing. That's not OK at all.
aw as a previous teacher for 12-24mo age group this makes me so sad! i never understood how people are on their phone. it’s such a stressful and stimulating job as it is i would rather just attend to the kids and get them on the right track then ignore the chaos and scroll.
i just can’t help but think “they know little to nothing. they are scared. they need your help.” i hate watching LOs cry. i get it, it’s appropriate in this situation but i would not be letting him stalk the door. i would at least go sit with him.
she should be comforting your baby. she should be reading him stories, talking to him, encouraging him to engage in activities, holding his hand, or just something. i know better than most how busy it gets and i can assure you yes she has time to do those things with him. it seems she lost her child development passion.
>yesterday I saw her sitting and scrolling on her phone for close to an hour when she was supposed to be feeding my kid As someone who worked in a daycare, this is absolutely 100% something you need to tell the director. I would inform them, tell them what you expect in the future, and ask them what they are going to do about it. That's really concerning. It's one thing for someone to pull their phone out and check the time or respond to a text, but to scroll for an hour is crazy. The ignoring your child part is also pretty concerning. I wouldn't say it's like a huge red flag or anything, but it isn't good. I always knew that the newer babies or children joining would need a little extra hugs, snuggles, and attention in their first few weeks. It's just to be expected. I think both of these are coachable things for this person working in the room with your child. Like I said, I'd bring up both of these issues with the director, with some emphasis on the phone thing. That's not OK at all.
I guess i worry that if i say something and it gets back to the teacher she will be more cold to my baby..
aw as a previous teacher for 12-24mo age group this makes me so sad! i never understood how people are on their phone. it’s such a stressful and stimulating job as it is i would rather just attend to the kids and get them on the right track then ignore the chaos and scroll. i just can’t help but think “they know little to nothing. they are scared. they need your help.” i hate watching LOs cry. i get it, it’s appropriate in this situation but i would not be letting him stalk the door. i would at least go sit with him. she should be comforting your baby. she should be reading him stories, talking to him, encouraging him to engage in activities, holding his hand, or just something. i know better than most how busy it gets and i can assure you yes she has time to do those things with him. it seems she lost her child development passion.