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Childtime is the location that we have chosen to trust our children with on a daily basis. We made these decisions based on the atmosphere, curriculum, safety, cleanliness and the baby circuit it provides to our children.
The baby circuit is the variety of types of infant equipment used in the room in a rotational format including bouncers, swings, playmats, carpeted toy area, etc. The baby circuit provides the ability for our children to get stimulation, be socialized by sitting in small infant circles, have the ability to use motion for soothing and continuously keeps the children engaged in different activities in small intervals throughout the day. The baby circuit simulates what many of us as parents do throughout our daily home routines.
The baby circuit is also a safe way to control the amount of infants in the room so that more specialized care for development and growth can occur with each child. It also helps to control the amount of illness or health issues in the room by allowing children face time without directly breathing on one another. Since the removal of these items there have been safety concerns, health issues, crying babies, upset parents and teachers.
Overall, the baby circuit is better for the health, safety and care of our children and we petition Childtime to reinstate the bouncers and swings for the well-being of our children. The caregivers at our facility are great at using the baby circuit method and we trust that our children will be moved and stimulated regularly. Many of us chose this facility for the use of these items. In the event that the baby circuit is removed and these items not used, we all will be seriously seeking other childcare facilities that accommodate our children's needs. We want what is best for OUR children!
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Our wonderful caregivers are well versed in proper use of bouncers and swings. My baby is happy and well adjusted because of the combination of their care, and the way the classroom is organized and run - including the bouncers and swings as a key feature. I feel their permanent removal would cause our quality of care to suffer- not due to the skill of the caregivers but from the decrease in variety of activities/soothing methods available.
I would also like them to approve the stationary circle exercise saucers as another form of keeping the babies up right. These provide tons of stimulation, standing support and help with grabbing and reaching.
If you don't have enough bouncer, swing and the other baby attractive tools, I couldn't even consider you as a candidate of my baby's day care.
After reading this petition, I wouldn't even consider sending my children to this daycare facility unless the equipment was reinstated. I have worked with children for over 15 years and group rotations and interactive learning are imperative for a child's growth and development.
This ratio is unacceptable.
Ratios of 4-1 for infant care is truly the issue here. Care givers should have the proper availability to provide quality care. Happy staff creates a happy environment which supports not only infants happiness, growth, and development. It supports the parents peace of mind and allows us a worry free day. Provide proper care and please stop taking it out on our babies. Thank you
I was heartbroken when the swings and bouncers were removed from the classroom as I went to seven daycares to make my selection on this one. Since the removal, Scarlett has had a scratch on her head, a bloody nose and Whooping Cough (not identified as to where she got it). I believe it is unsafe and unhealthy for these items to be removed. The classroom has went from a happy place to crying babies and babies all over the room. I believe the baby circuit provides stimulation, interaction and mimics what we do at home. I would like to see them brought back into the classroom or I may be looking for childcare elsewhere.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Childtime is the location that we have chosen to trust our children with on a daily basis. We made these decisions based on the atmosphere, curriculum, safety, cleanliness and the baby circuit it provides to our children.
The baby circuit is the variety of types of infant equipment used in the room in a rotational format including bouncers, swings, playmats, carpeted toy area, etc. The baby circuit provides the ability for our children to get stimulation, be socialized by sitting in small infant circles, have the ability to use motion for soothing and continuously keeps the children engaged in different activities in small intervals throughout the day. The baby circuit simulates what many of us as parents do throughout our daily home routines.
The baby circuit is also a safe way to control the amount of infants in the room so that more specialized care for development and growth can occur with each child. It also helps to control the amount of illness or health issues in the room by allowing children face time without directly breathing on one another. Since the removal of these items there have been safety concerns, health issues, crying babies, upset parents and teachers.
Overall, the baby circuit is better for the health, safety and care of our children and we petition Childtime to reinstate the bouncers and swings for the well-being of our children. The caregivers at our facility are great at using the baby circuit method and we trust that our children will be moved and stimulated regularly. Many of us chose this facility for the use of these items. In the event that the baby circuit is removed and these items not used, we all will be seriously seeking other childcare facilities that accommodate our children's needs. We want what is best for OUR children!
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I was a child care provider in the infant room for over 7 years. I was the lead teacher. I can't imagine taking care of that many children without any equipment. It will be hard on the staff but even harder on the children. Completely ridiculous in my opinion.
Our wonderful caregivers are well versed in proper use of bouncers and swings. My baby is happy and well adjusted because of the combination of their care, and the way the classroom is organized and run - including the bouncers and swings as a key feature. I feel their permanent removal would cause our quality of care to suffer- not due to the skill of the caregivers but from the decrease in variety of activities/soothing methods available.
I would also like them to approve the stationary circle exercise saucers as another form of keeping the babies up right. These provide tons of stimulation, standing support and help with grabbing and reaching.
If you don't have enough bouncer, swing and the other baby attractive tools, I couldn't even consider you as a candidate of my baby's day care.
After reading this petition, I wouldn't even consider sending my children to this daycare facility unless the equipment was reinstated. I have worked with children for over 15 years and group rotations and interactive learning are imperative for a child's growth and development.
This ratio is unacceptable.
Ratios of 4-1 for infant care is truly the issue here. Care givers should have the proper availability to provide quality care. Happy staff creates a happy environment which supports not only infants happiness, growth, and development. It supports the parents peace of mind and allows us a worry free day. Provide proper care and please stop taking it out on our babies. Thank you
I was heartbroken when the swings and bouncers were removed from the classroom as I went to seven daycares to make my selection on this one. Since the removal, Scarlett has had a scratch on her head, a bloody nose and Whooping Cough (not identified as to where she got it). I believe it is unsafe and unhealthy for these items to be removed. The classroom has went from a happy place to crying babies and babies all over the room. I believe the baby circuit provides stimulation, interaction and mimics what we do at home. I would like to see them brought back into the classroom or I may be looking for childcare elsewhere.
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I was a child care provider in the infant room for over 7 years. I was the lead teacher. I can't imagine taking care of that many children without any equipment. It will be hard on the staff but even harder on the children. Completely ridiculous in my opinion.