My son's father has enrolled him in Teddy Bear Day Care on 64th and Pulaski in Chicago on his visitation days. My son has been sick constantly since he started and he never wants to talk about what he does there. I personally seen a care giver put her hands on a child and force her to sit on the ground. I am looking for any information anyone can help with. I have taken this into court several times to get him out and the judge (who happens to be friends of the family on my son's father's side) says it is his choice to do what he wants to on his visitation days. Please help.
have you contacted DCFS to find if there have been complaints against this center, also contact the state,all centers have to be credited by DCFS or the state and complaints would go there. It could be a start
Good Luck, I hope you get him out of there
M.
teacher 4th grade
mother of 2 girls, 1 and 3
Hi I was a daycare provider for six years at a daycare downtown Chicago. I loved working there but decided to look for something nearby my home. So I applied at teddy bear. After working there two days I was shocked at the way children were treated and how unprofessional some of the staff were. I called the director to let her know I would not be returning. I make sure I let all my family and friends know not to enroll there kids there. There also have been several people I know who had bad experiences at teddy bear locations. One friend mention to me her daughter would vomit everyday not wanting to go back and was always scared to go to school. She changed her to another daycare, and saw a an extreme difference. I would go with your gut feeling as a mom you know when something is not right. I have a 2 year old and would never think of putting him at any teddy bear. Working at a top daycare downtown gave me knowledge as a teacher and parent of what to look for and what to ask from daycares. So if you need anymore advice I would be glad to pass the information.
I am so sorry about your situation. I am beginning the process of divorce and I am fearful of being in a similiar circumstance. I don't understand why your Ex wants to visit if he is just going to drop your son off and let someone else spend that time with him. If there is no legal recourse you can take, then get ghetto, Girl! Show up unannounced to observe and don't be shy about speaking candidly to the "teacher" in the room and also speak to the administrator when necessary. Even if your son isn't mistreated, defend others that you see being subjected to inappropriate interaction. This will certainly intimidate the caregivers into believing that you could show up anytime, and you won't let anything slide. Good Luck!
The first thing you should do is get your custody case removed from the current judge. He has an obvious conflict of interest because he is friends with people on the dad's side. Hasn't your lawyer advised you on this? Your lawyer should be able to get the case transferred.
With respect to the day care, you can do several things:
-Call the director of the day care and ask how your son is adjusting. The director might be able to tell you some things that your son won't tell you.
-Tell the pediatrician about how your son is getting sick now that he is going to the day care. The doctor may be able to make a medical recommendation to pull him out of the day care, which you could use in court. At least you are going on record with the doctor about your son's health, so if the medical records are ever entered in court, they could help show that the dad is making your son do an activity that is harmful to his health.
-Introduce yourself to some of the other parents that send their kids to the day care and ask them if they are having a similar experience.
Hi Michelle,
My son was enrolled in the Teddy Bear location at 150 South Wacker, and I took him out because they were constantly undertaffed and I felt they were much more about "playtime" than any type of education. The teachers that he had were caring and he seemed to like them, but they were so short staffed that it didn't seem like they could give the children the attention they needed. My son was also sick a lot, but I think that is just part of having a child in daycare.
Your situation sounds a bit alarming, if your child doesn't want to talk about what is going on then I would consider that a big red flag. Best of luck, it is a shame that their father doesn't seem to find these things concerning. I am a single mom and I know what it is like to have to question my son's dad's actions.
D.
Dear, Michelle
Have a talk with JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.And tell him how you feel about the daycare, your son and his father, the judge or the lawer,Give it to GOD
you can't fix it. YOU will be so sick
and confuse.The devil,devil is a lie so hang in there.HELP IS ON THE WAY.
Have you gone onto the Better Business Bureau website to see if there is anything against this day care? If you have seen something that was done by a teacher at the day care either bring it up with the Director or call DCFS and ask if they will investigate.
My best friends 2 daughters went there from age 3 til kindergarten, i often dropped them off or picked them up. they are very good with the kids dependable and safe. They truly care about the kids however if your ever late to pick up its a dollatr a min.
Hi,
I'm N. I also heard bad stories about Teddy Bear.I use to live on 63rd and Karlov my sister freind was ateacher and got hired over there she saidshe would never recommed any kids to go there.Also my twin sisters kids went there for camp and the teacher got into a fight right in front of the kidsbecause her 10year old daughter toldher when my sister tol the director she didn't say much .I wish you the best of luck .Tell your ex tots n tales on archer is great my 2 kids o there they love it.Theteachers are wonderful!
