A parent shared that in their child's daycare, there was a lice infestation that the daycare didn't handle properly. They didn't inform all the parents in time, and it spread among the kids. Another horror story was about a daycare that had a very cold and unfriendly environment. The rooms were dark and dingy, and the toys were old and broken, which made the kids feel uncomfortable and unhappy.
Well, I heard from a parent that at a certain daycare, there was a case of bullying among the kids that the daycare workers did nothing to stop. The victimized child became very withdrawn. Also, there was a daycare where the ratio of staff to children was way off. There were too many kids for the few workers, so the kids didn't get proper attention and care.
Parents share daycare horror stories to raise awareness. If they had a bad experience with a daycare not following proper health regulations, for instance, by serving expired food or having a dirty environment, they want to make sure other parents are aware of this so that the daycare is forced to improve or is shut down if necessary. This way, they can protect the well - being of all children who might be attending that daycare.
One daycare horror story is about a child who was constantly bullied by an older kid at the daycare. The daycare staff didn't notice for a long time, and the bullied child became extremely withdrawn. Another one is that some daycares have had issues with unhygienic conditions. For example, food was not stored properly, and children got sick as a result. There was also a case where a daycare worker was caught being very rough with the children, yelling at them for no reason.
One horror story is that a dog came back from daycare with a big cut on its paw. It turned out that the daycare had some sharp objects in the play area that hadn't been removed. Another is a dog getting sick with parvovirus after being at daycare. Apparently, they didn't clean and disinfect properly. And there was also a case where a small dog was bullied by much larger dogs in the daycare, and the staff didn't notice until the small dog was really terrified.
Parents can start by doing thorough research on the daycare center. Check reviews and ask other parents for their experiences. They should also interview the daycare workers themselves, asking about their training and experience. Another way is to drop in unannounced to see how the workers interact with the children.
One common element is neglect. Like not properly feeding the children or changing their diapers in a timely manner. Another is bullying among the kids that goes unnoticed by the daycare staff. And often, there are issues with the facilities, such as being dirty or having safety hazards.
In a particular daycare, there was an old rocking chair in the corner of the reading area. One day, it started rocking on its own while all the kids were outside playing. When the daycare provider went to check, she felt a sudden cold chill. She thought it might be a draft, but the windows were all closed. It was really spooky.
One horror story is when a strict parent locked their teen out of the house for getting a B on a report card. The teen was left outside in the cold all night, feeling scared and abandoned. It was a cruel punishment for not meeting the extremely high academic standards the parent set.
One horror story is when a helicopter parent followed their college - aged child to campus and tried to attend classes with them. They sat in on lectures, took notes for their child, and even tried to answer questions on their behalf during discussions. It was extremely embarrassing for the student and made it hard for them to develop independence and make friends.
There was an entitled parent who thought their child should always win at sports events. At a little league baseball game, when the umpire made a fair call against their child, the parent stormed onto the field, shouting insults at the umpire and even trying to physically intimidate him. It was really embarrassing for the other kids and parents there.
Common daycare horror stories include issues with food. Some daycares serve sub - standard or even spoiled food. There are also stories of overcrowding, where there are too many children for the available staff to handle properly. This can lead to kids not getting enough individual attention. And, unfortunately, there are cases of daycare workers not having the proper training. They might not know how to handle a child having a seizure or other medical emergency.