Originally Posted by CoachingForQualityImprovement:
When she was missing for so long, how did you handle it? Did you call 911? Has this been reported to your licensing analyst if you are licensed?
20 minutes is a LONG time to be missing without calling emergency services, IMO.
You say Mom laughed it off, but I can almost guarantee that when/if you decide to term services, she won't be laughing anymore and will likely contact the appropriate authorities to report it (licensing or whomever oversees child care services). Best to be one step ahead and self-report it.
Absolutely! A LOT can happen in 20 minutes. I would not even hesitate at this point to put a lock on that gate if you keep her. Me personally I would be DONE. This could cost you your career. One child is not worth losing everything for. It WILL happen again, the second you take your eyes off her, and the next time could be worse