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Febby 04:14 PM 07-27-2015
Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia:
I'm not really buying that the mom "laughed it off". I'd flip out. Who wouldn't? Seriously! "Oh your child was lost for 20 minutes"........I can't envision inserting a casual motherly laugh here. Doesn't compute.
With some of the things I've seen from parents, I'd buy that story. True, most parents would flip out, but I've had parents who either don't care or think it's funny/cute when their children misbehave for other people.

The fact that she was missing for 20 minutes almost concerned me more. At my center, we're required to do a head count at least every ten minutes when we're outside.

Would a child-proof latch be legal in your state? Or what about a combination lock and you could give the code to all your staff and parents?

I would also send a letter home and remind parents to make sure they close the gate behind them.
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