Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I don't let parents observe because it will be a distraction for me, for my daycare kids, and it'll be a disruption to our routine. I used to let parents observe me interacting with their children before they signed the contract and the only thing that the observation did was disrupt the routine for the day.
I think that observation is more effective when the people being observed are not aware of being observed.
Exactly. The worst worker in the office is going to be on his or her best behavior if the supervisor is sitting in their cubicle with them. Does the supervisor really think he is going to get a good idea of the workers true performance level that way?!!!
When Mr. Child Molester came to "observe" and "visit" my day care. I was on my best behavior just like he was. I thought he was a loving, caring father. Just goes to show how silly it is to assume you are looking at a nice person simply because they are behaving in front of you.