Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
When a child is termed from another provider it doesn't always mean they will be that way in your program.
Since the mom brought it up, she apparently believes the situation has been corrected and she doesn't appear to be trying to hide it or she wouldn't have said it....kwim?
Personally, I would not worry about what did or didn't happen with the previous provider and only worry about YOUR ability to work with this family.
Do a two week trial period and then make your decision.
The environment plays such a HUGE role in a child's behavior that you can't hang a past behavior on a child permanently when they are now in a different environment.
I'd give them a chance.
Terming is always an option AFTER you have saw/seen for yourself whether or not this child is going to have issues.
I have a DCB who was horrible at his last daycare. Taking toys from everyone, going crazy inside, being mean to other kids....This was all said from the previous provider, not the parent. I decided to give it a try and guess what?? He is an angel for me!!! No problems AT ALL.
Enviorment plays a huge roll. Come to find out, the previous provider lived in a small apartment, no schedule, kids watched tv all day and no outside time! My daycare is the complete opposite.