Originally Posted by DBug:
Well, just to make things interesting, from what I've heard of Nannyde's philosophy, I would love to send my kids to her 
. I don't agree with everything she's said, but I do like the "no violence" philosophy. And if she can make it work, more power to her! I would love to know that my kids were being watched that carefully, and that the chances of other kids attacking them were close to none. And, I would love for them to be learning the verbal skills that I'm assuming she probably teaches them as well (ie. using words instead of hands to get someone to stop bugging you).
In our school, these are characteristics that the school board insists on in children. The anti-bullying curriculum is all about using your words and getting help from a grown-up, instead of fighting back physically. I've tried to teach my kids the same ideals since they were born, and if I had to send them to daycare, I would much rather have a provider with a similar method!
I completely agree. Just this morning I had a 1yo smack the 2yo for absolutely no other reason than he was "there". And then a 3 1/2yo usually non-violent dcb used a plastic toy to hit the 2yo in the face. I was right there both times! And it didn't even phase either of these children! At this point I would do about anything for a harmonious, violence-free daycare!
So...Nannyde - what do you do about screamers/whiners and non-nappers?