Originally Posted by Missy Poo:
We have a 18 month dcb who is a biter, he bit a 22 month old 4 times yesterday, and we've started putting him in the playpen whenever he bites someone for about 5 minutes or so. Mom is in treatment for another 3 weeks, so terming isn't an option right now.
If I were the parent of the 22 month old, I'd pull my child from your care and probably report you for failing to supervise and keep my child safe.
4 times in one day is absolutely unacceptable!
After the first time, the biter should have been separated from the others and allowed access under direct supervision only.
I completely understand the difficulties biting adds to this job but 4 times in one day and the same child is just not acceptable or understandable at all...
I dont mean to sound harsh but this needs to be addressed and solved before you end up with not having any clients left.
It shouldn't matter if the parent is in treatment or not, it's your responsibility to provide a safe environment for ALL the children in your care.