ljmahr

I agree with everyone else. That is cruel. I am also wondering how he gets him to sit there too? You have every right to go and talk to them about this. Let them know how you feel. As a daycare provider they should listen to you and what you think is best for your child. If they don't then I would find someone else.

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aean

Thanks all. My biggest concern is how on earth is this guy getting my son to just sit there. As far as I know, not in a crib. If he's strapping my son in or poking him with needles as a form of "conditioning" then I may just go ballistic. No need in ringing up the authorities because there won't be enough pieces left.

fallon

that would be my biggest concern also...I can't imagine how he gets him to stay sitting that long

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evilbrent

tv.

he puts the wiggles on and turns up the sound.

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leland

Since you feel so uncomfortable with it, why dont you just put him in another daycare...?

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evilbrent

the daycare is not a daycare provider, it's the mother's sister.

I doubt if they even have registration as child care providers.

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BethInAK

I've got no idea HOW you make a one year old sit for 45 minutes. i think you need to call and find out details.

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mum4mygals

45 mins is a long time for a baby to remain without activity.

I do heard of some childcare that keep kids busy with this length of time with TV though, which is something that I cannot identify with. It is simply irresponsible...

It is really something you should talk to them about and understand more.

Shari Nielsen

Have you randomly dropped in during the day to check out what's going on? I would make it a point to show up unexpectedly and make sure that your son is being attended to and stimulated the way you expect him to be. If not, you should have a detailed discussion w/ the day care people regarding your observations.

As far as forcing him to sit for 45 min....I'm appalled. As a mother of 3, one of which is a 10 month old, I can't imagine making him sit for longer than 5 min. Even meal time is a project! He should be allowed to explore and practice his new crawling/cruising skills and learn about his environment on his own terms.

I would definitely stop by unexpectedly and have a frank discussion regarding your feelings and beliefs and take him out if they don't see eye to eye with you.