8VAC20-781-410. Parent Communication and Notification

A. The center shall inform parents in writing when a pattern of behavioral problems emerges or persists. Such notification shall include any actions taken in response.

RESPONSE:

We object to informing parents “in writing”.  Discussions about behavioral issues are very sensitive and challenging for all involved. Conversations allow the message to be delivered with empathy, which promotes the relationship and partnership needed to help the child be successful. The school should decide when, additionally, written documentation is necessary about the behavior and actions taken in response.

H. The licensee shall ensure staff maintain daily records required by subsection G of this section for 60 calendar days from the date of report.

RESPONSE:

These daily records are given to parents every day.  Center should not have to keep a copy once placed in the possession of a parent.  Center may choose to keep copies but doing this and length of time kept should not be mandated but left to the discretion of the center.

J. The center shall provide to parents of children, at least semiannually or more frequently if needed:

1.Written information about their child’s development, behavior, adjustment, and needs, and

2.Scheduled opportunities for parents to provide feedback on their children. This opportunity to provide feedback shall be documented.

RESPONSE:

1.  We suggest removing “behavior” as a written requirement.  

2.  Parents are required to sign in and sign out their child daily to a staff member.  Unlike public schools, our clients enter our centers daily and experience face to face contact with their child’s teacher.  Opportunities to provide feedback occurs naturally on a daily basis and does not require “scheduled” opportunities.