I have a new family with a newly adopted 3.5 year old child from overseas. They are asking if they can come to school with her each day for an hour or so, so they can help her to adapt to so many new things. While on the surface, I have no problem with this, as they eventually will leave her here full day, my concerns are that she will be in a class with the younger kids and a student with an aide as well. Our rooms aren't that big...I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Recently, I had a mom who requested this as well. She wanted to participate with her son as if we were a play group, her words. I checked with licensing to see what would be needed and they told me that they needed to show up to date proof of a negative TB test and should not ever be left alone with children (other than their own). She did this and came for an hour and left. Since that first time, her child's attendance is sporadic, at best, and she doesn't stay in the class though she is always outside nearby and frequently picks up early.
So, my suggestion, if you agree to accept them, is have to it planned out that they would be able to lessen the time and have a predetermined date that the child would attend without the parents spending extra time besides drop-off and pick-up.
Hello Susan,
Consider giving the parents a deadline to attend school with their newly adopted child, also maybe work on ways they can work together as family at home. Let them know that you guys are their for them and just have open communication with parents.
Hope this helps!
God Bless!
So!!!!! I totally get that it is a simple request to help the child become accomodated to the environment. It can become a slippery slope with who you allow into your classroom. Another mom will want the same privledge.... and then you are in a pickle! Accomodating the family may bring peace of mind to the parents, but not the child.
In my experience the child doesn't adapt to the school environment sooner with mom and dad there. Have clear boaundaries between home and school makes it easier on the child long term. If they satay the child becomes comftorable with their caretaker there and it can affect the other students as well.
I would suggest sharing pictures and videos of the classrooms and the staff- prior to the child beginning at the program:)
But!!!! You know your families and how they will react! Praying for you as you decide :)