5 Questions Every Working Parent Should Ask If you’re a working parent with young children in daycare, I know how tough that daily goodbye can be. You trust others to care for the most precious people in your life while you provide for them. But trust shouldn’t mean blind faith. Just yesterday, another lawyer called me asking me to take on a case where a young child received chemical burns while at a Kinder Care daycare facility. You can’t be too careful. Here are five essential questions you should ask your daycare provider because nothing matters more than your child’s safety. 1. WHAT’S YOUR STAFF-TO-CHILD RATIO — AND DO YOU ALWAYS STICK TO IT? State regulations vary, but one-on-one attention matters, especially with infants and toddlers. Ask how they handle staff call-outs or unexpected absences. Too many kids, not enough eyes? That’s a red flag. 2. WHAT’S YOUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOL? Do they have clear plans for medical emergencies, severe weather, and active threats? Who makes the calls? Do staff have CPR and first-aid training? When seconds count, vague answers aren’t good enough. 3. HOW IS STAFF SCREENED AND TRAINED? You have a right to know: Are all employees background-checked? What training do they receive before being left alone with children? How often is that training refreshed? You’re not being pushy. You’re being a parent. 4. HOW DO YOU HANDLE INJURIES, EVEN MINOR ONES? Bumps and bruises happen. But how are incidents documented and reported to you? You should never find out your child was hurt only after you get home and see the bandage. 5. CAN I DROP IN UNANNOUNCED? Any reputable provider should welcome pop-in visits. Transparency builds trust. If they discourage it, ask why, and listen closely to the answer. When it comes to our children, no question is too small, and no detail is too picky. Ask, confirm, and trust your gut. Asking these questions may be uncomfortable, but you are a parent, and you are asking these questions to protect your kids, so push through the discomfort and ask them anyway because your beautiful children deserve nothing less than safe, thoughtful care while you’re away building a life for them. DAYCARE SAFETY
Looking for something quick and easy to make in advance for simple breakfasts? These breakfast burritos are 297 calories and contain 15 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbs, and 19 grams of protein. MAKE-AHEAD FREEZER BREAKFAST BURRITOS WITH EGGS, CHEESE, AND SPINACH Inspired by EatingWell.com
INGREDIENTS • 12 large eggs • 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp finely chopped and seeded serrano pepper • 1/2 tsp paprika • 2 cups baby spinach • 6 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas • 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, salt, and pepper. 2. In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add serrano and paprika; cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1–2 minutes. 3. Add spinach; cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 1–2 minutes. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are mostly set, about 5 minutes. 4. To assemble burritos, place each tortilla on a sheet of foil. Add 1/2 cup scrambled eggs to the bottom half of the tortilla, then divide cheese evenly. 5. Roll tortillas snugly, tucking in the ends as you go. 6. Wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. 7. To reheat, unwrap a burrito and transfer to a microwave-safe plate. 8. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on medium for 1–2 minutes.
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