How to Communicate With a Day Care Teacher

The day care teacher spends a large chunk of time with your child, so communicating with her is essential to understanding what happens during those hours of separation. Children who go to day care are often not able to express what happened during the day or they forget events. Building a relationship with the day care provider that includes regular communication requires both the parent and the teacher to actively participate. Being proactive in communication helps you stay involved in your child's day-to-day activities even when you can't be together.

Instructions

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      Meet with the teacher when you enroll your child at the day care. Use the meeting to learn about the teacher and her preferred methods of communication. Ask about conferences, newsletters or daily reports that she might use. Tell her about your child so she knows what things to watch for and update you about. For example, if your child is just starting to potty train, she can give you updates on potty training progress at day care.

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      Arrive at the day care a few minutes early to touch base with the teacher. Even a quick greeting each day builds a positive relationship with the teacher that supports communication.

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      Chat with the teacher at pickup time to see how your child's day went. Day care teachers are often busy with many parents talking to them, so don't expect a long conversation at this time.

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      Check your child's backpack every day after day care. Look for notes or reports about your child's day. Daily backpack checks ensure you don't miss urgent messages sent home by the teacher.

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      Respond to any communication immediately to keep the two-way conversation going. For example, respond to an email the teacher sends about your child's behavior. Stalling only wastes time that could be used to help your child.

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      Schedule an appointment if you have a concern that requires a long discussion. For example, if your child gets in trouble frequently or complains about another child being mean, you want to discuss the situation with the teacher privately. By scheduling a time that works with her schedule, you are likely to have enough time to discuss the issue.

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