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Thread (Discussion): State to post child-care complaints on Web site
Message 170339
Posted by Navigatr1
on Dec 31, 2005 02:15 PM | Also by Navigatr1
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State to post child-care complaints on Web site
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051229/NEWS12/512290356/1001/NEWS
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SEATTLE - Some child-care agencies are nervous about plans for an updated state Web site that officials say will list validated complaints against providers.
The new database, offered by a division of the Department of Social and Health Services, could be operating by mid-January.
The site will list and describe complaints that are deemed valid against child-care providers, and may also list those ruled inconclusive.
CHILD CARE INFORMATION SYSTEM:
https://wws2.wa.gov/dshs/clic/request.asp
I thought this article was interesting in relation to sex offender registries as the registries are supposed to be for informational purposes. Likewise, this website is supposed to be for informational purposes too so that parents know which child care providers have had complaints against them. As a parent, I welcome this type of website and actually find it more useful than a sex offender registry. I want to know as much as I can about complaints against a child care provider who I am going to entrust with the kid. Notice that child care agencies are nervous about this website going online? They shouldn't be nervous since the website is for informational purposes only.
--Navigatr1
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Message 170354 (In Reply to Message 170339)
Posted by orolan
on Dec 31, 2005 05:38 PM | Also by orolan
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Notice that child care agencies are nervous about this website going online?
Interesting. Perhaps they're afraid their "minor" infractions will be lumped in with the major violations and they'll lose business or perhaps be ostracized at PTA meetings? Ruined and forced into homelessness?
To them I say "Here's a quarter. Call someone who CARES"
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Message 170365 (In Reply to Message 170354)
Posted by PVulcan
on Dec 31, 2005 08:36 PM | Also by PVulcan
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I think it's a great idea. They should have done this years ago! If I had a child 'day care' age, I'd definitely want to know that kind of stuff.
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Message 170374 (In Reply to Message 170365)
Posted by Navigatr1
on Jan 01, 2006 01:41 AM | Also by Navigatr1
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I agree. There are too many mom and pop type daycares out there, and some are unregulated. There definately needed to be a way to inform the public of infractions by day cares so that the public can make a more informed decision about the placement of their child.
--Navigatr1
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170339, Navigatr1, Dec 31, 2005 02:15 PM
170354, orolan, Dec 31, 2005 05:38 PM
170365, PVulcan, Dec 31, 2005 08:36 PM
170374, Navigatr1, Jan 01, 2006 01:41 AM
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