Reflecting back to the Professional case study, I feel that Wendy should have filled out another attendance sheet when she realized that she misplaced the other one. Gupal had a very busy weekend with her sick children at home. She was tired and Wendy was overwhelmed from the busy morning. Between not having the attendance sheet and both of them having their own issues, they made the mistake of not noticing that Dory was missing. Ethically, I feel that Gupal should have talked to Dory right away and not have her wait wondering if she was in trouble. And Wendy should have called for back up when she felt that the morning was too busy. Furthermore, I feel that if Gupal was tired her mind was not going to be 100 percent on her job, especially when she had two sick children at home.

The concerning part is that they did not notice Dory missing for half an hour. I understand that wendy had misplaced the attendance sheet, but surely there are other ways to figure out if all of the children are outside. For example, doing a head count or noticing that Dory’s shoes where still in her cubby etc.

I feel that both Wendy and Gupal are very professional, but they are still human and mistakes happen. But mistakes can be avoided by taking time off if you are not feeling 100 percent. Or call for back up when you need extra help.

Communicating with each other as well as with the parents on issues such as forgetting a child inside or outside, is extremely important. I feel that Gupal and Wendy should tell Dory’s parents about what happen. Is something that needs to be documented and reported, but regardless of whether the incident is reportable or not it should be notified to the parents.

Working on my own I don’t have the luxury to call for back up, but I have closed my day care on days that I don’t feel physically or emotionally able to care for the children that particular day.

I enjoy discussing this and other topics with the group, I find it helpful learning how other people see the situation. I appreciate everyone’s feedback and comments during group discussions.