Working As A Trainee - Problems Within The Centre

Hi Samyoyo,

Honestly speaking the concerns you have with the childcare centre you’re currently working is unfortunately fairly common. I think for certain that most childcare professionals deal with these issues on a daily basis. If it’s not the issues you have raised it’s the lack of resources or equipment available or personality clashes between staff.

I’m glad to see that even though you’re a trainee you are concerned and know that this isn’t how a childcare centre should run. If you’re feeling uncomfortable and don’t enjoy working there by all means stop wasting your time and leave. BUT you’re in the middle of your traineeship and I’m not sure what repercussions that will have.

How long have you got left?

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L.A

Hi L.A,

Thanks for your advice. Actually I just started working with the centre 3 months ago and just completed the first assessment. I am also worried about the repercussion that might have if I were to leave the centre before completing it. Is there a way I can get more information about?

Thank you!

Even though centre management is crap are you able to talk to Higher Management/Centre Owner? A friend of mine was having problems at the centre where she was working and she ended up calling DOCS. They came down and breached the centre on a lot of stuff. In the end, centre management got a real kick up the (you know where) and things were better…

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L.A