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Childminder's dog has bitten DD

462 replies

Jugglingitall85 · 27/03/2025 17:07

Last week my childminder's dog bit my DD on the face. What would you do? I feel like I have lost trust in their judgement and allowing this to happen.

OP posts:
WinterMorn · 27/03/2025 17:20

Devilsmommy · 27/03/2025 17:19

If that dog wasn't PTS I'd be killing it myself and I wouldn't take her there again. Has she told you about anything she's doing about it. I'd be letting the other parents know too

What a stupid thing to say. Why don’t you take the vindictiveness out of this and apply some rationality?

socks1107 · 27/03/2025 17:19

I’d loose all trust and be looking for a new childminder

Devilsmommy · 27/03/2025 17:19

If that dog wasn't PTS I'd be killing it myself and I wouldn't take her there again. Has she told you about anything she's doing about it. I'd be letting the other parents know too

Togglebullets · 27/03/2025 17:19

Your poor daughter. I don't think many people would send their kids back in those circumstances. She should have a risk assessment for the dog. Have you got a copy? Has she given you a full account of what happened? Only asking because this might be something you should consider reporting to Ofsted or ciw (depending where you are) if she's been negligent.

ScrewedByFunding · 27/03/2025 17:16

TheJollyMoose · 27/03/2025 17:09

I would have reported it to the police, and I would be plastering it all over social media that she has a dangerous dog that needs to be PTS and nobody should be using her.

I would destroy her childminding business so she never worked in the industry again.

I'm sure the childminder is utterly devastated and almost certainly will be dealing with this by reporting and following what she's been advised. The OP should follow up with the cm to confirm this is being done.

I'm not sure there's much value in using her energy to be nasty about things. Much better to use correct protocol and keep communication open to ensure safe and effective resolution to all.

I hope your DD is OK OP Flowers

WinterMorn · 27/03/2025 17:14

TheJollyMoose · 27/03/2025 17:09

I would have reported it to the police, and I would be plastering it all over social media that she has a dangerous dog that needs to be PTS and nobody should be using her.

I would destroy her childminding business so she never worked in the industry again.

Why? There are two sides to every story and the opening post gives absolutely no context.

PalmLady · 27/03/2025 17:13

I wouldn't send my child back. How old is your child and what kind of dog? Say, an 8 year old child with a tiny dog, I could forgive. However, if she has left young children alone with a large dog I would not be wanting her to continue childcare for anyone and would take it further.

AliBaliBee1234 · 27/03/2025 17:13

TheJollyMoose · 27/03/2025 17:09

I would have reported it to the police, and I would be plastering it all over social media that she has a dangerous dog that needs to be PTS and nobody should be using her.

I would destroy her childminding business so she never worked in the industry again.

why would you do this before seeing what action the childminder took?

OP, childcare is tough to find but I would try and find an alternative. You won't feel at ease sending her back there.

starpatch · 27/03/2025 17:11

This is awful your poor DD. Difficult for you but I agree you need to find new childcare. Personally I would let Ofsted know as they regulate childminders.

TheJollyMoose · 27/03/2025 17:09

I would have reported it to the police, and I would be plastering it all over social media that she has a dangerous dog that needs to be PTS and nobody should be using her.

I would destroy her childminding business so she never worked in the industry again.

Sportacus17 · 27/03/2025 17:09

You 100% cannot send her there unless the dog gets put to sleep. I’d also be warning the other parents.

Muchtoomuchtodo · 27/03/2025 17:08

Unless the dog has been pts my child would not be going there again.

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