A Kentucky daycare is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after an investigation revealed some truly shocking practices. It appears that at New Creation Childcare in Lexington, kids were subjected to a bizarre and abusive game dubbed “smack for a snack.” Yes, you read that right. If they wanted a snack, they had to line up and get hit with a ruler instead of receiving a treat.
According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, an investigation by the Office of Inspector General found that two male employees had taken the concept of “discipline” to a whole new level of wrong. One of the employees was even hit with second-degree assault charges! Can you imagine a 10-year-old girl recounting, “The teacher said if you want a yogurt, you have to stand up to get hit on the hand or the leg”? Heartbreaking, right? Some kids were in tears, and others even got whacked without asking for a snack in the first place.
But wait, there’s more! This daycare wasn’t just a hotbed of abuse; it was also cited for exceeding the child-to-staff ratio and having a shattered storefront window. Seriously, why is this place still open?
While the facility is now under increased scrutiny and monitoring by the Kentucky Cabinet of Health and Family Services, one can’t help but wonder if that’s enough. Parents already face the stress of finding safe childcare while paying exorbitant fees. A 2007 study reported that only 10 percent of daycare operations provide high-quality care, and with childcare costs sometimes soaring higher than college tuition, anything less is simply unacceptable.
Providing quality childcare shouldn’t fall solely on the shoulders of parents. We need better oversight and perhaps some governmental help—think subsidies or tax credits—to ease this burden. After all, these are children we’re discussing. We can and must do better for their sake.
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In summary, the recent investigation into New Creation Childcare reveals alarming practices that no child should have to endure. With multiple violations, including the horrific “smack for a snack” game, it’s clear that we need to prioritize children’s safety and well-being in daycare settings.