TIL that a daycare attached to a licensed private or public elementary has no oversight from DOE or DHHS

Submitted by batmansmotorcycle t3_10s3kwx in newhampshire

There is a black hole of regulation where DOE approves elementary schools but regulations specifically exempt daycare or day programs attached to that school from licensing requirements. NH RSA 186:6-a (Section 186:6-a Limitation of Education. (state.nh.us)) limits the Department of Education to problems associated with K – 12. With extremely limited involvement with preschool associated with funding only. Further DHHS has no jurisdiction as the preschool is not required to be licensed by virtue of it being associated with the Elementary School. 70-E:3 Exemptions; Child Endangerment Prohibited. – I. The definitions in RSA 170-E:2, IV shall not apply to the following: (a) Kindergartens, nursery schools, or any other daytime programs operated by a public or private elementary or secondary school system or institution of higher learning. Pretty wild black hole for an especially vulnerable population.

It’s a very odd gap in statutory coverage for a very vulnerable population.

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DeerFlyHater t1_j6zfuyy wrote

>It’s a very odd gap in statutory coverage for a very vulnerable population.

I agree. Good catch! I would be interested in hearing what DOE or DHHS would have to say about that gap. It is likely they will both default to well, traditionally X covers it as it is attached to the school.

My view is that is wrong and it should be codified in our statutes.

Unfortunately there are gaps and competing laws throughout all the states as legislators add and remove stuff piecemeal. I would love to see an initiative, both local and federal, to review what is on our books. Even if it takes five years-review a few sections a week to identify conflicts, while using the last week of the month to piece together fixes. Have a couple special sessions from the legislative bodies to bless off on them before final approval.

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occasional_cynic t1_j6zorik wrote

Why does the DOE need to be involved in daycares?

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djdirectdrive t1_j703y8d wrote

Bc it's attached to the school you would think they might have oversight since they would oversee the k-12

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underratedride t1_j706v70 wrote

Do your homework on schools and daycares. Problem solved.

More government oversight is not the answer.

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batmansmotorcycle OP t1_j708x73 wrote

Okay free stater

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vexingsilence t1_j729iro wrote

Ever wonder why daycare is so expensive? Used to be that you could find someone in the neighborhood that would watch kids for pretty reasonable rates. Then regulation started and those slowly went away. Now they're all super fancy and super expensive.

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batmansmotorcycle OP t1_j72klhy wrote

Are you okay with child abuse?

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vexingsilence t1_j72o4dv wrote

Are you a moron? What an insult to everyone whose stay-at-home mothers used to watch neighborhood kids, or the moms themselves. You're seriously messed up in the head if that makes someone a child abuser in your mind.

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batmansmotorcycle OP t1_j731mvi wrote

Yeah cuz they never had boyfriends come over or husbands there right?

BTW you don't need a license for a home daycare under 4 kids.

You're a moron freestater who can't think critically.

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vexingsilence t1_j732b6q wrote

I'm not a freestater. I agree with them on occasion, but I'm not one of them. Strike one.

I'm an engineer, which is basically a career built around a person's critical thinking skills. So, strike two.

Now you're saying the stay-at-home mothers were all adulterers? Seriously, wtf? Strike three.

You're out!

Kind of seems like you hate women.

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batmansmotorcycle OP t1_j74ut17 wrote

Lol engineers. All the critical thinking skills with no ability to write it down.

I’m an attorney. I can think and write.

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vexingsilence t1_j7543r1 wrote

>I’m an attorney.

Ahh, so I'm not alone in disliking you.

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batmansmotorcycle OP t1_j779fge wrote

Well we tend to ask questions and avoid logical fallacies so that annoys people.

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Environmental3rdEye t1_j74pltf wrote

Are you sure it’s not because there is less stay at home moms? Supply and demand, if there’s less people to watch the kids the demand goes up raising the price

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ScottieWP t1_j71n6wr wrote

Right, bc a simple Google search will tell you everything that could possibly be going on at a daycare or school...

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underratedride t1_j71pe2n wrote

Where did I say anything about Google? Thank you for proving my point. You sound lazy.

Tour the school. Talk with teachers. Ask for references. Ask your community social media groups.

People who think they need govt to be their mommy and daddy are disgusting pieces of waste.

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ScottieWP t1_j71q0ow wrote

God, you sound insufferable. Better start doing your own research on pharmaceuticals, medical procedures and food sourcing since you can't trust the government. Good luck with that.

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underratedride t1_j71rqjy wrote

Holy hell.. you can’t be serious. You don’t think I’m going to research a body/mind altering substance before I put it into my body? Not get second/third opinions on medical advice?

The food on most of your store shelves are CORN. The animals you’re eating are being fed with CORN. Meanwhile, the government is telling you that lucky charms are better for you than steak.

Thank you again for proving my point. You are a authoritarian’s wet dream. r/averageredditor

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