~Usually It's Just Drama~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
Valdosta, Georgia
April 9, 2017 2:45pm CST
As most of you know I'm the admin of a few groups on FB. Two of those are babysitting groups. Most of the time when people message me complaining about someone it's just useless drama.
Today though was different... A lady messaged me telling me about an ex nurse who was trying to provide care but she got her nursing licensed suspended for not continuing alcohol treatment.
Then I looked the ex nurses name up and found even more.about her-I am not sharing her actual name or age here don't worry.
"Lauren was charged Monday with eight counts of trafficking in opium, four counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and four counts of insurance fraud".
Okay not someone I would want watching my children so she has to be removed from the group. Gosh sometimes this world really makes me shake my head.
That was my little bit of craziness for today.
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45 responses
@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
9 Apr 17
Wow you just never know. That is why it is good to have a background check done on somebody before you allow them to take care of your children.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
9 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies she must have thought that nobody would find out but with charges like that she will be doing jail time.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Apr 17
@Happy2BeMe Yeah if I knew I had charges like that I wouldn't even go near any child.
I guess if she's still addicted she might not care.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
9 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies that could be it too. She doesn't care and just looking for more money to get her fix. The kids don't matter to her.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
9 Apr 17
Wow! That makes me a little unsettled especially when I am looking for daycare for my granddaughter. However, they have to be registered with the state so I hope that there are no surprises in store.
I hope this person gets shut down. She shouldn't be be caring for children.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
10 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Oh, I realize that not all sitters are bad. I was just thinking that it is too bad that you aren't closer so you could watch the little one.
The daycares that I have visited usually have about 4-5 toddlers. They also have school age children that come after school and during vacation.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@Elusivebutterfly Well not all sitters are bad. I'm a provider and I am not a bad person. But as long as a background check is done it's usually pretty okay.
If their registered with the state they have a background check and safety inspections done. The only thing is they can have a bunch more kids in their care than a babysitter can which is something I personally wouldn't want for someone providing care for my child.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@ElusiveButterfly Yeah 4-5 toddlers is a lot! One person cannot possibly keep a close eye on that many little ones. Yikes!
I wish I was closer, I would love to help!
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@dodo19 (47133)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
9 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Not many others may have known. It's not exactly the kind of person you want in one of your babysitting groups.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Apr 17
@dodo19 Yeah I'm glad the lady brought it to my attention because otherwise I wouldn't have known.
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
9 Apr 17
That is crazy! Glad you removed her from the group!
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@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
10 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies I would too. That isn't safe.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Apr 17
@infatuatedbby Yeah I had to. It is insane.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Apr 17
@MALUSE No it's not! Lol. Thank you, I like it too. =)
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@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
9 Apr 17
As a parent I wouldn't want my child with them. As a person, my actions might be different. But since we are talking about babysitting, no the person is not suitable.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@Daljinder Yeah I wouldn't want mine with them either. It's a scary world we live in!
What would your actions be?
No she's definitely not.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Daljinder Well when I asked if it was her and if the charges were true she removed herself from FB-after reading my message and ignoring me. That kind of spoke volumes to me.
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@Daljinder (23233)
• Bangalore, India
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies I would investigate especially disregarding what others say including the media. We can't know what is behind the scene unless we know the real truth.
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@Tina30219 (81549)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Apr 17
Wow yeah I say she needs to be removed from the group. I hope she serves her time good and thinks long and hard about all she has done while in jail.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@Tina30219 She has a court date coming up for the charges so we will see what happens.
@LeaPea2417 (36588)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Apr 17
Wow, some people are so evil and whacked out and for her to try and be around kids to baby sit , is really sick. Luckily she got arrested.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Leapea2417 Yeah I'm surprised she even tried to be around children after her license was suspended for her DUI.
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@LeaPea2417 (36588)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Some criminals don't learn and have no conscience.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
10 Apr 17
I belong to many fb yard sale groups and no way would I, being a sane person, want to be an admin....they take a lot of guff.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Abbygreenhill Yeah it's a lot of work at times but I do enjoy doing it too. =)
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies I don't know how you find time.
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@moffittjc (118817)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Apr 17
This is exactly why you have to do a little research and a lot of digging on people. Checking into things (references, employment history verification, police records, background checks, etc) is a must these days.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
11 Apr 17
Yes, pretty serious stuff- I would have to be so-o-o-o sure of the person before I hired anyone for babysitting.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Marymargl1 Even knowing a person isn't enough sometimes. A background check is a good idea too.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
15 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Yes, of course you are right and unfortunately most people just assume the person(s) are okay just if they're working in a daycare centre.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@RubyHawk She isn't a daycare, just a babysitter. She wasn't licensed-because of her background.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@RubyHawk I completely agree with you!
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@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies parents really should investigate anyone they leave their children with.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Kymmie Yes I am the same way. Family and one friend-that's it. Some good research and motherly instincts always helps too though.
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@Kymmie (112)
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11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies yes a mother's instinct is always true when someone seems suspicious.
@GardenGerty (157907)
• United States
10 Apr 17
You would think NO ONE would want her to babysit.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Gardengerty I don't think anyone would want her to knowing this.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@marlina Yes I am so grateful!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@DianneN Yeah it's a scary world we live in for sure.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@Yadah04 Yeah that's why a background check is always a good idea. There are good sitters out there but you do have to be careful.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Apr 17
@sidache I agree a background check is always a good idea.
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