Had appointment for tour today. Waited 20 minutes, being completely ignored, after being buzzed in and identifying myself and my purpose. While waiting, watched classrooms on monitors in reception area. Classes were overcrowded and children were clamoring for attention from "caregivers" who looked zoned out and who ignored them completely (I was beginning to know how they must feel...). Was absolutely horrified by looking into the "Infant A" room. A darling little baby girl, who someone had really taken the time to dress carefully and nicely this morning, was wailing while being held by her "caregiver" as far away as possible (as though she were garbage). The little girl's face was covered in dried tear tracks, she appeared dehydrated (I'm a certified nursing assistant) and her face was crimson. The "caregiver" seemed as though her face was frozen in a permanent deep scowl. She looked like she absolutely hated her job and hated that poor dehydrated little baby girl who had cried hersel
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