Elopement Behavior in Home Daycare

If you run a home daycare or family child care program, you’ve probably experienced the moment when a child suddenly takes off running.In this episode of the Daycare Sisters Podcast, we talk about elopement behavior (also called “runners”), why it happens, and practical strategies to keep kids safe in your home daycare environment.We also share a few real daycare stories, talk about communication with parents, and discuss safety steps like door locks, routines, and supervision.The Daycare Sisters is a podcast for established in-home daycare providers who are burned out, isolated, and financially stuck — but can’t afford to quit.00:00 Chatty Intro25:01 Parent Aware Update30:54 Elopement Behavior#homedaycare #childelopement #daycaresisters