Update about those bed bugs!

Please see my previous post for the details but…

TL;DR: Last week, a non-verbal, disabled pre-k student arrived with dead bed bugs in her pull up. DCFS and law enforcement were contacted and the child is currently safe and returning to school tomorrow. I was explicitly told not to tell any parents or other staff in the elementary school (pre-k thru 2nd grade), and that the rooms we use would be fumigated.

Fast forward to yesterday and, not surprisingly, the parents found out about the bugs and the fumigations!! No, I do not know who “spilled the tea”, but I got confronted by two different parents at drop-off (the rest of the kids come by bus), and have been getting messages and emails since early yesterday morning demanding answers that I can’t really provide. I completely understand their anger. But I don’t know what to tell them, other than what the superintendent said. I’m actually very happy that the parents are aware and know to take precautions now! I’m relieved for them, but beyond burned-out and extremely overwhelmed by the entire situation. I had today off, but I go back tomorrow and have to face this whole thing head on. The only thing I’m really looking forward to is seeing that precious baby again in a much better condition. I missed her so much!! Thank you for reading!