Wow, I think I should move to Canada! I too am in Michigan, in a rather affluent area, my owner/director has two centers, and I have my CDA as well as my AA in Pre-Elementary Education, and up until 4 months ago, I was paid only 7.00/hr!! Not only that, I worked preschool in the morning, and did kindergarten enrichment in the afternoon. I was participating in TEACH, a scholarship program in which I had to stay with my center in order to receive a bonus, and as a contractual obligation. As soon as the contract was up, I put in my notice and immediately was offered a raise. Not huge, but enough to keep me there for now. (fyi, I now make 9.00/hr pathetic) I feel bad that I stay there, only in that the owner gets away with MURDER!! as far as compliance issues go. I stay for many reasons, close proximity to my home and children's schools, love the kids and the parents, and my co workers are awesome. I have to admit though, it does hurt my conscience sometimes.
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