Your partner in caring for the four-year-olds at a day care center is an older male who has been too friendly since you began work there three weeks ago. He usually behaves in a professional manner when you are both at the job site; but on sunny afternoons when you take the children to a nearby park, he talks about personal topics and has lately been insisting that you go out with him. Another co-worker, who said she transferred to caring for the two-year-olds because he was so obnoxious, has warned you about him. You've tried being assertive, but he persists. During the past few days, he has been so physically bold that even the kids are beginning to notice. You are fed up trying to deal with it alone.

To whom should you speak about the problem?
What could be the outcome?
Describe an environment which nurtures and promotes empathy in the early childhood setting.
How can you ensure an inclusive setting in your classroom?