Maybe for right now since you have addressed her about this issue see what changes she makes. Turning her in at this point unless you have more issues to prove she is unstable or unfit to care for her own children might not help as there isn't a whole lot they can do if they can't actually see signs of neglect. She could very well deny what happened and then it is down to your word against hers.

Anyway if you truly feel the kids are in danger and your daughter is not willing to change and take responbility for them in a proper way make sure you have dates, times and exactly all of the things that will or may cause harm to them as you will stand a much better chance in making a safe environment for the kids. Hope this helps a bit for you. Wishing you the very best,

Do you feel she is usually neglectful?

If so, call social services. You don't have to give a name if you don't want. There may not be anything they can do about it now, but it will start a file. If other incidents happen and are reported, they will have to take it seriously.

Hope this helps. It is shocking to me that she left a baby and preschooler home alone for any length of time (especially with a hot oven). However, I have to give her credit that she's not smoking in front of the kids and risking their health with second hand smoke...just wish she could have done it in a safer manner. Wishing you the best of luck.

I think its neglectful.. Speaking to her may or may not have changed anything. Does your daughter have any mental health issues or substance abuse issues. What she did is not a good sign I must say of a stable , responsible parent.
I have a daughter who is a problem mother and I worry constantly about the care she gives her child. The child is now 8 but my dd moved away so I could not see what goes on and have any say about her lifestyle. You are fortunate to be there to know if those children are safe r not. If anything else ever comes up I would definately make the call. CPS, may not do anything since you already live there though... You may have to petion the court to get custody if she doesnt grow up and start acting more responsible.
I wish you the best!

She has had drug problems in the past and she is diagnosed with severe depression. She also has been investigated before. We don,t know who turned her in but the case was droped.

I am glad I'm here to keep them safe

The case was dropped, but there's a file already. I would definitely turn it in. They may not do much now but each incident reported can help you later on to keep the kids safe (by taking them out of the house, if it gets to that point). I've worked in and around social services; it's the way it works here in Kansas. **Hugs**

Are you willing to take legal guardianship of the children? If not, they will most likely go to the foster system.

Is she using now? If not, why not give her the benefit of doubt that she is trying to improve her life and the lives of her children. What were the children doing when you got home?

I don`t mean to upset anyone and this is just my personal opinion.
But, I don`t think "anyone" in thier right frame of mind would leave their kids alone in a house and go next door for a smoke. I would bet she is using something.. I wouldn`t acuse her, just pay close attention to everything she does. Do not get into any denial here. This is the very welfare of these kids and you need to start documenting everything... You just might need it.

all parents make mistakes, and social services can ruin a whole family. This must be carefully considered. You will lose her. She may lose her kids. Is there really no other way?

Well I have found out that she has a bottle of pills that are my aunts and she past away 6 months ago. The baby(Caleb) father wants to be iinvolved in his life and send her support. She doesnt want anything to do with the dads. She gets mad because I was talking to Calebs dad, she took it out on everyone.

I know this will sound harsh but I think for the safety of those children you need to call social services and report what you found. Let them sort it all out.