Pull LO out of nursery?
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@Chelsea things like: not changing nappies regularly enough, always has other kids dummies in when we collect him (literally uses dummy for naps at home), always sent home for “cough” or something and he’s fine when we pick him up Unexplained marks from falls. Twice now staff members have seen him fall and not write an accident form till we’ve asked where the mark was from. All of this is brought up with the nursery but it doesn’t seem to be getting better. I’m on edge when he goes 😫 He does love it (from what they say) and he is doing so well but I want him well looked after and safe 😬
That is concerning and frustrating! Maybe see if you could speak to the manager rather than just the staff in your son’s room? Explain that you’re really not happy about these things and if it doesn’t change you’ll be putting in his notice! I wouldn’t be happy about it!
Just take him out. You have valid concerns and it is important that you are happy with his care. Some children don’t go to a class setting until school age. If I didn’t have to work, or If I had family close by and could reduce or not use a nursery I certainly would.
@Chelsea @Steph it really is frustrating! We viewed so many nurseries before deciding and this one appeared so good with beaming reviews but all we’re having is negative experiences which is causing so much anxiety. Our little does love being around other kids and he is absolutely thriving. I just don’t want him missing out but his safety and care is most important
@Sam I think these seem like a lot of genuine reasons to feel like his nursery is failing. Could you maybe try a different nursery? Or pull him and go 3 days with the childminder? If you feel uneasy when he’s there, then it’s not the right place for him! You should feel totally comfortable with where/who you entrust you precious baby with xxx
@Amy it would have to be my grandparents if we did pull him out. The childminder has no space on that 3rd day and the other local nursery is fully booked with a big waiting list unfortunately. I just feel like we’re failing him if we do pull him out but safety is priority 😫
@Sam my little girl does 2 days nursery and 1 day at her grandparents and she gains from both for different reasons. You might not be taking away from him but giving him something different x
I think it depends on your concerns and what reasons you would want to pull him out because of. Are they maybe things you could address with the nursery and see what they say? If he is thriving and enjoying it then taking him out would be such a shame x