Changing Nurseries

[rebelmum1]

Does anyone have any experiences of changing nurseries? My dd was with a childminder until she was 2 and then went to nursery, it's a lovely Montessori nursery, where she is at the moment but there are a couple of things that niggle me. There aren't any rest periods, and there have been 2 changes of staff in less than a year. It seemed to take ages for her to settle there, one member of staff she bonded with left which didn't help. She now has friends and seems settled (although still tiring for her). She has recently been unwell and had a traumatic experience in hospital. And low and behold I've found out that they are moving the nursery in September to somewhere where it will mean our commute will take longer. I have since found a local nursery, next to the school she will go to and with local children. Should I move her, to the new nursery or stick with the one she is with now? She is so clingy just now and I really am loathe to cause any more disruptions at such a young age, we also had a house move to contend with.

[bambino1]

Wow you've been through a lot recently. What I personally feel is that you should move her to the nursery by the school as she will then make friends that she will go onto reception with, making that transistion a lot less stressful for her. Some children do find making attachments really hard but if the right staff are at the new nursery setting they should be able to work with you to make it easier.

[nct73]

How did it go?

I have a superb nursery across the road but LO did not initially get in when 5.5 months so started at another which had space & is cheaper but is 5-10 min drive away. It is a great nursery. At first hated then didnt mind but now she has got to the point where she loves going to nursery (2 days a week)& kicks legs excitedly when we get out of car. I feel bad moving her but we only have one car & I have had to turn down work (am freelance) which is to far for me to get back from to pick up. Her dad is back from work at 4.30 so can do pick up by foot from this one. I know it's years away but local one also does local schools pick up & after care & holiday club.

Please tell me she will learn to love this one too & wont take as long as first to settle.