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DC at nursery put in front of a laptop watching Peppa Pig, AIBU?

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Breathedeeper · 01/05/2024 13:14

Went to collect my DC from nursery the other day and she was sat watching Peppa Pig on a laptop with 2 other toddlers in the baby room while the other babies and children were still asleep. 2 members of staff there, am I out of line for thinking this is not right and one of them should have taken them outside or to another room to play while the rest were asleep? Never seen this before but I walked in to collect DC rather than her being brought out to me as usually happens. I think the nursery owner was off that day so possibly something the staff have done without her knowing? Not sure whether to approach the owner about it or just let it slide…

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vodkaredbullgirl · 01/05/2024 13:27

Shock horror 😲

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 01/05/2024 13:25

As long as she didn't come home and start acting like the little brat and it didn't happen all the time I'd okay with it.

Greentomatoes21 · 01/05/2024 13:25

I wouldn't sweat this for a second. The majority of kids are in there longer than an average adult in a 9-5. A few mins of Peppa Pig post nap, whilst waiting for the others to wake up, I think is absolutely fine.

SouthLondonMum22 · 01/05/2024 13:24

It will be because of ratios.

Twinty2 · 01/05/2024 13:22

Probably can’t just leave one member of staff on their own with the kids

Overthebow · 01/05/2024 13:22

i think it depends how long it was for and how often this happens. A quiet 10 mins or so occasionally is fine, and nurseries do often have tablets for a short quiet time, but longer than that and every day I wouldn’t be happy. They should have somewhere else for the children to sleep if there are others not napping and wanting to play, or take the non-napping children to another room or outside. I wouldn’t want my DC having a laptop shoved at her for a long time just because it’s not convenient that she isn’t napping.

ladykale · 01/05/2024 13:21

Due to safeguarding ratios (min of 2 I thought) the babies would all have to stay in same room though!

ladykale · 01/05/2024 13:20

Breathedeeper · 01/05/2024 13:14

Went to collect my DC from nursery the other day and she was sat watching Peppa Pig on a laptop with 2 other toddlers in the baby room while the other babies and children were still asleep. 2 members of staff there, am I out of line for thinking this is not right and one of them should have taken them outside or to another room to play while the rest were asleep? Never seen this before but I walked in to collect DC rather than her being brought out to me as usually happens. I think the nursery owner was off that day so possibly something the staff have done without her knowing? Not sure whether to approach the owner about it or just let it slide…

This is ridiculous. Babies shouldn't be watching any tv at nursery. Not beneficial for them whatsoever under 18 months! Parking them next to some toys they can explore is much better

TruJay · 01/05/2024 13:20

@cuckyplunt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

cuckyplunt · 01/05/2024 13:19

i would gouge your toddlers’ eyes out, they have been polluted so it’s probably best.

thanKyouaIMee · 01/05/2024 13:17

Peppa pig is so boring! Couldn't they have picked snooker or something?

Hermittrismegistus · 01/05/2024 13:16

What's wrong with that? The other children were napping and yours gets to have some down time too.