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To take my daughter out of this nursery?

29 replies

Miloandfreddy · 10/06/2024 19:13

My little girl has just turned two. She attends nursery two and a half days a week, is very happy there and the staff are great. The problem is that in the past 3 weeks she has been bitten 8 times by the same child. So I've had to sign 8 incident reports, once was three times in the one day. Each time it has left a visible mark. I was happy to let it go the first couple of times but now it seems I'm just dropping her off every day to get bit. I've spoke to the staff and they are always so apologetic. My husband wants to take her out, but I don't want her having to start again with new staff/friends etc..

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andallyourevergonnabeismean · 10/06/2024 19:22

They need a risk assessment in place for this child's biting.

It's understandable some toddlers bite. It's not acceptable that nursery are not managing it.

I'd have a meeting and if no solutions are shared I'd be giving notice and I would be clear as to why.

Youcantellalotofthingsabouttheflowers · 10/06/2024 19:21

8 times? Absolutely unacceptable.

Autumcolors · 10/06/2024 19:20

As them what is their plan to stop your daughter being bitten?
it’s a relatively common problem at nursery
the biter is usually biting tom frustration and often lack of language.
the nursery should have someone to shadow biter and distract/move when warning signs of biting occur.
Being apologetic is fine and all. I would be asking for an appointment for them to explain what is their plan to stop the biting. This child is likely biting others too.

Charliebrow · 10/06/2024 19:17

Would it be possible to switch days to avoid this child. Or does the nursery have different rooms, could your child be moved to a different class