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Little one due to start nursery and staff are openly talking about how hungover they are in front of me and child.

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Heartbeats18 · 05/11/2024 07:52

What would you do? I went into nursery yesterday morning for a Christmas photo shoot ( my daughter is due to start her first day Thursday) I'm very anxious about her starting anyway. There was 2 staff in the room with me and my 1 year old, plus other small children and the photographer and I heard a staff member openly say how hungover she was, the other staff member said I can't believe your still hungover and she went on about her feeling ill with it all morning. It just didn't sit right with me at all. I work with SEN teens and wouldn't dream of speaking like this in front of parents. I felt so uneasy as I thought to myself that she is going to be looking after my 1 year old and her whole attitude just screamed she wasn't bothered. My sister said to complain but I don't know if I'm overreacting to the situation because I'm already anxious. I didn't get great vibes from the nursery when I viewed it but it was the only one available with the days I needed. I have arranged other childcare as I just don't feel comfortable sending her there. I'm aware people drink ( I myself like a drink, although I haven't had a drink for 2 years because it's hard enough being a parent to baby nevermind being hungover aswell!) what would I even say as I want to withdraw her before she even starts?!?

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Llttledrummergirl · 05/11/2024 08:03

I suspect young staff on minimum wage. I'd cut them some slack. The dc won't know what they are talking about anyway.

Flossyflop · 05/11/2024 07:58

I’m very easy going and I would tell the truth about this.

There can be moments through the nursery years at even the best nurseries where you doubt if something was done properly because you’re not there to see , e.g potty training, nap times, eating well etc (it’s natural as a parent to wonder) but generally everything turns out ok. BUT if you have already seen and heard for yourself that this is how the staff are behaving then how are you supposed to trust or give the benefit of the doubt?

Laiste · 05/11/2024 07:56

Well done for making other plans for her.

I'd be honest about why you're not going ahead with placement. Say simply you overheard a staff member being at work badly hungover and it didn't sit well with you.

WhiteFoxLady · 05/11/2024 07:56

No I wouldn't send me child there. But do tell them, why.

It's a shame that so many people don't know how to act with some sort of professionalism in the workplace.

MyStylish40s · 05/11/2024 07:56

I would report it to the manager.

FrenchandSaunders · 05/11/2024 07:54

so unprofessional and would make me wonder what other things they’re slack with.

JobHuntingMum · 05/11/2024 07:53

I would say exactly why you are withdrawing her. Nursery management can't change what they don't know.