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Trans nursery workers?

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ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:26

Am I being unreasonable to feel increasingly uncomfortable with my child’s nursery?

A couple of weeks ago they shared a post on the parents app about two people with feminine names completing some training. One of the people pictured was clearly male. I found them on instagram and they are a trans woman. Now this person did not work at my child’s actual nursery, just one of the other settings in the franchise, although they do occasionally switch the staff around, it’s not often. So I thought, I don’t like it, but ultimately moving my child because of somebody working at a different setting is unreasonable. Also it took my child a while to be comfortable and now they really enjoy it. (3y and verbal which also makes a difference too)

Then last week there’s a post about our nursery setting and a reshuffle of staff. Now working at our nursery is another trans person. A female this time who identifies as male. I confirmed them as trans through their instagram again, which honestly contains a lot of potentially worrying stuff. Very heavy on the transition side, art about top surgery, testosterone, nude art, “protecting trans youth” and protests.

Both individuals are young and I haven’t met either, however apparently my child knows the trans man (female).

I’m really not sure what to do if anything? Obviously I have no right to tell them who to hire, and I have no wish to be cruel to these young people.

But I cannot deny the feeling I have in my gut. I feel like my boundaries are being pushed and I’m worried about what their potential motives are for suddenly hiring two trans people and posting about them on the parenting portals/social media in increasing frequency.

There has been a change in management, but I have no idea who is in charge of hiring.

Will it matter as they are young? (The children) Because the trans individual at my child’s actual nursery is female would you be worried? I feel so unsure. It’s very recent so I’m weighing my options.

I will likely only openly share my thoughts on this if I decide to remove my child, as I believe that saying anything will not result in anything positive, and in fact could mean my child is “educated” because of their “horrible bigoted family”.

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ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:50

StealthMama · 13/04/2026 18:46

In true TRA style we jump straight to genitals. And worse you disregard the safeguarding risk of men working with children as recently seen in the press. Not all men, we know.

Its actually about beliefs and how this persons beliefs could be inappropriately instilled to a young child without the parents consent.

And the fact that the individual is managing complex mental and physical health conditions that in my view does compromise their ability to work with children and ensure appropriate safeguarding

I might not move straight away but I would monitor more closely, sensitively ask my child questions and look at alternative options in readiness.

I think this might be my actions right now. My child is very happy there and they are very open about what the children get up to and I was so happy with it before this. I’m also aware that we could move and have a similar situation occur or not even know as not all nurseries are so open.

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DripDripAprilshower · 13/04/2026 18:50

ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:46

Whilst not all trans people think you can change sex, a large majority do, and imo younger people are more likely to think this. Obviously I haven’t asked them.

*small minority

Ultraalox · 13/04/2026 18:50

Wouldn’t bother me but we had both Women and Men at my kids nursery (no idea if any were trans I never thought to ask)

Hallamule · 13/04/2026 18:50

DripDripAprilshower · 13/04/2026 18:43

I don’t want my child growing up with the false notion that you can change sex.

Would you be ok with a trans person who understands biology and knows they have only changed their gender?

Very few trans people think they have changed sex.

What is this "gender" that they've changed? Do you really think they've swapped one set of likes and dislikes and natural aptitudes for another? What have they actually changed other than their name, pronouns and clothing?

ohnonotthisargumentagain · 13/04/2026 18:47

I think the concerns you mention are entirely reasonable. It might also be worth looking into the reading materials and general approach to see if they are pushing a certain agenda. Also worth remembering that you can be completely clear and open with your child when they start asking questions. If the man moves to your site I would definitely move your child because in that environment it indicates that they are not taking safeguarding seriously.

pimplebum · 13/04/2026 18:47

KnickerlessParsons · 13/04/2026 18:36

What about their sex? Is that your business? Would you want a trans woman (man) helping your DD use the toilet or changing her nappy?

Yes i would , as i would expect all Male staff to do changing as its not a sex act - its hygiene

they are vetted the same and now a days usually go to the toilet/ changing area in twos to avoid allegations ( or achual abuse ) from taking place

ComtesseDeSpair · 13/04/2026 18:47

Ultimately it’s up to you, but you have to ask yourself whether it’s more important for you that your DC has a settlement environment, or who the staff are: you could move DC and then weeks or months down the line find the new setting also employs a transperson or a man, and you probably aren’t going to be wanting to move nursery whenever it happens. Likewise, your concerns about the staff member’s social media: any of the people working with your DC could have a mental health problem or beliefs at odds with yours, and just not be posting about any of it.

ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:46

DripDripAprilshower · 13/04/2026 18:43

I don’t want my child growing up with the false notion that you can change sex.

Would you be ok with a trans person who understands biology and knows they have only changed their gender?

Very few trans people think they have changed sex.

Whilst not all trans people think you can change sex, a large majority do, and imo younger people are more likely to think this. Obviously I haven’t asked them.

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StealthMama · 13/04/2026 18:46

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In true TRA style we jump straight to genitals. And worse you disregard the safeguarding risk of men working with children as recently seen in the press. Not all men, we know.

Its actually about beliefs and how this persons beliefs could be inappropriately instilled to a young child without the parents consent.

And the fact that the individual is managing complex mental and physical health conditions that in my view does compromise their ability to work with children and ensure appropriate safeguarding

I might not move straight away but I would monitor more closely, sensitively ask my child questions and look at alternative options in readiness.

ElenOfTheWays · 13/04/2026 18:46

The problem with this is the potential gaslighting of very young children.

The transman is NOT a man. Will this person insist on preferred pronouns? Are they an activist type who will tell the kids they can change sex if they want to? Many of these young trans people are like that because they believe it themselves.

It's not good to lie to children in this way. It teaches them to ignore their instincts and disbelieve the evidence of their own eyes. I'd be removing my child immediately. Frankly a business that is endorsing gender ideology is suspect anyway, even if my child was not personally being cared for by a trans person.

climbintheback · 13/04/2026 18:45

mental health issues! So I would say no.

DripDripAprilshower · 13/04/2026 18:43

I don’t want my child growing up with the false notion that you can change sex.

Would you be ok with a trans person who understands biology and knows they have only changed their gender?

Very few trans people think they have changed sex.

senua · 13/04/2026 18:41

From a putrely practical point of view:
For all you know, other parents are having the same thoughts. I'd get my skates on about enquiring about spaces elsewhere, because you can't move if the spaces are gone.
Once you have that information then you can make a decision.

SecretSquirrelLoo · 13/04/2026 18:40

For a lot of men, cross-dressing is sexual behaviour.

So yes, that would worry me a lot.

ManyATrueWord · 13/04/2026 18:40

I wouldn't have my child being indoctrinated in the lies that make up gender identity. It's why I didn't allow them to do Brownies or rainbows. A friend actually admitted that I was right that the "non binary" leader did take the chance to push her ideology and tell the children that she was neither a man or a woman.

IWaffleAlot · 13/04/2026 18:40

Hamalam · 13/04/2026 18:33

It would be a no from me too. I don’t want my child growing up with the false notion that you can change sex.

Same.

Hallamule · 13/04/2026 18:40

EmmaOvary · 13/04/2026 18:31

What exactly do you think is going to happen?

My worry would be that gender - which is a load of stereotypes and regressive ideology - would become both accepted and promoted in an educational setting to the detriment of the children. Its hard enough for small children who are beginning to decipher sex to understand that short hair doesnt make you a boy, or liking pink a girl. That what's between your legs doesn't define your personality.

ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:39

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What do I need educating in?

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ShetlandishMum · 13/04/2026 18:39

ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:36

As much as it’s possible to trust people you don’t know to look after your children. It obviously highlights how little control you have over your children when they are cared for by others.

True. But I don't get that sex is a thing trusting nursery teachers or not.

Eddieswickedstepmother · 13/04/2026 18:38

I wouldn't like it. My concern would be with the fact that a woman was being introduced to my very young child as a man. I wouldn't want my nursery age child being exposed to the idea that people can change sex, or being told that an obviously female person is actually a man.
Whether I actually moved her would depend on how much I liked the nursery otherwise, and what alternatives were available, but if I left her there is be tempted to ask some questions of the staff about what the children were told about this person.

LadyVioletBridgerton · 13/04/2026 18:37

Hamalam · 13/04/2026 18:33

It would be a no from me too. I don’t want my child growing up with the false notion that you can change sex.

This too 💯

pimplebum · 13/04/2026 18:37

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ShetlandishMum · 13/04/2026 18:37

KnickerlessParsons · 13/04/2026 18:36

What about their sex? Is that your business? Would you want a trans woman (man) helping your DD use the toilet or changing her nappy?

I wouldn't mind. It's a nursery teacher.

ThatWaryGreenBiscuit · 13/04/2026 18:36

ShetlandishMum · 13/04/2026 18:35

But you trust the other nursery teachers employed?

As much as it’s possible to trust people you don’t know to look after your children. It obviously highlights how little control you have over your children when they are cared for by others.

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KnickerlessParsons · 13/04/2026 18:36

ShetlandishMum · 13/04/2026 18:31

Are they good nursery teachers? I would expect a yes they are as they are employed. Their gender isn't my business.

What about their sex? Is that your business? Would you want a trans woman (man) helping your DD use the toilet or changing her nappy?