Switching from Nursery to a Childminder – Our Experience
After months of dealing with constant illnesses, accidents, and a lack of communication from the nursery, we’ve finally decided to make a change and move to a childminder.
My son has been getting sick almost every other week, usually with a fever of 38.5°C. The first warm day arrived, and I found him outside sitting on the ground in just a t-shirt, eating snacks. Another time, he was running through water barefoot—who knows for how long—and, sure enough, the next day, he was sick again.
The final straw was picking him up one evening to find him crying, with the nursery worker casually telling me that he had been crying for an hour, saying his tummy hurt. Yet, no one had called me to let me know.
Then there were the endless accident reports—stories of children fighting over toys, pushing each other, and injuries ranging from scratches and bruises to bumps on the head. Every time, I was told they had seen it happening but never stepped in before it escalated.
He will be 3!
So, I made the decision to switch to a childminder, hoping for a more attentive and caring environment.
I’d love to hear from other parents whose children attend a childminder instead of a nursery. How was the transition for your child? Was it a positive or negative experience? Let’s share our stories!