To have my daughter move pre-school

[butterfliesinmytummy]

DD2 is just 3 and will be going to "big school" in August (we are expats so slightly different here). She's been at the same nursery since she was 1 and always very reluctant to go in to nursery in the mornings, although came out beaming, having had a lovely morning.

The last few mornings, we've had tantrums at home, refusing to go to school. She had a couple of bruises on her chest on Friday night at bath time and told us over the weekend that a boy in her class was hitting her. Apparently he gets time out but then returns and does the same thing again.

I spoke to a teacher this morning (DD2's teacher was coming in half an hour later this morning) and they persuaded her to stay. They said DD2's teacher would call me but I've heard nothing (4 hours later and about to collect DD2). Very annoyed that I wasn't told about this issue, that no-one has called etc. To compound matters, DD2 has one special friend at school who is leaving the country this week.....

I have spoken to a lady I know who runs a nursery with a great reputation - they have a place for DD2 in January. We return to the UK in the summer for vacation so it would potentially be from Jan to July. AIBU to consider moving nursery for 6 months? I hate DD2 dreading and hating going to school .....

I think you have 2 separate issues:
The child hitting her and the other nursery. Some children do hit. They should be implementing a plan to stop it happening but it may take time. It happens at all preschools and nurseries. The teacher may not have phoned back yet as she is working with the children and hasn't had an opportunity. Phone again or speak to her today.
Go and look at the other nursery. If it looks better, interns of equipment and how the staff interact with the children then move her. But be aware, they are just as likely to have a child who hits or bites, as this is normal for some 3 year olds.

Thanks mnistooaddictive (great name btw)

I collected DD early and the director asked to see me. We had a good chat, I put my side, she explained her side, the fact that kids sometimes hit, the action they take etc. I don't really want to move DD in Jan and then again in July.... might cancel the appointment to view the other school....

If you are feeling uncertain about things it might be worth viewing the other nursery school anyway. It doesnt commit you to anything, and might mean that you can be sure (either that the nursery you are using is good, or that you have to move her).
I moved my DD's nursery, because I was slightly unhappy and thought another one was better (it was for about 9 months before she started school) and it was the right move, she settled really easily, and preferred the new nursery.