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To think that if you're a nursery take takes 2 year olds

37 replies

Dinobab · 29/09/2015 07:17

And says they are "fine with changing nappies" that they shousnt complain because it apparently took 2 of them to change a nappy and "we have all the other children to watch so it was hard"
They also complained his concentration wasn't good that day because he didn't want to focus on the activity for a long time (baking) and kepy going off to play with the toys. he 2 ffs, as in just turned 2 last month.realy small nursery, 3 staff, 7ish kids and most kida are 3.5ish to 4 and DS is the youngest.
They also think he should only go 2 hours a day because of his age :S but they get paid for 3, hours a day and wrote his hours as 9-12 on the funding forms.
Aibu to think they should take 2 year olds if they're going to moan about nappy changing and short attention spans? They say his behaviour is usually good

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sleeponeday · 29/09/2015 08:45

They have 7 kids and 3 staff! Shock That's almost a 2 to 1 ratio, and almost all the kids are in their last year of preschool? And it's too much work? How do they imagine most mothers manage?

Tanith · 29/09/2015 09:14

I imagine the 2 adults per nappy change is a safeguarding precaution. A lot of settings have this rule following the prosecution of Vanessa George for child abuse.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 29/09/2015 09:29

It's very unprofessional to complain to a parent about nappy changing. A long with the exciting part of being a nursery nurse nappynappy changing although not pleasant, is a part of their job
And as for complaining about his concentration. He',s ,2 years old ffs.

RiverTam · 29/09/2015 09:38

Sounds crap, I'd try to find somewhere else. DD started nursery at 2, and she did 2 days a week, 9-6. No problems at all.

Nanny0gg · 29/09/2015 09:56

2 year-olds don't share! Many three year-olds and older struggle with sharing!

And of course he wants to play and not concentrate on an 'activity'.

He's in the wrong nursery.

Nanny0gg · 29/09/2015 09:57

He likes it there but they just don't seem to want to treat him like he's 2 and I feel sad for him

Sad for him??

He doesn't need to be there so take him out.

Lightbulbon · 29/09/2015 10:02

Do you have any alternatives?

BoffinMum · 29/09/2015 10:18

They have a 'training need'.
In other words they don't know what they are doing. They want the money but don't want to have to adapt procedures to suit children in this age bracket. Which is ridiculous as it's not that hard.

hibbleddible · 29/09/2015 10:18

I agree with others, take him out!

It would be easier for you to study during his nap times from the sound of it.

What about looking at childminders?

BoffinMum · 29/09/2015 10:19

TBH if they are constantly having a go at your son for having the temerity to be two years old, you could actually feed that through to OFSTED.

MiaowTheCat · 29/09/2015 11:07

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YBR · 29/09/2015 13:30

Next time they have a moan please tell them how unprofessional it sounds and that you are having doubts about their competence.
See how they react!

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