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AIBU to have second thoughts nursery which has real hammers, spanners and nails

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mummabearjustgotfierce · 12/09/2016 21:34

I am sending my 2 year old dd to nursery full time next week for the first time. Me and DH have looked around a few and found one that we liked. We looked around it twice and have since paid the deposit, bought the uniform and filled in all the paperwork. We were very happy with the nursery until today. My dd had her first settling in session and she was happy when we went to pick her up. We actually saw some of the nursery staff out with some other children today who didn't know who we were and they were very nice and kind to the children. However, when we went to pick dd up, DH noticed there was a workbench which had real clawhammers, spanners, screwdrivers and metal nails. I didn't notice and it was when we took dd out that dh said to me about it. I rang the nursery back to ask and the lady said yes they do use it but only under close supervision. AIBU to feel really uncomfortable about this? I start my new full time job on monday and don't know whether to find dd a new nursery or if I'm over reacting? She has her next settling session on wednesday so I'm going to talk to the staff more in depth then about it. Just wondered if this is the new norm? If its relevant it was rated outstanding by OFSTED. Just need some advice thank you!

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AChickenCalledKorma · 12/09/2016 22:40

I totally agree with others that it's a good sign and to be supported. DD2's nursery school had the same, with no mishaps at nursery.

I will however mention that you will need to be extra careful not to leave similar tools lying around at home. DD2 proved to be quite handy with a screwdriver and we had a bit of a near miss when she decided to "fix" the light switch in the living room while I was distracted by a phone call Shock. It makes a good story now but it was alarming at the time!

Hateloggingin · 12/09/2016 22:46

Yes op, ask your dh Hmm to get some tools out at home, he's a man, that's what men do Hmm

Sorry... Back to point of the thread - sounds great, ask a few more questions if helps put your mind at ease but it does sound v good :)

puglife15 · 12/09/2016 22:51

Hate I think people were suggesting the DH did it as he was the one with the problem/anxiety?

At least I bloody hope so!

5OBalesofHay · 12/09/2016 22:52

I take your post 'hateloggingin' to be to me. I suggested op's dh get tools out because he's worried. Not because he's maleHmm

Hateloggingin · 12/09/2016 22:53

Ah pug! You may be right, if so apologies to previous posters. Just read article re judge telling a rape victim she should have kept her knees closed (and other hideous things) and I went a bit 'seeing misogyny everywhere'!!

Hateloggingin · 12/09/2016 22:53

50 - apologies Blush

Hateloggingin · 12/09/2016 22:55

Hopefully this will explain my rage

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2731341-Judge-asks-Why-couldnt-you-just-keep-your-knees-together

AnotherUsernameBitesTheDust · 12/09/2016 22:55

Wow, I've just remembered one of my earliest memories! At my nursery we had woodworking stuff and I remember making swords (basically two bits of wood hammered together) I loved doing that!

My son went to the same nursery but I can't remember at all if they still had it when he went.

Anyway, I think it's great. And I don't think I did too much damage (only to my brother who I practised sword fighting on!)

megletthesecond · 12/09/2016 22:56

The dc's old outstanding nursery had wood work tools for the kids. It was very heavily supervised.

The pre-school age kids even put together the toy Ikea kitchens under staff supervision.

5OBalesofHay · 12/09/2016 23:00

Actually a great time to enjoy hammering yourself! Get the tools out and have funGrin

DixieNormas · 12/09/2016 23:39

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mummabearjustgotfierce · 12/09/2016 23:41

Thanks again everyone! I was convinced when I started this thread people were going to tell me not to leave her there, what sort of mother am I?! etc but I'm so relieved that everyone seems to think its great. Its so easy to lose perspective of things when they are whirring round your brain. As for DH getting his tools out, he tends to get carried away so I'm not going to mention that suggestion. As the thing he usually tries to fix ends up more broken somehow Grin

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ScarletForYa · 12/09/2016 23:42

They all have them. It's totally normal.

AmeliaJack · 14/09/2016 04:47

mummabear more than 35 years ago the playgroup I attended had real hammer and nails to play with.

All my fingers and toes are still attached! Grin

Motherfuckers · 14/09/2016 05:24

Very common to have real tools, has been for a long time. Horrifying to have a uniform though!

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