how to approach this with nursery (or am I overthinking)?

[ernt]

DP and DS have met and are interacting really well (and have been for over a month).
Nursery aren't aware I have a new partner or anything.
This morning, I was running late to work and it would've been a lot easier for me to be dropped off first and then DP drop DS off second (that would've ensured I'd been there on time and I'm confident DS would've been fine with this), but I said no and was instead late because I felt like I'd be judged if some guy was dropping my DS to nursery unexpectedly.
So how do I approach this with nursery so that if a similar situation happens again, I won't be overthinking it?

Just give them your DPs name as someone who has permission to drop off and collect your DS.
You don't need ot explain and tbh, they won't care.
All they're interested in is whether the person doing the pickup/ drop off has permission to do it.

@ColdToesHere yeah, that makes sense. Not sure why I feel judged for having a new DP!

Yes, Cold is right, just get him added to the list of people allowed to drop off and pick up.

I doubt the nursery will bat an eyelid!

Don't feel judged at all - nobody apart from the staff are to know your DP is not your child's father.

All you have to do is give consent that he's able to drop off/pick up and usually a contact number. They may ask for a password too. I have my Mum set up as an emergency contact and pick/drop off if needs be.

We have list of approved people who can pick up for my preschool. Due to issues with family I have a password and call to me or the husband for additional protection.

Just approach the nursery and ask what ru fee procedure is for new pick up and drop off. They will help you