So I absolutely love the montessori pre school my 2 Yr old dc has just started she has thrived in her settling in sessions and adores her key worker. Only issues were that during one of the sessions an older boy almost dropped a hole puncher on top of her head (they use heavy metal ones not kiddie ones), she also picked up a pair of scissors which are freely on display and put a load of small beads she found on the floor in her mouth and her key worker had to force her to spit them out. There were also many glass stones and marbles on display. I know this is the montessori way to expose children to 'real life' objects and materials and par take in risky play to build autonomy and confidence. I love the concept but still feel a bit unsure re safety.
My dc is the kinda kid who loves putting things in her mouth so the choking element is a real concern for me.
We then have a more standard nursery 30 seconds from our house but upon visiting it had a more dishevelled feel, plastic tired looking toys, very small 2 year old room and quite young bored looking staff. But it all looked very child friendly.
AIBU to be worried about these things at the montessori or should I just go for it?