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To want to take my DS out of nursery after first day

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growingno3 · 07/09/2022 21:34

Backstory.... DS only just turned 3 in July he's been to a previous nursery but it was more of a play type then a uniform and learning formally type. Nursery never reported any issues other then delayed speech but his speech has come on a great deal over the last two months.

Today he started a more formal nursery and was super excited to go when he came out the teacher didn't even say hello to me just instantly said "we've had a rough afternoon he's been very naughty throwing rocks and wouldn't come and sit on the carpet when asked too. And what about his speech it's not very good is it"

I replied with oh I'm sorry he's never usually any bother he's normally really well behaved (which he is) and said his speech has really improved over the last few months

She then said oh well we will see if he settles it's the first day. In a very sarcy tone.

This whole conversation happened in front of all the other parents I wasn't pulled to one side or anything and it made me feel awful it wasn't the fact he's been naughty because obviously I should be told when he's been naughty and he should be told off for it but it was more the fact she sounded like she was judging me and was quite rude infront of everyone on his first day. We live in a small village where everyone knows everyone and I'm considered a young mum

I don't even want to take him back tomorrow he's such a lovely little boy and I don't feel like they are even going him a chance because of there first impressions of me.

He's still very young and is being compared to the four year olds he is in class with.

Was she in the wrong the way she went about it or AIBU?

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KentuckyDerbyandJoan · 07/09/2022 23:12

Screwcorona · 07/09/2022 21:37

Terrible attitude and unprofessional. I'd pull him out too

Without hesitation

Summerfun54321 · 07/09/2022 23:16

She’s labelled him naughty and inadequate in front of you, him and the other parents on the first day. Definitely take him out, her attitude is appalling. My DS goes to a “formal” nursery where they wear uniform and no way would that happen.

growingno3 · 07/09/2022 23:17

He really wasn't himself after leaving I don't know if he enjoyed his day or not. I could always tell he loved the other nursery he constantly came out super happy but tonight he just threw a tantrum and seemed a bit down. I didn't even think about how she spoke infront of him I mean he's three he's not stupid so he probably did know she was talking about him. I'm just really disheartened by it all. I was so looking forward to him going and super nervous but excited for him and I feel like she's ruined his first day. These aren't memory's you get to have all the time and it was a big milestone that she's just put on downer on

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Saynotothefishtank · 07/09/2022 23:18

The nursery is shit. That is not normal. Don’t hesitate just pull him out before they ruin his enthusiasm and confidence. Of course a just turned 3 yr old boy doesn’t automatically come and sit on the carpet
when told to!

glittereyelash · 07/09/2022 23:38

I had a bad experience with the first creche I went to and removed my son after three days. It was ridiculously strict and I was given no positive feedback. They said frankly disgusting things about my son that he was an odd child, who didn't listen or follow instruction and was aggressive and sneaky. He was 20 months old at the time ffs. I moved him to a play based creche and he got on brilliantly. Go with your gut I felt they wanted my son to be a robot and he would never be good enough for them so found him somewhere that challenged but nurtured him. You shouldnt be going away crying they should be helping your child settle in not picking him apart. Best of luck whatever you decide to do.

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