To expect nursery to introduce new staff

[Scotlandma]

AIBU I’ve been handing over my baby to a woman he’s obviously not super keen on cries at drop off where before he was quite happy to be dropped off excluding the odd day.

is it weird to think nursery’s should introduce new staff not sure if she’s new to the company or the baby room but I don’t even know her name.

im not sure if I’m being OTT but the nursery is very expensive 80 per day I’m happy for my child to stay but if he’s not enjoying it but if not I will look for a cheaper and better nursery.

If they did this to every parent they would be spending too much time doing that rather than actually with the children.

I don’t think there should be a formal introduction (high turn over in staff at nurseries would make this impossible) but it’s not hard for another member of staff in the room to say this is so and so, she is our new nursery nurse, you will be seeing her Monday- weds or whatever…

Did she do a quick ‘hi my names…’ that’s what mine normally does if someone new takes my toddler, then the monthly news letter introduces any new staff and who they are and where they will be working.

Sorry just saw she didn’t introduce herself.. think that should definitely be happening just out of politeness!

I don't think it's unreasonable.

What platform do the nursery use to communicate? E.g. seesaw? Famly?

It wouldn't take two minutes for them to post on a shared platform introducing a new member of staff. Photo, name and role is all that is needed.

Think about how much transition work goes in to preparing pre schoolers for their new teacher and that's one adult.

All children and parents deserve to know exactly who, is who. You're not asking a ridiculous amount at all.

Nurseries will have a high turn over of staff unfortunately because they are very low paid for the level of responsibility they have. She might have been a new member of staff or just covering sickness or holidays.

Babies will often cry at drop offs it’s not unusual, especially if they aren’t overly familiar with the staff member. I don’t think it’s an Indication of him not enjoying his day there. He will be fine a few minutes after you left. You could have introduced yourself to be honest and said oh I’ve not seen you here before, I’m so and so’s mum nice to meet you! I think it’s easier if you try and build good relationships with the staff.

Have you actually said “Hi Good Morning. I realised I don’t know your name. I’m Jane. Joe’s mum” and she will probably say “Oh yes…. I’m Mary” and then you can say to your child “Ok…mummy is going to work. Have a nice day with Mary”.
Simples….as those meerkats say.