For this to make my blood run cold...

[FluentRubyDog]

First of all, kudos to all the nursery workers, it's hard, hard work for next to no reward and without you so many things wouldn't be possible.

But then this happens...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-69026072

And you wonder how many of these monsters will end up "working" with our babies, what with the increase in the government paid hours? How many will be properly vetted/trained?

Any reassurance from parents with little ones already in nursery from 9 months of age? This is making me seriously reconsider return to work as opposed to being a SAHM for a few years!

The government just want to shove parents into work and force them to use nurseries. Single parents now have no choice, parents used to be able to claim benefits and stay with their child until aged 16 if they wanted but now it’s no longer possible. 16 is perhaps a bit old but I think money would be better spent giving parents a decent allowance to stay home if they desire until their child is at least at school rather than chucking it at free/discounted childcare for said parents.

There’s no emphasis on the importance of being a mother and looking after your own children, it doesn’t make sense

It’s an awful story and tragically sad for the family but if you let that worry to the point you’re indicating then you’re going to have so many worries. You put your child in far more danger multiple times a day than the chances of this happening. Perspective is absolutely needed.