My husband took our almost 4 year old to preschool for an hour starter session this morning. On arrival a woman didn't speak to son, just told husband to just go and play with son ... so they did some arty stuff for half an hour meanwhile no one introduced themselves. He doesn't know who the key worker is, who the assistants are... the woman who seemed to be the leader talked to the mums and asked them questions about their kids, but nobody even said hello to my son, let alone ask anything about him.
The one time he was acknowledged was when he and another child were playing with a fire engine and woman came over and said to my husband, "oh we don't play with THOSE toys, only the ones that are already out... then "now don't play with that boys" - this toy apparently was already out... Five minutes later she wrapped up the session. My husband was really shocked he'd pretty much told off, and son was really enjoying himself then was berated in his first half hour of being there and being made to leave straight after being told off upset him. I'm miffed that there was no interaction, no welcome.
Our son had a great time anyway, apart from the fire engine incident. This new place is a purpose built preschool with fantastic resources and all my friend's kids are going there this term. I have no worries that it's a great place for him, but am really disappointed about this morning. I am taking him tomorrow while husband looks after other son - should I say something about today?
Am I being unreasonable and expecting too much in hoping that the key worker would say "Oh hello there, what's your name, lovely to meet you _ " or at the end explain to husband that they'll get round everyone else tomorrow, or say sorry we didn't get a chance to have a chat..."?