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To think this is a sh*tty way to welcome a toddler?

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LimburgseVlaai · 05/10/2009 14:50

Dropped dd2 (age 2.6) off at nursery this morning.

Nursery worker: "Hello [dd], are you going to be a good girl and not pull any children off their bikes today?"

Background: On Friday, dd had to be told off for doing just this to another child while trying to get hold of a toy. I explained to her that it was not kind to snatch toys, that she had to ask nicely for a turn, etc. Forgot all about it over the weekend.

Until this morning!

AIBU or is this a shitty way to greet a toddler back after the weekend?

I am not at my best in the mornings so I just goggled at her. But now... but now... GRRRR

dd loves going to nursery, BTW. She was not at all bothered.

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stealthsquiggle · 05/10/2009 23:05

Having seen the juxtaposition of my post with janess404's, I think I should point out that by "went ballistic" I actually mean I went home, stewed about it, asked for a meeting with the manager, and (fairly) calmly went through the ways in which I found this particular woman an unacceptable keyworker for my DS.

LimburgseVlaai · 06/10/2009 14:04

Hello, back again. Sorry I can only log in at odd times. Again, thank you for your advice and opinions.

When I picked up dd yesterday that particular worker wasn't there. I asked how dd had got on, and another member of staff said she was "Just great, as usual."

Being a total conflict avoider I may leave it for now, but store it in case something happens again. DD isn't back at nursery now until Thursday.

Again, thank you to all.

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Curiousmama · 06/10/2009 17:18

Glad your dd was great as usual You'd soon know if she wasn't happy there.

FABIsInTraining · 07/10/2009 08:11

Having had a bad and upsetting experience at a childcare facility, I am a bit cynical and would advise you to keep a close eye on the situation. The staff could have been told to say all was fine.

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