DD is 2 this week. She goes to nursery 3 days a week as I work part-time, and has been going to the same nursery for a year. She took a long time to settle, as she is very attached to her dad and me and hates being left; but she has now built very close relationships with her key worker.
The reason I am worried is that nursery say that she tends to sit alone while at nursery and sometimes cries when encouraged to join the other children (although she's happy playing with the adults). For example, at mealtimes she quite often insists on sitting alone rather than with the other children and gets really upset if urged to join them (and it seems to be genuine upset rather than a temper tantrum). She also seems to be a lot quieter at nursery - at home she's very chatty and sings aloud. On play dates or trips to baby groups she seems very interested in the other children and for example, will go for the piece of equipment that other children are playing on - so it doesn't seem to be as much of an issue outside nursery - although she doesn't play collaboratively as yet.
Her broader development seems fine. She has a vocabulary of 70-80 words (more daily), is affectionate and constantly pointing things out. No problems with eye contact and she loves books and simple puzzles. She walked late (18 months) but is now confidently running around and loves her trips to the park. She is also a very good sleeper and a reasonably good eater. She is quite a timid child and hates change or disruption to her routine and does have some spectacular tantrums, but nothing too unusual.
Sorry for the long post, but very grateful for any advice!