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Should I send my child to pre school

218 replies

HearMeRawwr · 21/01/2021 10:22

My child's preschool is open as normal but given the current infection rates in England I'm wary of sending her. She's ambivalent, she seems to enjoy it, however she equally happy spending time with me (I'm a SAHM).
I'm also worried they may close all pre school settings as further covid reduction/control measures, and don't want her further disruption to her routine.
WWYD

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IndecentFeminist · 22/01/2021 11:32

My youngest goes while I'm off for the same reason Zem

HereComesATractor · 22/01/2021 13:43

I have PND and I’m on maternity leave. No HCP has given two shits about my family’s wellbeing during the pandemic, but the staff at my child’s nursery care. Just one day a week at nursery is keeping us all on an even keel. It’s absolutely necessary for us.

shindiggery · 22/01/2021 13:57

I do hope you and your partner recover quickly.

shindiggery · 22/01/2021 13:58

goldenpoppy

november90 · 22/01/2021 14:13

My son is 4 and in pre school and I'm a single mum on mat leave with a 8 month baby. I haven't taken my son out of nursery. It would be an absolute massive disruption to him and he would struggle so much with being at home 24/7. This past year has been really challenging for these little kiddies and I have to put his development and interaction as a priority aswell. Like someone else has put, I'm sure most people made the most of the relaxations during dec and before whilst they could so I think this approach applies for the nursery children too.

Before anyone comes for me, I 100% respect and adhere to all rules and I'm no anti vaxer or anything.... but as a mum I have to consider what's best for my son and him having a slither of normality is it.

AiryFairyMum · 22/01/2021 14:16

@GoldenPoppy

If you feel shes ok, please keep her home, the less children who are in the more staff can distance from each other. I am typing this from my hospital bed where I am hopefully recovering from covid after lots of oxygen and a cocktail of drugs, My husband is in ICU. I caught it from a child who was brought in with 'just a cold' , 3 other staff members in the room caught it too.
So sorry to hear that. Hope you're feeling better soon, and your husband too.

No, we aren't sending ours in. We will do anything we can to help reduce transmission.

lcdododo · 22/01/2021 14:22

@Remmy123

Everyone Here will tell you you are selfish by sending her 😳

.... I'd send her - rates are dropping and they need interaction from other kids

But that's incorrect.

In those under 7, rates in schools are increasing dramatically

HereComesATractor · 22/01/2021 15:27

If you’re going to make statements like that lcdododo you need to provide your data source :)

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 15:45

@november90

My son is 4 and in pre school and I'm a single mum on mat leave with a 8 month baby. I haven't taken my son out of nursery. It would be an absolute massive disruption to him and he would struggle so much with being at home 24/7. This past year has been really challenging for these little kiddies and I have to put his development and interaction as a priority aswell. Like someone else has put, I'm sure most people made the most of the relaxations during dec and before whilst they could so I think this approach applies for the nursery children too.

Before anyone comes for me, I 100% respect and adhere to all rules and I'm no anti vaxer or anything.... but as a mum I have to consider what's best for my son and him having a slither of normality is it.

Me too. My DS struggled with the first lockdown and was presented as being quite anxious.

I was so happy when they said nursery children were allowed to go in.

The early years are crucial for development. I'm glad Kate Middleton said that parents underestimate the importance of early years development because I think they do too. There were so many negative reactions to the nursery children being able to go back. So frustrating.

There has been endless positives to my DS being allowed back, his speech is coming on, his social skills have improved but more importantly he has a smile of his face.

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 15:46

*But that's incorrect.

In those under 7, rates in schools are increasing dramatically*

I think you need to show the evidence for this too.

lcdododo · 22/01/2021 15:51

@HereComesATractor @Bumblebee1980a

On the government website

Should I send my child to pre school
Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 16:52

This data is between the ages of 2 years and year 6.

The op said under 7 and I assumes she means age 7.

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 16:55

[quote lcdododo]**@HereComesATractor* @Bumblebee1980a*

On the government website[/quote]
The data is from age 2 to year 6.

How does this prove that rates are rising because 4 and under are back at school.

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 17:10

Pointless debate really as nursery children are allowed in school and hopefully it will stay that way.

It's ok to have healthcare workers risking their lives looking after covid patients but oh no not teachers. Our teachers wear PPE and are glad to be back looking after the nursery children.

lcdododo · 22/01/2021 17:33

@Bumblebee1980a

You're not going to get the proof you want. It doesn't exist. But it's quite shockingly clear that the rates are going up because children are back in school

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 17:37

[quote lcdododo]@Bumblebee1980a

You're not going to get the proof you want. It doesn't exist. But it's quite shockingly clear that the rates are going up because children are back in school [/quote]
Ok if you say so 🙂

You asked for evidence from the other OP shame you can't do the same.

lcdododo · 22/01/2021 17:42

@Bumblebee1980a

I didn't ask for any evidence?

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 17:57

[quote lcdododo]@Bumblebee1980a

I didn't ask for any evidence?[/quote]
Apologises, I've had a look and it was someone else.

I just find it so irritating that people are still banging on about their displeasure at nursery children being back in school.

If you're working from home you cannot put a child under 4 in front of a laptop and say crack on I'll see you in a couple of hours!

If you're a SAHM you still have validated reasons for sending your child in, reasons I've mentioned in other posts.

Nursery children need to learn the basics and they NEED social interaction, that's how they learn, it's what keeps them going. They are also old enough to understand that something isn't right (virus) but too young to understand what.

You have to take mental health into consideration. It's not just about physical health!

lcdododo · 22/01/2021 18:08

@Bumblebee1980a

I totally agree. I send my young son in because the risk is small and I think he benefits more from in, and also I've got cabin fever.

I think it's finding a balance between saying that children being back does inevitably cause cases to rise, but that it all brings lots of positives

pinkpip100 · 22/01/2021 18:21

@Bumblebee1980a

Pointless debate really as nursery children are allowed in school and hopefully it will stay that way.

It's ok to have healthcare workers risking their lives looking after covid patients but oh no not teachers. Our teachers wear PPE and are glad to be back looking after the nursery children.

The vast majority of nursery staff do not wear PPE, even if yours do.
Freddiefox · 22/01/2021 18:25

Our teachers wear PPE and are glad to be back looking after the nursery children.

Teachers/nursery staff are advised not to wear PPE. What employee would tell a client that they didn’t want to be there and weren’t glad to be there.

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 18:40

@Freddiefox

Our teachers wear PPE and are glad to be back looking after the nursery children.

Teachers/nursery staff are advised not to wear PPE. What employee would tell a client that they didn’t want to be there and weren’t glad to be there.

As I have said nursery staff wear PPE.

The nursery staff look genuinely happy and I've chatted with them and they've told me.

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 18:42

[quote lcdododo]@Bumblebee1980a

I totally agree. I send my young son in because the risk is small and I think he benefits more from in, and also I've got cabin fever.

I think it's finding a balance between saying that children being back does inevitably cause cases to rise, but that it all brings lots of positives[/quote]
Totally agree.

Ilovegreentomatoes · 22/01/2021 19:02

What about the mental health of the nursery staff? Of course because you had a chat with some and they were all so happy to be back!Hmm

Bumblebee1980a · 22/01/2021 19:06

@Ilovegreentomatoes

What about the mental health of the nursery staff? Of course because you had a chat with some and they were all so happy to be back!Hmm
Like most mothers my child is my priority. We look after the nursery staff.

Yes I've had a chat with some of them and they are happy to be in. I'll take her at her word and not dissect it.

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