Moving to a different nursery, just not feeling it

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DC started nursery in Feb 2020 but of course we then went into lockdown. Started back 4 days a week September 2020. Very well settled and happy in the baby room, all fine.

Recently moved up a room (6 weeks or so) and since then something has just not felt right. There have been a couple of bruises (leant back on chair and bumped his head etc) and one day I went to pick him up he had climbed up something in the garden so he was quite far off the ground. Only one member of staff out there and she hadn't seen, eventually she did and got them down etc but it really shook me up thinking about what if they had fallen.

We alerted the owner about what happened and she was good about it, made some changes in the garden etc, but I still can't shake this feeling that the staff in that room just don't pay attention enough. I guess partly because they have more children in that room.

We're going to see a different nursery next week with a view to moving DC. I think DH thinks I'm overreacting a bit and I know I'm over anxious, but I don't want to take DC to nursery and be worrying all day because I don't trust the nursery.

But also I'm worried about moving DC and having to settle them all over again. Is it causing unnecessary disruption for them? I just don't know what to do for the best. Any wise word or exerience welcome. Should I listen to my gut?

Ex nursery manager here

How old is your child? Also, how
Amy staff and children can you remember were outside when your child
Was climbing?

Always go with your gut.. it's never usually wrong.

*Many not Amy

If you have doubts I'd move your son. Like PP said. Go with your instincts.

Had a similar situation with DC1. Lots of small things that on their own weren't a massive deal but over time built up. I also felt palmed off when I spoke to nursery about my concerns. We talked about moving for ages as we were so worried about the disruption to DC but eventually got pushed over the edge by yet another small issue and went to see a new nursery. I burst into tears during the visit as the difference was obvious. Moved DC who thrived in new nursery and stayed there till starting school. My only regret is not moving DC sooner.

@BadMudda only 1 member of staff and probably 8 or more children. DC is 2. There are large doors to the main room they leave open and the other staff were in there but only 1 actually outside.

@DustyHoneydew thank you so much for sharing your experience I'm glad it worked out well for you.