Hello, we’ve recently relocated. DS started new nursery just before 3rd birthday & has been there for 4 months. Had previously been with a childminder since 16mo, plus 1 day at a pre-school for 3months before we moved. So this is his 3rd setting he’s been in. He doesn’t seem to have settled at all - still very upset at drop off, doesn’t talk at all & pretty much refuses to eat there. He used to be the happiest little boy, so easy going. As soon as we leave nursery he starts talking again but doesn’t say a word in front of them. Is this normal? I’m just not sure it is the right fit for him? Or is it that he’s obviously had a lot of changes recently: new home, town, people, leaving childminder who had attachment with.
We were living somewhere temporarily whilst we settled in this area and are moving into our own home soon where there will be other nurseries closer. Is it ok to move him again? That would be his 4th setting before he’s 3 and a half. He will be starting school in 1 year; is it worth seeing if he’s happier at a new place or not worth the disruption of leaving & settling in again? I would appreciate your thoughts, thanks so much!