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nosh99 · 12/06/2025 19:06

Hey everyone! I’m wondering if anyone has any positive stories about sending their little ones to nursery? I’ve been thinking about sending my little one to nursery part time
once I go back to work and all I’ve been hearing are stories of abuse. So naturally I’m feeling quite anxious about it 🥲

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nosh99 · 13/06/2025 09:20

OnlyMabelInTheBuilding · 13/06/2025 05:23

Don’t use TikTok for any kind of research. It’s powered by morons.

Lesson learnt haha!

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nosh99 · 13/06/2025 09:22

mintgreensoftlilac · 12/06/2025 21:39

Where are you hearing these stories of abuse?

my DD going to nursery at 11 months was the best thing ever. She’s learning so many skills, has loads of lovely play opportunities and experiences every day, eats so much better, is developing lovely relationships with staff. Honestly I love it and she seems to enjoy it too. Very happy to go in every day.

what are your concerns?

I think I am just feeling anxious about leaving DS when I go back to work. Plus all the scaremongering from extended family members and parents on TikTok hasn’t really helped.

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looselegs · 13/06/2025 09:28

As with everything, you only ever hear the horror stories- they're the one's that attract more attention! I'm a childminder, have been for 25 years, and all the other childminders- which are a lot- I've ever known have been amazing.
Gut feeling helps- it's never wrong!

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GreenMeeple · 13/06/2025 12:40

nosh99 · 13/06/2025 09:20

This is really reassuring to hear! I think I’m just anxious about leaving ds and going back to work. Plus all the scaremongering from parents on TikTok and extended family members has made my anxiety ten times worse.

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It's very normal to be anxious. It's a scary thing leaving your child with people you don't really know. I'm a very level headed person, I normally don't get emotional about things, but I cried on my way home the first few days dropping DS off at nursery. It did take him a bit of time too settled properly but once they are familiar with the new setting, people and routines most kids seem to enjoy it.

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