Would it be OTT to give preschool an 'about me' card?

[Sunflowersandsnowdrops]

Hi all, some context, my son starts at preschool on Thursday, but he's not been offered any settling in days (have asked repeatedly and they said they'd call to discuss but it never happens) and they've not got any info on him beyond his name. They do run a toddler group for an hour on Fridays which we take him to, though he's just played quietly by himself and hasn't really interacted with any of the teachers/teaching assistants. He's a shy boy with some sensory issues (mainly around food, but also things like messy play) and I worry that as they know next to nothing about him it might make settling him in hard. Would I be overstepping to give them a little card with a few key facts about him on his first day? He's very excited to go (mainly to play with the water table and the toy kitchen) but when we've been to the toddler group he always makes sure to check I'm still around. I worry that without a familiar face he'll struggle and it'll become a Big Thing rather than just going to playgroup by himself, which is how we've marketed it to him so far.
So, do you think I'd be overstepping to give them a little info sheet about him or should I just let it be and let the preschool do their thing?

To be honest, I wouldn’t send him there. Do you have any other options?

I'd be a bit concerned to be honest, doesn't sound like they've prepared whatsoever. They should ask about his likes, dislikes, things to watch out for.My sons' nursery gave us a sheet asking loads of questions about them (and yes, I was one of 'those mums' that wrote so much I added another page of paper...)

Most pre schools send home an 'all about me' booklet for you to fill in for them. I would contact the school and ask if they've missed asking for this information?

I wouldn't be happy with their hands off approach. My experience, well before covid, was to have a couple of play dates where I was present at first then retreated to office for "paper work". And then short bursts to let my children find their feet.

On both occasions I had to fill in extremely detailed information - important people in their lives, any language they used, any sensory issues, favourite colours, etc etc. They then produced a "this is me" laminated book and it was added to over time. A very handy resource and vital I would imagine. Do you think they have information from the play group?

Thank you for your replies 😊
There is another nursery he could go to, but I was less impressed with their facilities/style of play. It was very regimented from what I saw, whereas this preschool is very open plan, free-flow, they can play outside as and when they choose to etc. It's also attached to what will be his primary school and I like the idea of him having friends he can move up with.
I will call them tomorrow to see if I can get some solid information. All calls filter through the receptionist (who is lovely) but I think things aren't passed along as they should be. I'm not desperate for him to start so am not opposed to waiting an extra week or so if there's been an oversight somewhere/applying for the other nursery if needs be.
The staff are lovely and it's really highly rated by other parents, but I just feel that maybe our application has been bungled a bit..

It's not a very good start is it.

My daughter had a settling in session and a vast amount of paperwork that had to be completed ranging from toileting needs and what she could and couldn't do at this stage. Likes, dislikes who would be her main contact ect

I would be really concerned if they don't even know at this stage if he has an allergy or where he may need support.

I would hold off until you have a nursery that takes more interest in the little ones

And u r still going to send him there?
There must be better places.