How do you feel about daycare/nursery workers being affectionate with your toddler?

Little kids need physical affection so I’m okay with hugging and cuddling. There is no need for kissing imo. So many germs.

I probably wouldn’t be mad. Just kind of grossed out.

I wouldn’t be okay if it was a random
Adult bt these are caregivers, babysitters and teachers, these are ppl we obviously trust with our kids so I wouldn’t mind at all. I need my child to know that they are loved and those ppl whom I trusted to take care of him can also show affection cuz they care abt him. It’s absolutely heartwarming when I see these ppl who are paid to take care of ur child go above and beyond, it shows that they care abt ur child not this getting a paycheck also equally heartwarming when ur kid feels safe enough to recieve it

I never kissed any of the children in my care but I smothered those kiddos in cuddles and love if they wanted or needed it. We (childcare givers) are those children’s safe space when their parents were away, their need for physical affection and closeness doesn’t end when their parents walk out the door. I had children attached to me all day long, holding my hand/hugging/sitting on my lap/asking for their hair to be played with etc (I worked with 3-5 year olds) and i wouldn’t have any little one in my care feel unloved, anxious or scared because they wanted a cuddle and couldn’t have one!

Even when I saw my preschoolers out in and around town with their parents you bet if they ran over to me shouting my name I’d wrap them in a bear hug! Hell the amount of parents I’ve had to give a cuddle too aswell! 🩷

Don't kiss my children. But I love when they get hugged, cuddled and otherwise loved on

My lo loves her daycare. Her bday is this weekend so today was her class party and when she got there all the teachers came running to hug her and say happy birthday. It was so sweet and made me feel good that she is so loved.

Hugging, yes. Kissing, no.

I would be very surprised if a childcare worker ever kissed a child. Just as I’d be very surprised if they never picked them up or gave them a hug.

To me it shows they love them . I’m more than happy with it as long as as my son is xx

My child goes to an in home daycare and every morning my kids run up and hug her. They love her so much. She's like a second mom to them. Sometimes she has her mom come and my daughter calls her 'grammy'. It's so cute!

I work in a childcare and I don’t kiss them , I hug and pick them up .

Physical affection from trusted adults is so important. I was absolutely affectionate with my toddlers when I worked with them and gave them hugs and held them. I avoided kissing them though and redirected them if they tried to kiss me. But it wouldn't bother me if a teacher kissed my daughter's cheek.

Every time I drop my son off at nursery there is at least one kid having a cuddle with a teacher haha, I never thought twice about it! I think it’s sweet

Don't mind the holding and hugging as it shows care and support but I'd feel very uncomfortable with kissing

It would be odd to me if a toddler caregiver WASN’T affectionate with their pupils.

Hugs I would be ok with but kisses NOPE

how is hugging children in your care predatory?

say for example your child is crying because they miss their parents, inconsolable. What would you want a child are worker to do? Leave them there crying or give them a cuddle?

i LOVE my daycare kids. i spent more time with them than my own children and family and there were a few that i would’ve taken home w me any day i loved them so much 🤍 makes me sad to think about now honestly like idk how big they are now or anything and im sure they won’t remember me but they will be apart of me forever 🤞

As long as its not kisses Im ok with it. Like toddlers need affection and toddlers are so cute. A little cuddle from their teacher won't hurt.