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Nursery’s or childcare

So I work in a nursery myself. I’m currently on maternity leave but I’m stuck on what I wish to do.

I really do not want my child going to a nursery yet, having worked in one I really can’t stand the way the staff treat the children. I want my baby to be socialised but the thought of her not being able to talk and tell me how her days were really doesn’t sit well with me. My work keep talking to me about coming back and I just don’t have an answer. I want to stay off work until she’s able to talk but I’m unsure how I’ll be able to pay for my bills.

I can’t work in the same room as my baby as the nursery don’t allow it, maybe for bias reasons I’m unsure. But I don’t think I would get on well with the other staff if I hear how my daughter may have been treated. They get very stressed at the babies in the baby room especially during meal times, and for some reason a lot of the babies tend to have nappy rashes that aren’t cared for.

I enjoy my job because I care about the children, but often see a lot of issues as each staff kind of does what they want, or what they think is right. Everyone has different opinions so there isn’t a great routine for the kids, and not to mention since I’ve been gone all I’ve been told by my staff friends is how much the nursery has turned to chaos! Behaviour seems to be awful and not managed well, and I don’t want it rubbing off!

I would consider other nursery’s but I’d also like to work at the nursery my child goes too as it would be more convenient. Anyone have any suggestions? I have been adviced to stay off work until she can talk and just look after her myself but I’m not sure how money side of things would work