Can nursery be a positive experience?

Nursery is incredible! my daughter has been going since 9 months and is now 18 months and absolutely loves it. she’s cried maybe 5 times on the way in since going but I can always acquaint that to a bad night or something else. The nursery staff are so lovely and supportive with every question that I ever ask them, and they post regular updates so that I can keep an eye on her and not worry so much. It has definitely improved my mental health and overall exhaustion having time to myself to get housework done or studying/assignments as i’m a student. and you’re right in saying it definitely has improved my relationship with my daughter and the excitement of parenting again as i’m not so overwhelmed i have time and energy to plan fun days out/ actvivites etc. Also, 8 months is a great time for her to start if she does as they don’t tend to have that ‘stranger danger’ sense so strongly yet and the transition is a lot easier before that kicks in soon! my vote is do it! xxx

Absolutely

My kids ADORE nursery, every Sunday they do their calendar for the week and Wed/Thurs gets the school magnet.

My eldest has been going since 11 months and is incredible with her reading and communication skills, writing her name, making friends, organising play dates.

My son has been going for 2 months now since 18m and he runs in! No tears anymore, he’s off like a shot to play with his friends and the toys. His words are going along amazing too and he enjoys time on his own, without us or his big sister.

My girl is now 4 months into daycare and loves it. The transition is hard I won't lie. But she's learned SO much and grown soo much.

Ohhh I was super sad and anxious of sending her to nursery. It’s been a month now and I love it . I miss her so much during the day at work and when I get to see her it’s just so much happiness from both of us.

I feel much more on it and energetic (parent wise ) when we have Days together. I make sure we do really nice activities those days.

I feel so much happier going back to work (only part time tho)

Our son started at 13m and we were able to take 5 weeks from going there with him for an hour to him staying alone including his nap for six hours and while there were days and weeks (he’s 3.5 now) where he didn’t like it as much, he overall loves going there and is very comfortable and oftentimes doesn’t even want to be picked up in the afternoon 😅 the quality of the nursery and how the staff are treating the children is super important but with a good nursery I think it can be great and developmentally beneficial!

Both of my daughters started at 4 months old and they have both come on leaps and bounds.
Just do your research and view a few nurseries ask for opinions from other people in the area on fb on what nurseries etc.
they learn so much and the break is also great for yourself and your child x

100% found it a relief to go back to work and have some child free time. I missed her too, and worried about her. But it gave me more balance.