The main problem with an Ultra Pricey Nursery.
/I’m sorry but a nursery is a nursery.
I’ve worked in many.
I’ve seen their huge limitations.
I’ve seen their tremendous struggles.
I’ve seen how much is expected of everyone working in a nursery.
Ultra Pricey Nurseries have one main problem.
Here it is for you.
Over reliance on it.
And over reliance on a nursery - and I truly do not care which one it is- will ultimately lead to severe disappointment.
Those of you who know me well, know my views about nurseries in the UK.
Nurseries are for babysitting.
That’s why I sent my son to nursery anyway. I had no other intention other than to pay for a nursery to baby sit my son so that I could work. I had no expectations when it came to his learning - I have always been the one solely responsible for that. The amount of parents each week who call me to express their extreme disappointment in the nursery or pre- school that they send their child to actually blows my mind.
Now, do not hear my words as criticism or slander to anyone working in a nursery. I have nothing but the utmost respect for anyone who works in a nursery. I certainly was not respected by many parents when I worked in nurseries! But I will always have the most respect for anyone who takes the time out of their own precious day to look after the most precious person in my life. Always.
Paying 8-10k+ a term on a nursery will not = the most amazing learning experience and curriculum acceleration for your child. Just be aware of that.
If you make the choice to invest 8-10k+ a term on a nursery, make it! And be delighted with it. Just have more reasonable expectations of the nursery provider.
They can claim all they want, but a nursery will never be able to support your child with their learning as much as you can at home on a 1:1 basis.
That is all.
