Biting at nursery

[Bananatree]

Hi, my DS is 2.6 months, he has been at nursery since 8 months when i went back to work and has been the best thing I have done in his short life so far- he loves it
However there is one little noy there who keeps biting him. It started about a year ago really- occasionally and then I found out it was the same child. DS moved tothe toddler room in august last year and the little boy (J to save typing ! ) was still in the baby room so all was quiet- but over the last few weeks it has been really bad. The bruise on his arm from last wednesday is only just going down and he was bitten again today on the back of all places ! :huh:
When I bathed him just now I noticed a bruise on his chest which looks like a pinch or possiby another bite .
Am at my wit end now- I cant let it contimue- have told nuresry I want to speak with the manager but have so much else on my plate I just havent the time in the next few days.

The thing is I havent paid his fees for about 6 weeks now as am in such a mess financially which nursery know about and they get sure start funding for as I am a single parent but even still I feel so embaressed complaining when I havent paid.

Can anyone advise or help?
Sorry about typing am a bit stressed at the mo !!!

[~Twiggy~]

Hmmm no matter what your situ is financially-
If this biting is a problem in the nursery then surely it is up to the staff/management to address it.

It's their responsibility.

[Bananatree]

Thats what I was thinking- but am still a bit concerned they will bring it up if I arrange some sort of meeting.

I cant let it carry on tho- am a bit stuck as to what to say to the management too ??

[*Fallen Angel*]

The issue is not with your financial situ but the biting of your child. The nursery should be taking steps to tackle this and you have every right not to expect your child to come home with bite marks on a regular basis.

You are well within your rights to ask for a meeting regarding this. They should be able to explain to you their policy on this and how they deal with it.

[~Twiggy~]

Maybe something along the lines of what are your policies on children seen to be hurting others?
I'm concerned about my child being hurt and you not being aware of it? Has there been problems in the past?
Something like that maybe?
I'm sure some one with more knowhow will guide you along the right path anyhow. :)

[noo noo]

We've had to deal with this lots at nursery - both my two have been bitten by others. I've been trying to get into handbag to find stuff I'd posted about it there but it seems to be down. WIll try again later. They should have a clear policy on biting for starters.