Nursery World - Case study: Amy

Amy, aged three years and nine months, had attended nursery for a full day for almost a year. Initially she was rather timid but settled well, becoming a mainly outgoing and equable child who enjoyed the activities on offer. Following the birth of a sister, the staff noticed that she regressed a little, for example wetting herself on a couple of occasions. She was also observed to be somewhat listless. On one occasion she started crying and when asked what the matter was she said she hadn't said goodbye to her mummy that morning.

Following the birth of a sister, the staff noticed that she regressed a little, for example wetting herself on a couple of occasions. She was also observed to be somewhat listless. On one occasion she started crying and when asked what the matter was she said she hadn't said goodbye to her mummy that morning.

The nursery worker explained that mummy would be picking her up later and she could tell her then how she felt. Later, Amy again burst into tears when she was restrained from pushing in front of another child on the slide and had to wait her turn.

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