Asks for Nappy for Poos

[Frangipani Lou]

Yes, im a Kindergarten teacher working in 4 year old sessional kindergarten with a background in childcare- currently on maternity leave. Yes your idea sounds reasonable. It's unlikely she would do a poo at kinder and might wait until she gets home.
I'd encourage you to request that they change her still though. It is part of their job. Sometimes the 'expected' line is used by some staff because of facilities or because they just don't want to be changing nappies/ pull-ups... almost a snobby thing.
I'd ask them why it's expected, especially in 3year old kindergarten.
On the 'lying'... It's very normal at this age and beyond for children to lie. It's a vital part of brain development and shows a level of maturity vital for self preservation and living in a social world.

[goddessofdawn]

Thanks Frangipani Lou, that was very helpful. We have had kindy orientation so I'm familiar with their facilities - there are 3 toilets (adult sized with step stools) but no facilities for changing. I'm assuming that's what they will tell me. Or the old, "if we do it for one child we'll have to do it for all"...

I will definitely talk to them about it them. I really hope we can come to some kind of agreement. I have had to make peace with the situation, for my own happiness and sanity So if worse comes to worst, I will do my best to find a childcare centre who run a kindy program. DD is *desperate* for kindy. She thrives when in the company of other children, and I feel she really needs this.

Thanks again.