"4 Parent Behaviors at Drop-Off and Pick-Up That Drive Nursery Staff Crazy!"

Published on October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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A YOUNG woman has revealed four things parents do that nursery workers can’t stand.

So if you drop your off at a on a regular basis, you’ll need to listen up and take notes to avoid causing any subtle eye-rolling.

Woman taking a mirror selfie, wearing a white lace dress and holding a phone, with the text "My betrayal list as a nursery practitioner..." overlaid.A nursery worker has shared her “betrayal list” – and it includes a very popular drop-off sinCredit: tiktok/@chloe.webbxo1 A "My betrayal list" of 9 items, including "Rice at meal times," "Pull up nappies," and "6pm pick ups and wanting a full handover."Not only this, but Chloe Webb, 24, also shared the mistake many parents often make that really grinds her gears – are you guilty?Credit: tiktok/@chloe.webbxo1

Posting on , Chloe Webb, a 24-year-old from got candid on the things she dislikes about her , including the ultimate sins many mothers do at drop-off and pick-up times.

Not only this, but she also acknowledged the type of she hates too.

Sharing her “betrayal list as a nursery practitioner,” Chloe expressed her frustration when parents put their children in .

She acknowledged that for her, she finds it much “easier” to change a child when they are wearing a normal nappy and as a result, she “much prefers normal nappies.”

As well as this, she also finds it highly irritating when parents don’t pack a change of for their kids.

Additionally, there’s two drop-off and pick-up behaviours that really grind Chloe’s gears.

Revealing her dislikes, she simply wrote: “6pm pick ups and wanting a full handover.”

As well as this, she added: “Ringing the doorbell before opening time.”

But it’s not just parents that do things to annoy nursery staff, as Chloe then shared more generic pet peeves she has about her job.

The young woman claimed that she finds it frustrating when she has to feed children , as it’s then a huge struggle and inconvenience to

As well as this, menu planning is something Chloe dislikes and she also hates having to do assessments of children’s development.

Similarly, Chloe isn’t keen on having the pressure of visits and to top it off, hates how fast bugs spreads at her place of work.

Alongside her list of dislikes about Chloe simply penned: “Sorry not sorry.”

Social media users react

Chloe’s clip, which was posted under the username @ chloe.webbxo1 , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 79,200 views.

One person asked: “Wait, why are pull-ups bad?? Nappies are impossible to get on my toddler, it’s like wrestling a baby crocodile.”

Different parenting techniques

Here are some widely recognised methods:

Authoritative Parenting
This technique will often foster independence, self-discipline, and high self-esteem in children.
It is often considered the most effective, this technique is where parents set clear expectations – enforcing rules – whilst also showing warmth and support.

Authoritarian Parenting
This is opposite to authoritative parenting, as it is where the parent sets high demands but is low on responsiveness.
It involves ensuring the child is obedient and often employ punitive measures. While this can lead to disciplined behaviour, it may also result in lower self-esteem and social skills in children.

Permissive Parenting
Permissive parents tend to be indulgent and lenient, often taking on a role more akin to a friend than an authority figure. They are highly responsive but lack demandingness, granting children a lot of freedom. This method can nurture creativity and a free-spirited nature but may also result in poor self-regulation and difficulties with authority.

Uninvolved Parenting
Uninvolved or neglectful parenting is marked by low responsiveness and low demands. Parents in this category offer minimal guidance, nurturing, or attention. This often leaves children feeling neglected, which can have significant negative effects on their emotional and social development.

Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parents are extremely involved and overprotective, frequently micromanaging their children’s lives. Although their goal is to protect and support, this approach can hinder a child’s ability to develop independence and problem-solving skills.

Free-Range Parenting
Free-range parenting encourages children to explore and learn from their surroundings with minimal parental interference. This method promotes independence and resilience but requires a safe and supportive environment to be successful.

Attachment Parenting
According to Marriage.com , Attachment parenting focuses on physical closeness and emotional bonding, often through practices such as co-sleeping and baby-wearing. This approach aims to create secure attachments and emotional well-being, but demands significant time and emotional commitment from parents.
Each of these parenting techniques has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The key is to find a balanced approach that aligns with the family’s values and meets the child’s needs for a healthy, happy upbringing.

To this, Chloe responded and confirmed: “Changing nine toddlers pull-ups in a row isn’t for me.”

Meanwhile, another added: “From another this is spot on!”

At the same time, other nursery workers eagerly raced to the comments to share the other things they also can’t stand.

High top Converse… just no thanks

TikTok user

One woman wrote: “Parents bringing in their toddlers when they are clearly sick.”

A second sighed: “Dungarees on children!”

Someone else penned: “High top … just no thanks.”

Whilst another fumed: “Cornflour and water play – big no no for me.”

Closeup of cute little 12 months old toddler baby girl child sitting on potty. Kid playing with big plush soft toy. Toilet training concept. Baby learning, development stepsAccording to Chloe, she can’t stand it when kids are sent to nursery wearing pull-up nappiesCredit: Getty Pre-school teacher playing with girls in kindergartenShe also hates it when kids aren’t given a spare change of clothesCredit: Getty

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