DS turns three soon and so is eligible for a place at a private kindergarten (affiliated with my work). I'm torn between taking the place and letting him stay at his current nursery. Looking for opinions:
Pro
- Across the road from my work. Can drop off at 8.30 and be at my desk for 8.35. Don't need to pick him up until 6 (but would likely get him 4.30ish)
- Current situation means I can't drop him until 8 and not getting in until nearer 9.
- £100 a month cheaper for his full time place vs. 3 days at current nursery
- Really great reputation. Think DS would love the learning.
Con
- Central location means that I'd have to do every pick up/drop off. Parking/getting out during rush hour would be a nightmare for his dad.
- Walk from train station is 15m uphill at a fast pace. God knows how long with a 3 year old.
- I'm off one day a week and usually spend with DS. He'd be expected to attend the full week, so no DS/me day.
- He's not going to the affiliated school when he's old enough - can't afford it. He'd make friends and then not go to school with them. He loves his current friends at nursery too.
I'm really torn.