God this is so hard.
I must be one of the least decisive people on this earth.
Been looking at nurseries with a view to taking a part-time place for DD from September.
Looked at 3.
Dismissed one straight away - just felt wrong somehow.
There are two others which both appear to be very good.
The first is quite a large converted Victorian "warehouse" type building with large rooms, all very clean and tidy and bright. Charges £32.50 a day, £18.50 for a morning or afternoon only slot.
Menu looked nice - mainly veggie and chicken, all food freshly cooked on premises. Snacks fresh fruit.
Staff seemed to be a mix but mainly young women.
Didn't see many children, no idea where they all were.
This one had quite a large indoor play room too.
Was shown round by deputy manager - took around 20-25 minutes.
Friend has her son there currently and is very happy with them, finds it quite "free" in philosophy.
The other place was much more "professional" in showing me round. Was there for an hour 15 minutes, spoke to the manager, was shown round rooms by different staff. DD sat with the other children and played while I looked round. She sat happily and chewed on a plastic toy and smiled at me every time I caught her eye.
Was shown a "typical" example of a day - seemed very regimented - change of activity every 1/2 hour or so.
Menu looked just as good, again cooked on premises. They claimed to give fresh fruit as snacks but I did see platefulls of biscuits at one point.
This one is cheaper, £31 a day, £18 for a morning and £16 an afternoon.
Children all looked happy and engaged.
Building is a seventies built extended family home so groups were separated from each other quite clearly.
Also have friends with babies there who are happy with the place.
The first would be more convenient for dropping off and picking up.
Both had similar outdoor play areas and trips to parks etc.
Sorry - using this as a way of thinking aloud.
Has anyone got any astute observations or questions whichj would help focus my mind on this? I'm finding it so hard ....
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Find nursery advice from other Mumsnetters on our Nursery forum.
Nurseries
Can anyone help me choose between two nurseries?? Please??
43 replies
Rowlers · 21/01/2005 10:31
OP posts:
Hausfrau ·
21/01/2005 10:34
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
Pamina3 ·
21/01/2005 10:36
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
lockets ·
21/01/2005 10:37
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn
Pamina3 ·
21/01/2005 10:52
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
Newsletters you might like
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.