DS is due to start nursery in six weeks time, when he will be nine months old, when I return to work full time. We did all of our nursery visits and registered his place when I was pregnant (busy area of London with long waiting lists!) and were very happy with the nursery we had chosen at the time.
However, I have just taken him to his first settling in session and I hated it! Babies were left to cry, no organised activities (singalongs etc), staff were caring but not very engaged. I have been comforting myself with the thought that, even though he won't get as much love or as many cuddles at nursery, at least he will get lots of stimulation. But after my visit this morning I feel as if he gets more stimulation at home with me - playing with friends, going to the park and going to music sessions / rhyme time / baby bounce etc.
So now I am torn. Becoming a SAHM is not an option. The nursery is hugely expensive (more than 1.5 times our mortgage - bloody London prices!) and I am now wondering if it is worth it. Do I leave him there? Try to find another (maybe cheaper, but probably similar quality) nursery place? Has anyone had good experiences with childminders? Nanny or nanny share is too expensive in this area. I am feeling sick at the thought of leaving my little boy there!
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Having a wobble about DS starting nursery - would appreciate some advice!
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MrsD28 · 18/01/2017 15:38
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