Nursery advice..

[DirtySexyMummy]

My DS has got a place in a really good nursery, one of the best in the city (apparently).

For his starting week, he has to go in for one hour every day, 11-12, with either his mum or dad. His dad is at work these times, but can take time off on 2 days for it, and I was going to do the rest (I work at night)

However, we got the start date through and it happens to be the week I am on holiday. Never thought it would be an problem as we were told he would start in September, but this is in August.

Does anyone know what will happen if I ask to change the week? Is there a chance he could lose his place? Should I even ask?

Any advice at all would be greatly appreciated.

[DirtySexyMummy]

Bump.. anyone?

[LIZS]

Is it private or LEA ? Have you seen any t and c's ? They would probably just move the start date back.

[LittleMyDancing]

always worth asking, I would say - they're not going to take the place away just for asking. they'd be pretty unreasonsable not to let you change, especially as they said Sep to you in the first place.

good luck!

[LittleMyDancing]

btw I love your screen name

[thebecster]

I would ask, but say how keen you are to make sure he keeps his place, so they know that you're willing to be flexible if it comes down to that. I doubt it would though. Good luck and hope he enjoys it!

[DirtySexyMummy]

Its not private, but what does LEA mean?

There are 5 children starting every week for 6 weeks. So, I am concerned that if I ask to change DS week, then they will have to swap him with someone else, is this even feasible? Is it fair to ask this, or should I just get someone else to take him?

[eenybeeny]

are you going on holiday without him? I think the point is that he goes with you or his Dad as its meant to acclimatise him to the nursery and also to make you familier with it. But I would ask them if you can swap I dont think there is any harm in that!

[harpomarx]

can't see why he would lose his place, dsm - it sounds totally non-controversial to ask to start later, especially since this is what they led you to believe would happen.

And you don't sound like the kind of gal to be intimidated by a few nursery teachers!

anyway, they can't chuck him out 'cos you asked.

[eenybeeny]

I dont know what LEA means either! nursery virgin!

[LIZS]

Local education authority , so state funded.

Confused now, you are away on holiday but not ds ? What were you going to do with him otherwise ? I expect you could swap but he may have to start 6 weeks later.

[eenybeeny]

I dont know what LEA means either! nursery virgin!

[eenybeeny]

sorry double posted

[DirtySexyMummy]

Oh, yes holiday is not with DS.

I have childcare worked out for the week I am away, between childminder, his Dad and my parents. But, my parents work FT, as does his dad, and the childminder has other children so she can't go to the nursery for an hour every day.

Thanks harpo - I guess you are right, they can't chuck him out for asking! I was really worried about it as it is a really good nursery and very hard to get into, and I was concerned he would lose his place.. also I don't want him to start off on a bad foot, or them thinking I am an annoying, demanding mummy because that is the complete opposite of me!

I wanted some perspective, I don't want them to think I am being precious, and asking them to make all this effort to change because of my holiday.. IYKWIM

[harpomarx]

ha ha, dsm.

my mum claims that she once saw my medical record over her gp's shoulder. It said 'difficult mother'!

(he was right, too )