I have a bit of a dilemma - not a life threatening one at all and not one that is bothering me too much but I'm thinking about it and I need some words of wisdom and want to hear of people's experience so I can make a decision. I am also aware that I'm extremely lucky to be in this situation and have a choice...
DD is 14 months old. She's great, active (nearly walking), eating well, interacts well with children and adults (I've gone to baby groups since she was 2 weeks old) and generally a content little baby (other than being v frustrated at not quite walking and her flaming teeth are doing my head, as well as hers )
We have the option of sending her to nursery. My DP works in education and he thinks she would benefit from a half day or day a week - to be away from me and learn in a different environment.
I see his point and to a degree, I agree that it might benefit her and also me as I can have a set time each week to do my work (I work from home, part time hours and fit them in around naps, evenings or if MIL helps out).
But I also feel guilty that I'd be sending her to someone else to care for, when I can do it myself.
I've also had a discussion this week with a friend who owns a nursery and she advised that it would benefit DD at this age. She advised that she could see the difference in children who have been to nursery, even just for a day, compared to those that haven't, by the time they go to pre-school. This is more or less what DP said too. With her being a summer baby (August), it is something that those in education look at in terms of progress etc.
I hope I'm making sense
So, we're in this brilliant position whereby we CAN afford to use childcare or not (I know this isn't a choice for some and I'm completely aware of that) but I just don't know what to do for the best of my DD.
Any experiences?
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Will DD benefit from going to a nursery?
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GodisaDJ · 04/10/2012 09:55
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