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nursery opening hours

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scottishgal09 · 12/06/2024 22:58

I need to go back to work so will soon be putting my 9 month old in nursery, only thing is that the earliest I can find any nursery open is 7 am to 7 pm. The 7 pm closing time is fine but I really find I need a opening time of 6 pm. I also work Saturday mornings so need something that is open 6 days. Start time should be at least 6:00 pm but I struggle to find this. Do these type of nursery’s exist? What are the opening and closing hours for your nursery’s? Why don’t nursery’s take into account that some parents need to work 6 days 🤨?

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CelesteCunningham · 12/06/2024 23:01

Sorry OP, all of the nurseries around here open at 7:30 and none open on weekends. I think you'll struggle.

Have you looked at childminders?

CountryMumof4 · 12/06/2024 23:01

I've never known a nursery open from 06:00 - more 07:00 or 07:30, nor be open on Saturdays. Could a childminder or nanny be an option instead?

Dramatic · 12/06/2024 23:00

I've never known a nursery to open before 7, I'm sure they exist but they are probably few and far between. I also think you'll struggle to find anywhere that will take your child for 6 days. Do you absolutely have to work 6 days? That's got to be more than full time?