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To ask if it’s bad to send your children to childcare when you’re not working?

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lilacfield · 26/07/2024 16:16

I probably know the answer but feel a bit guilty as both cried when I dropped them off. They go 3 days a week but I don’t work in school holidays.

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Livinginvnam · 26/07/2024 16:20

Our local (non-UK) kindergarten has a summer school. Even though we're both teachers, our daughter is still going as we think it's important to keep her in a routine. She had 3 weeks off when we travelled, but she's back now and seems to be mostly enjoying it.

dettw · 26/07/2024 16:19

@lilacfield childcare is work though? So the question is, is it bad for you to have three days off work a week? I think we can safety say no, given you’ll be on call for them 24/7 the rest of the week.

Thatsnotmynose · 26/07/2024 16:18

Keeping up routine is fine. As is helping them socialise. As is having some time to be you.

FragmentedProvision · 26/07/2024 16:18

Definitely fine to do that! You have stuff to do, and it keeps their routine.

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