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Can I use a childminder for wrap around care?

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ziggiestardust · 17/12/2013 21:31

DH works shifts, and I work 9-5.

50% of the time, DH will be able to do pick up and drop off. The other 50%, because the nursery is 8-4:30 (and it's really good so am reluctant to choose another), would it be possible to drop DS at a childminder to be dropped off at nursery, and for the CM to pick him up and keep him until 6pm?

It's just an extension of the care, so 2.5 hours a day, possibly less, 50% of the time.

Is this acceptable? Can you do this?

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Pancakeflipper · 17/12/2013 21:45

Sadly not near Surrey but hope you find someone who can help.

NickNacks · 17/12/2013 21:44

Oh gosh no not offended!

NickNacks · 17/12/2013 21:42

No your missing the point. You'd probably have to pay for all the days even on the weeks you won't need them. Unless someone has an ad-hoc space for an under 5 they don't mind giving you.

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ziggiestardust · 17/12/2013 21:41

nicknacks I can understand that, I hope I didn't offend you.

pancakeflipper where are you based? Do you think I'd be able to find this sort of arrangement in Surrey?

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ziggiestardust · 17/12/2013 21:40

I can give days and hours required 6 weeks prior, so notice isn't a problem.

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Pancakeflipper · 17/12/2013 21:37

My neighbour have this type of care for her 2 children. Her childminder works with another childminder making school and nursery pick-up easier.
In fact I think the child minder just now does drop offs and pick ups and has no full time charges.

NickNacks · 17/12/2013 21:35

Hmm.

I theiry yes but I wouldn't give up a full time space for such little hours. I'd also feel pretty second best being asked to only drop and collect at another childcare provision.

MortifiedAnyFuckerAdams · 17/12/2013 21:34

Yep. Most will want set days, but yes.

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