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Teacher trying to work out childcare options

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Teachermum2b · 30/09/2019 21:21

Hi I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on childcare options. I'm a teacher and I was just wondering if a nanny or childminder would charge for the school holidays. I know nurseries do nowadays and as I get 18 weeks holiday I just want to know if it's realistic that I would be able to find an option where we wont have to pay for 18 weeks extra childcare which I obviously wont be using. Any advice gratefully received.

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mnahmnah · 30/09/2019 21:30

We used a nursery with our eldest, totally term-time only. But that’s only 13 weeks holiday, not 18. Are you not in England? Or private school? Not sure they would do 18 weeks holiday. We use a childminder now with our youngest. Term-time only again. Most childminders in my experience will do it. Nurseries often don’t.

saraclara · 30/09/2019 21:29

I had a child minder who actively preferred having teachers' children, as it meant she could focus on her own children during the holidays. Consequently she didn't ask for payment for holidays because it was her choice to work that way.

I don't know how you'd find someone like that though. Fortunately I just met mine randomly at playgroup!

Moreisnnogedag · 30/09/2019 21:28

Some childminders do term time only so its worth asking around. How old are your dc?

OctoberLovers · 30/09/2019 21:28

Some childminders would , but not many nannies i dont think.

Each is individual, and when looking, state this requirement

HighwayCat · 30/09/2019 21:28

I have a childminder who has a term time only option. The nursery I use also does once you’re on the 15/30 funded hours scheme.

PickledLilly · 30/09/2019 21:28

Many Childminders will offer term time only contracts.

LoisLittsLover · 30/09/2019 21:26

Our nursery offer fulltime and termtime contracts

madrose · 30/09/2019 21:23

Au pair? We had one from September until July and they went home during the half terms etc.