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Is there any chance of me finding temporary childcare to cover Easter (or part thereof)?

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ElenyaTuesday · 19/01/2008 15:55

Well, that's it really!!

I usually split the holidays with family but I'm stuck over the two weeks at Easter. The children don't want to go to Barracudas or any other sort of playscheme (they have been before and weren't happy) and childminders around here are like gold dust (not that most of them seem to like temporary arrangements). I'm not sure what other kind of childcare exists!!

Any suggestions? I'm not talking about babies btw - my children are 10 and 8. All help gratefully received.

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nannynick · 19/01/2008 16:27

I work as a nanny, but my employers are teachers, so I get school holidays off. Therefore people like me, may be a good soluition for you.
You can advertise for a temporary nanny yourself, via various websites including mumsnet.com, gumtree.com and nannyjob.co.uk plus locally via postcard advertising in newsagents and a classified ad in the local paper.
A temporary nanny would typically be live-out, coming to your home on a daily basis. They could do whatever activities you and your children wanted and what you can afford. For example in the past I have taken children down a coal mine, indoor rock climbing, to museums and science centres, on steam railways or just for a walk in the woods.
A temporary nanny I would expect will cost around £10 an hour, possibly more if you are London based. It is often a viable option when there are 2 or more children involved.

looneytune · 19/01/2008 16:10

Well I'd do the April half term but not the Easter bank hols (Easter is before half term in a lot of areas this year). I'd certainly ask around the childminders in your area. Have you looked at Childcarelink?