hi everyone
i'm trying to find a nanny at the moment and am finding it tough going. i need after school and holiday cover and i suppose there aren't so many people in this market. i've found that a number of otherwise interviewable candidates can't drive - so i'm asking myself do i really need a driver?
The issue is how can picking up dd from nursery on public transport/walking be integrated with ds's school pick up? There are 2 possible scenarios.
(1) 2.30pm pick up dd from nursery, walk or get bus from nursery to school to pick up ds at 3.10pm.
Major disadvantage of this option is that dd will be picked up at 2.30pm - we are paying for the whole day at nursery! Doesn't seem like a good bargain to me.
(2) 3.10pm pick up ds from school, walk/get bus to nursery, arrive nursery 3.40pm. Pick up dd. Leave nursery 3.50pm. Walk/get bus home - get home 4.20/4.30pm.
the major disadvantage of this option is that poor ds is spending nearly an hour and a half going to and fro dd's nursery, when he could be in the park or doing something more fun.
dd's nursery pick up is the only reason we might need a driver - there are plenty of activities within walking distance or easily accessible by public transport. ds's school is 5min walk from the house.
dh says he can always pick up dd himself (he does the pick ups at the moment) but i feel if we are still going to have the bother of picking dd up we might as well go with a childminder.
any advice appreciated - this is doing my head in and i need to update my ads on monday!
thanks in advance