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Nursery/childminder advice

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shanerane · 19/05/2022 07:00

Just looking for advice. I have been a bit too relaxed about looking at nurseries and I’m now limited as a few of them are booked right up. So annoyed at myself. I viewed one yesterday which was ok and I’m going to view one this morning which is the only I really wanted to send him too and it’s the best in the area however I need baby to go every Tuesday for a full day and they don’t have availability until January for this. I’m considering getting a childminder from end of august when I go back to work until January when they can get him in however I’m just a bit concerned that this wouldn’t be fair on him and that it might make him unsettled once he gets used to the childminder to change him to a nursery? I really want him to go to nursery as I think it'll be great for him, I don’t have anyone else who could have him that day temporarily. He will be 11 months when I go back to work. Any advice?

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Leaf1216 · 19/05/2022 20:50

@shanerane I don't see the issue changing child minders. Children adapt and the main care (parents/gaurdians) stay consistent then the child will adapt quickly. Good luck with your decision, I'm sure it will work out either way.

SewingSwimmer · 19/05/2022 21:34

My eldest went to nursery but my youngest went to a childminder (who also went on to do their after school care too) that was the best decision I ever made. She was simply brilliant and gave a far better & more consistent level of care than I’d got using a nursery.

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