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To take dd out of nursery for the odd day

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Dancergirl · 11/05/2011 20:25

Youngest dd is 4 and in her final term at nursery school before starting reception in September. She goes 4 days a week - 2 mornings and 2 days staying for lunch till 2.20pm.

I really want to make the most of my time with her before full-time school starts which is partly why she only does 4 days (most of the children do 5). On Wednesdays (her off day) we normally go out somewhere together or play at home, read books or do arts and crafts or whatever. She is sociable and enjoys nursery and other children plenty, but also enjoys being with me.

But I'm tempted to take her out of nursery on other days here and there especially if the weather's nice. Can I do this and will she lose out from not being there? And what do I say to the nursery?

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MumblingRagDoll · 11/05/2011 20:54

YANBU! I did it and I don't regret it. My DD is in year 2 and is fine...rarely moans about going to school and doing just fine!

oneofthosedays · 11/05/2011 21:03

Definately do it, we do if we want a full day out somewhere and ring nursery and tell them just that! They won't be bothered.

soverylucky · 11/05/2011 21:38

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SmethwickBelle · 11/05/2011 21:40

I can't think of any reason why not - yes have a few wee adventures together before she starts school.

ThingOne · 11/05/2011 21:41

I often took my DS2 out of nursery on days when DS1 was home from school. School's not compulsory until the term after they turn five!

Ineedacleaneriamalazyslattern · 11/05/2011 21:43

YANBU, I did it with dd and have done it with DS1 although less with him he hates missing nursery keeps asking what they are doing before he will decide whether a day with mum or a morning at nursery is better Grin.
It is nice to be able to do that before they start school and are unable to anymore.

Domesticbodess · 11/05/2011 21:57

GO for it!!! Make the most of these precious times.

fivegomadindorset · 11/05/2011 22:00

I do, Ds and I are off in a few weeks to go and see The Tiger who Came To Tea.

fivegomadindorset · 11/05/2011 22:00

I did it with DD as well.

Hulababy · 11/05/2011 22:01

It's nursery. It's optional. Take her out and enjoy your time together.

I never thought twice about DD missing the odd nursery session when she was younger.

nannyl · 11/05/2011 22:18

do it while you can Smile

AuntiePickleBottom · 11/05/2011 22:21

i miss those days when we was so busy having fun, he missed nursery.

he's been in school since september and all that stopped until the weekend and i get to have fun all day :)

funkybuddah · 11/05/2011 22:37

OMG def do it.

I'm currently oon holiday with my 9 and 3yr old. I asked permissioon from 9 year olds school but just told the nursery she wouldn't be in.

Its no biggie, only a issue imo when they are gcse's years

psiloveyou · 11/05/2011 22:43

I do that for exactly those reasons. In this last term I'm doing it even more. This time is precious you go for it.
We are taking her out at least twice a month and will probably do it more in the next couple of months.
My DDs nursery teacher is very supportive of parents doing this.

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