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To take dd out of nursery until September?

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user1485102013 · 14/02/2017 17:47

Dd (2) started nursery just before Christmas. I started a new job which has now ended and I'm planning on going to uni in Sept to retrain.

She currently attends 2 half days a week but never seems keen on going. She is fine once she is there but I feel like I'm forcing her when theres no need (I'm at home).

Should I take her out and let her start again in Sept when I start uni?

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SantanaLopez · 14/02/2017 17:50

It would be a great chance to spend more time together :)

Would you lose any fees?

I'd also suggest starting her before September so that she can be settled (and over the 'catch all the germs' phase) before you start.

livingthegoodlife · 14/02/2017 17:51

Why would that be unreasonable? She is only little, you no longer need childcare - just take her out.

RandomMess · 14/02/2017 17:52

Will you easily get a place again to start in September or are there waiting lists etc?

Scarydinosaurs · 14/02/2017 17:52

I absolutely would. You can't get this time back. She's only 2 so it isn't like she's preparing for school yet! Do it!

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user1485102013 · 14/02/2017 17:54

I suppose I'm worried about confusing her by stopping and starting again in a few months. I think availability for September should be fine but I will check.

I'm going to do it. I want to spend as much time as possible with her before I'm all stressed with assignments etc.

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Brollsdolls · 14/02/2017 18:03

I would do this.

Marmalady75 · 14/02/2017 18:03

Do it! Little ones change so quickly. Enjoy spending the extra time with her.

RandomMess · 14/02/2017 18:25

So long as you're not compromising getting a place take her out and make the most of it!!!

Nix32 · 14/02/2017 19:10

Definitely do it!

Aliveinwanderland · 14/02/2017 19:12

It depends... would her attended for just the two half days mean you could get housework and jobs done then which would mean the rest of the week could be quality time?

I think I would be tempted to leave her in with it only being 2 short sessions anyway and use that time to get things done that are difficult when she is around!

Original poster
user1485102013 · 14/02/2017 20:19

Not really because by the time I've dropped her off and come home and sorted things it's almost time to pick her back up again. Wouldn't make much difference really.

I think by September she will be more ready for it Smile

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Aliveinwanderland · 14/02/2017 20:36

Then yes take her out and enjoy the time with her!

Sweets101 · 14/02/2017 20:37

Yes I'd do it like a shot!

Caterina99 · 14/02/2017 21:16

Do it if it's what you want and you can get your space in September. I'm a sahm and the 2 mornings my DS goes to nursery are the only time I ever get any peace or get anything done. No way would I be stopping them unless we needed to. But if it's what you want then go for it!

SpookyPotato · 14/02/2017 21:57

Do it! Like people have said, you can't get this time back and she has many, many years of being in education.

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