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Is this too much for a 3yo?

13 replies

Dannywhizbang · 08/01/2019 16:46

Potentially changing work arrangements soon and trying to plan childcare etc for DD....

Monday: Nursery A for 3 hours, home with me for afternoon then overnight at Grandparent A.
Tuesday: Grandparent A, home at night
Wednesday: Grandparent B, home at night
Thursday: Nursery B all day, home at night
Friday: 3 hours at nursery A then rest of day and weekend with me and DH.

I know variety is meant to be good but also don't want her to feel like her feet aren't touching the ground. This would be for 1 year max. Thanks in advance..

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minniemummy0 · 08/01/2019 16:50

Why two different nurseries? That’s the one thing I’d be concerned about, I think it would be better to have one.

Houseonahill · 08/01/2019 16:54

I agree with PP sounds fine bar the 2 nurseries bit, why 2 nurseries?

GinIsIn · 08/01/2019 16:55

I don’t think 2 nurseries is a good idea but the actual hours seem fine.

Sirzy · 08/01/2019 16:56

4 different childcare providers. 4 different sets of rules and methods, and then home ways too. Way too much!

Namenic · 08/01/2019 17:00

Sounds fine. Great for dc to spend time with grandparents. I go to a couple of weekly groups and my kids have adjusted well to them and get used to it.

Dreamingofkfc · 08/01/2019 17:03

I wouldn't have my child regularly sleeping over somewhere else and 2 nurseries might be confusing

user1471426142 · 08/01/2019 17:03

The 3 hours at nursery A seem a bit much. Do you work during those 3 hours as I can’t imagine getting much done in that time to be honest. I know my nursery doesn’t really like doing single day sessions as they say the children find it harder to settle.

Dannywhizbang · 08/01/2019 17:11

Nursery B is where she goes just now, one day a week so she's settled there. It's near where I work now and also near new work.
When DD is 3 she will get 15 hours free nursery so I thought if I split them she could also go to the one near home at the primary school she'll end up going to.
However I take on board the point from PP that I wouldn't get much done in those hours anyway, so maybe just keep Monday and Fridays just me and her.

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babysharkah · 08/01/2019 17:14

I think 2 nurseries plus the overnights is too much if it can be avoided tbh. I take it you are doing night shift?

Dannywhizbang · 08/01/2019 17:15

The overnight was at the grandparents request so DD wasn't having to get up and taken over there on the cold winter mornings and also to get her used to staying there for future babysitting incase we wanted a night away or anything.

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rebelrosie12 · 08/01/2019 17:17

I would say yes. What s the reason for all the different settings? Can you get a child minder instead of both nurseries so she can develop an attachment with just one person?

Deadbudgie · 08/01/2019 17:27

Hours are fine different settings are more of a concern like pp have said. I night overnight would be fine I’d think as it would be consistent.

I would check there’s no competitive grandparentung though lol

eightoclock · 08/01/2019 17:32

Can't you use the free hours at the current nursery? (and not do the 2 short sessions)
I wouldn't use 2 nurseries and also try and make the overnight stay less often

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