To send DD to nursery on Christmas Eve?

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DD was a year old end of November and she goes to nursery FT. I’m a teacher and because of us being away on holiday for half term and for the first week of January, we haven’t actually had any time where she’s been in nursery and I’m off work - in other words, I’ve either been at work or had DD with me since starting in September.

This year we finish on the 23rd December. We get paid on the 25th, this year that’s a Saturday and Christmas Day anyway, so will be paid on the 24th. I really need to do some last minute shopping and it would be much faster and less stressful to do it without DD. I’m also genuinely wondering if she might prefer to be in nursery than in her pushchair going round the shops.

But I’m worried she’ll be the only baby there and the staff might prefer to be with their own families. Any thoughts?

My daughter always spent Xmas eve at nursery due to my work. They closed early usually but I also got to finish work early so it worked out fine. She won't know or care and will probably enjoy it. Do it and don't feel guilty!

Are you a single parent OP?

I wouldn't over think it, it will be a quiet chilled day at nursery for your DD, and you can get your bits done in half the time or less.

Dare I say you could pop by a coffee shop and get yourself a festive latte and mince pie, and have a two minute sit down all to yourself (not sarcasm, just a suggestion )

@ChangeChingyChange

Are you a single parent OP?

No, I am married.

@Thesechipsdontlie - that did occur to me, I must admit.

My main worry is her being on her own in the nursery and the staff having to hang around for her / me / us.

If they're open then send her in. You'll likely get everything done much faster, and collect her early and stress free!

My daughter is going in on Xmas day, she loves her nursery. Definitely won't be over thinking it.
You're a teacher and a key worker, you deserve a break too.

Can you put her in for the morning, and bring her home after eating lunch? That way you can spend the afternoon doing a Christmas activity.

If she was older, I'd say no, but at 1, they have no clue anyway 🤷‍♀️

I wouldn't even hesitate op. Get your shopping done quicker, and home sooner. As pp suggested, a nice coffee as well. It's will take you twice as long and you might not get all done.

I doubt she'll be on her own! Our nursery have loads of kids in on Xmas eve. I have always put my daughter in on Xmas eve and done last minute shopping / had a nice lunch with DH etc. would be doing the same this year but going to grandmas on Xmas eve.
You're paying for the day, the staff are scheduled to work. Enjoy your day off!

@Pebbledashery

My daughter is going in on Xmas day, she loves her nursery. Definitely won't be over thinking it. You're a teacher and a key worker, you deserve a break too.

Your child's nursery is open on Christmas day?

Don't you feel guilty that other people are missing out on time with their families to look ater your child?

Christmas eve is fine OP, especially for a few hours. Just collect her early and spend the afternoon together.

If they are open and willing to take your money, send her. Feel no guilt.

You're over thinking this. Drop her off for a few hours do your shopping then pick her up early so staff can get away. Merry Christmas !

Sorry Xmas eve 😂😂 I'm not that mean

If they're open I'd send her in. I'm sure the staff would rather be at home...but loads of people work on Christmas Eve. We were expected to be in the office on Christmas Eve.

I personally wouldn't send in on Xmas eve unless I was working. That isn't to say that you shouldn't of course, but you did ask for opinions.

@Pebbledashery

Sorry Xmas eve 😂😂 I'm not that mean

I'm gald to hear it's Christmas eve. Sending them on Christmas day is a whole different level of batshittery.

No i don't feel guilty because I will be helping with vaccinating hundreds and hundreds of people on that day and I will be missing out on spending time with my daughter to help others.
So no is the answer to your question.

@Pebbledashery

No i don't feel guilty because I will be helping with vaccinating hundreds and hundreds of people on that day and I will be missing out on spending time with my daughter to help others. So no is the answer to your question.

My comment was refering to Christmas day. As that's what you initally posted.

If the nursery is open then take her in, you've paid for it.
DD is way past nursery age now but she was in one Christmas Eve. I had things to organise at home and DP was at work. I picked her up earlier and there weren't many kids in and fewer staff but they were having so much fun.

Absolutely send her in!

Doesn’t need to be for the full day unless you need it to do what you need to do. She will be far better off in nursery than at the shops and you get to shop without looking after a baby.

And I agree with a pp - make the most of it and get yourself a lovely coffee and cake

I doubt she’ll be the only one there because it’s a normal working day for lots of people. I buy everything online though personally so I’d rather just do that and spend Christmas Eve with my DC.

send her in, I doubt she'll be the only one in Christmas eve is a normal working day for most people.

She’s a baby, she’s had no idea what day it is. If she’s the only baby there she’ll have a massive fuss made of her (I work in early years). Send her in, do your shopping, have a coffee and don’t forget to find a big bin for that mum guilt.
You’ll get your shopping done quickly and that’ll mean you can pick her up and spend quality time with her later in the day rather than being together with you stressed and her strapped in a buggy.

Of course send her FGS!! Use the day to catch up with stuff and have a lovely Christmas!

@whinge well use your common sense.. It's obviously a typo!