To be thinking of sending DD to childcare when I've got covid

[Mummyof287]

I've tested positive for covid, felt awful last couple of days but just about ok to care for 1yo DD (other child is at school and my mum/dh have been doing the school runs) but DH doesn't get sick pay so haven't wanted him to take both days off as it's alot of money to lose.
So 1yo has been with me 24/7 as its not her childcare days, and obviously in close contact due to age, breastfeeding etc.She is due to go to the childminder Monday.
Obviously if she becomes ill between now and then she won't go, and i will test.her before she goes.
If I'm still testing positive, which is likely,I won't take her and will get DH or my mum to as long as they remain well.
If I'm too ill to work, her being there will allow me to properly rest.If I'm still positive but feeling better, I am supposed to be WFH.
Am i being reasonable telling CM the situation and that I'm planning on sending her do you think? Older DD has been at school with me having it the last couple of days as has shown no signs yet.

I think in the current climate this is reasonable. Currently you can legally go places while positive, everything else is just guidance. Obviously your childminder might have a different view - anything in your contract about attendance when household members are positive?

Unfortunately the childminder has,albeit kindly, refused to take her on the grounds that she may catch it or the other children might and its too bigger risk, even if DD appears well and is testing clear.
Nothing in contract about covid, or family members being ill, only about the if child themselves is unwell.
I'm guessing she will still be charging us aswell, even if DD is well enough to go 🤷‍♀️
She is a lovely childminder and we generally have a very positive relationship but now i wish i hadn't said anything.I didn't realise people were still so panicky about covid, I thought it was seen like colds, flu etc now all the restrictions are lifted, and the child would only be off if they themselves are ill with it (that's how DDs school works) and work have told me I can go in as normal in even if still testing positive (people facing local government role) I think I'm too bloody honest for my own good sometimes :( I wouldn't have tested if it wasn't for the fact my mum who is in her 70s was due to be coming over, otherwise would be none the wiser!