How to choose and find childcare in North Yorkshire

[MummyBerryJuice]

I am unfortunately having to return to work 3 days per week and need to sort out childcare ASAP. My DS is 7 months old and although I think he is the loveliest baby on the planet he can be quite difficult. Both my SIL and MIL have ended up in heaps of tears on the 2 occasions they have babysat him as he goes to sleep for a little while but when he wakes up and I'm not there screams hysterically until I come home.

I had always thought that I would stay at home until he (and future siblings) goes to reception but needs must so...

We live near Whitby, North Yorkshire. I would appreciate any advice regarding how to choose between childminder or nursery and how to find them.

Thanks

im not close enough (middlesbrough) but you cuold ring 01642 354200 and they will direct you to a more local office to gice you list of reg childminders, try www.childcare.co.uk, ask at local childrens centres and groups for recomendations, try www.netmums.co.uk too, but remember to ALWAYS visit to make sure YOU are comfortable and happy with the person, the baby may not settle straight away, totally normal, but go with your own personal judgement and instinct..good luck

Hello

You can contact the families information service, they have a list of minders in the area and should be able to help you out.

I am not too far from Scarborough if that helps any?

Totally agree with pinkchick, make sure you visit and get a feel for the minder, we dont mind if you call a few times, you need to be sure we are rthe right ones.

Anyway good luck...
Pippa

Pippa - are you between Whitby and Scarborough or on t'other side?

I'm on the other side.. bout 6miles from scarborough

Oh No.. Where abouts are you?

We're on the Whitby side and I'd becoming towards Scarborough for work so if you were in between it would have been ideal.

Is that supposed to be funny pregnantteen?

sorry i went to the bathroom
and my brother was being silly
no disrespect

pregnantteen - You should be more careful, Your comment is ridiculous!

i know and im very sorry
going thru a tough time at the moment
i never normally leave myself logged in when i leave the room
forgive me

No hard feelings. It did sound a bit strange, I must say. Brothers can be a real pain, I know

Your forgiven!

Such a shame Mummyberryjuice..
I hope you find you little man a nice minder soon.x

Thanks Pippa. I've had half a glass of wine (light-weight ) and am starting to feel all teary about the prospect of leaving him with someone else .

If your ds is quite clingy/sensitive I would definitely go with a childminder rather than a nursery I think - it'll be easier for him to form a strong bond and settle with one carer rather than have to get used to several carers in a busy nursery.

Plus, an experienced childminder will have settled in "difficult" children before and will be a bit more useful than your SIL/MIL by the sounds of it!

Oh No.. I know exactly how you feel, I have 1 little girl (now age 6) when she was a baby I had to put her with a childminder.. finding the right one was the hardest thing I have ever done, but I did, I found a lovely lady who looked after my gorgeous girl.
I would recommend a childminder for your son especially if he can be a little clingy.
Pour yourself another glass, and relax.. another day is over, enjoy your time and start again tomorrow.x

Thanks MoonUnit . I've been leaning towards a childminder too as I think I would be more comfortable with a more 'home-like' environment given that he is still so little.