childminder versus nursery?

[noodlesmummy]

does anyone have any tips on childminder as opposed to nursery. first baby and due to go back to work in a few months when she is 1. i dont work locally or have any family near.....

Yes, irrelevant and pointless - as opposed to citing the dangers of choking in Wendy Houses, which started that part of the discussion. Your rudeness is quite telling, I think.

I presume this is the "irrelevant" and "pointless" post you are referring to?
"If you are going to go with extreme Wendy house choking examples, the chances of your child being killed in a car accident are higher at cm' s but still improbable." Doesn't really fit with your argument there, Tanith.

honestly go and see both - for me CM more flexiable, cheaper and suited my DCs very well indeed - no problems with sickness and holiday were booked well in advance - but I think once you have visited a few of both you will get a feel for what is going to work for you

I have used all 3 types of childcare. (Nanny, cm and nursery) for very young dcs. I think it depends on what's available locally. When I returned to work with Ds I visited 2 nurseries, interviewed a nanny and met 2 cms. At that time the cm was by far the best choice, her flat was clean and bright she had the most wonderful selection of toys and most importantly she interacted with Ds really well. I thought the nanny was only in it for the money and the nurseries felt crowded and institutional.

When dd came along I had changed my job and there was a lovely, subsidized purposeBbuilt creche on site. I accept what people say about non-verbal children, but dd (aged 5 months ) would smile and laugh as we approached the building then put her arms out for her carer. For us that was a great choice.

Sadly I was made redundant and we had to move, then having 2 under 4 I used a nanny. So I would say there is no best. Only what is best at that time out of what is available.