I only work 3 days a week, my daughter's in playgroup for 2 of those 8-3.30. I know it's a long day but she absolutely loves it there and allows me to earn some money.
But, she's sent home maybe once or twice every two weeks? It always feels like she's only unwell at playgroup, and once she gets home she's bouncing off the walls! They've told me today that she has 'blue lips' and a high temperature of 37.7. even though she was running laps round her bedroom and demanding a snack before I'd even managed to get her dressed this morning. I've just picked her up and she's jumping in puddles and has already asked for a snack even though they told me she 'wasnt herself'.
She will be absolutely fine at drop off and 2-3 hours into her session she's suddenly insanely poorly and needs to have 48 hours off until she can go back, despite being absolutely fine when we get home. I always get a call the exact same time, just before lunch, and it's always 'temperature' and 'not quite herself'. I've also had 'shes got loose stools' but she'll come home and her poo will be absolutely fine.
They have a VERY strict 48 hour rule, in which they can't go back until it's been 48 hours without symptoms, so now she won't be in playgroup until Monday next week, in which they do a temperature check and make you fill out return from sickness form upon entry. And not gonna lie, toddlers constantly have signs of sickness when there's nothing wrong, random coughs, snotty nose, they have off days like everyone else but (in my experience) she's never been as unwell as they say she is!
I understand they have to be cautious and I know that things can spread easily. Just more of a rant tbh, I'm on the verge of losing by job because I'm so unreliable. I'm always asking for cover and feel bad that I can't even commit to 3 short shifts. I have no help from anyone outside of playgroup, it's just me.
I also pay £80 a week and half the time shes only there 1 out the two days, it feels like such a waste. But she loves the place and i would feel awful pulling her out of playgroup, she has such a great time and learns much more there than at home!
I can't quit and just live off universal credit like a lot of people recommend I do, I use my job to pay off debt from a previous relationship. Its not a lot but it covers the money I owe every month.
I've looked for jobs that are closer but my availability is so limited, just 2 mornings a week and Sundays. I'm 22 with not a lot of varied experience, single mother, no education and no flexibility. Not exactly the most ideal employee.
I don't really know what I can do about it, feels like I'm at a dead end. I either need more help or some money magicked into my account.