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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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Additional child care cost of £300 a month

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TheMintHam · 05/04/2024 14:12

My DC goes to nursery three days a week term time only, she used to be in one day a week in the hols but nursery now unable to cater that. Since April the cost on top of funding will be approx. £308 a month. This has basically doubled. Nursery has now said that 5:30 is the latest for pick up, it was 6pm. Early bird drop off has doubled so that it is now an unaffordable extra. It might not sound a lot and I bet others are struggling with even higher costs but I’m a single mom and now can’t get to nursery in time to pick her up after work as my work day ends at 5:30. I may actually have to stop working because I have no informal childcare and DC’s dad is not great. I’m just shocked at what’s happened recently. Anyone else in the same boat?

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daffodilandtulip · 06/04/2024 22:49

Is she just starting the new finding? If you're using three days a week and getting 15 hours funding, that's only 5 hours a day. So assuming you're doing full days, you're only paying £6-7 per hour...

If she’s 3 and getting 30 hours, the nursery will be getting around £5/hr from funding, and you’re paying an extra £25 to keep them viable.

Justbrowsing2024 · 06/04/2024 23:33

Bostoncremecolor · 05/04/2024 15:17

I never understand these threads - don't people think about this before they have kids? Do you not look into the price or restrictions of childcare? Whether you think it is fair or not - that is the price of having a kid in nursery.

I have a kid at nursery so I am not talking about it from a place of ignorance.

People don't realise that nurseries are businesses - they are not there to provide a free service. They need to pay rent/utilities/wages etc. The hourly rate I pay for my kid at nursery is a hell of a lot less than I pay for her £15 an hour dance lesson!

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So OP explains things are difficult at the moment, seeking others experiences and/or solidarity. And you respond by saying 'oh well you should have planned for this??'
Are you honestly such a (insert appropriate insult) in real life?? Are you really so tone deaf??
If you can't relate, and you planned perfectly for ALL eventualities in your life then congratulations. Here is a medal. Off you f__k.

OP. I understand where you are coming from. Things are tough and although childcare costs are not forever it's hard right now. And probably going to get worse before it gets better. Gloaty posts give me the rage. There are so many childcare options near me but all have increased fees so much and it's crippling alot of households.
Are you sure you aren't entitled to any help as a single parent?

PrincessScarlett · 10/04/2024 14:47

OP, is there anyone else like family or a friend that could collect your child from nursery and have them for half an hour?

Alternatively, can you speak to the nursery and see if there is any flexibility with late collection or understand their reasons for changing their finish time? Can one of the nursery workers assist in a private arrangement with you?

If your boss has been difficult previously, is it worth looking for a new job in the long term that would be more flexible? I know this is easier said than done when you are the only earner for your family.

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