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Nurseries staying open

629 replies

meow1989 · 04/01/2021 20:08

To coin a mn phrase: is Boris on glue?!

So now I will have to pay to keep my toddler off to keep him (and us) safe?!

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AaronPurr · 04/01/2021 20:10

Really shocked by this, and it's not just nurseries, he said early years, which presumably also includes reception classes in schools. Confused

alex1889 · 04/01/2021 20:12

I don't understand? You're taking your toddler out of nursery, that's your own choice?

Early years setting are remaining open because these early years are fucking crucial to the development of young children. My toddlers have suffered enough this year, no birthday parties, no holidays etc. The least I can give my older DC (3) is preschool for 3 hours every morning.

Sadly my young toddler (22m) will be stuck at home with me, not doing much, like she has been all year. No soft play, no playgroups. It's very sad.

notevenat20 · 04/01/2021 20:13

Our nursery shut down. Are there really nurseries that will be open?

Meredithgrey1 · 04/01/2021 20:14

@notevenat20

Our nursery shut down. Are there really nurseries that will be open?
Nurseries aren’t being forced to close like schools. Ours is staying open as far as I’m aware, which I’m very grateful for
Tiquismiquis · 04/01/2021 20:15

I am delighted. My 1yo is not safe while I am trying to work. This will mean many parents can keep going without a breakdown quite frankly.

Eminybob · 04/01/2021 20:18

It’s a godsend (don’t really understand the logic though) that I can send the 2 yo to nursery but I still don’t know how I’m going to homeschool my 6 yo while working from home.

Sandsnake · 04/01/2021 20:19

I’m really pleased. Our children aren’t nursery age (too old and too young) but super relieved for friends.

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meow1989 · 04/01/2021 20:19

Yes but you could argue then that parents choice has been taken away regarding schools, so why not nursery?

Even a 5 year old can social distance much more than a 2 year old who will be coughing, hugging, bundling etc other toddlers and key workers can. The nursery workers don't have a choice but to have close contact.

Fwiw dh and I are both keyworkers but even in the first locknown we didn't send ds (did from september until before Xmas when things weren't quite as bad).

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Jessuk86 · 04/01/2021 20:19

I’m relieved as my 3 year old had just about settled at preschool before Xmas so very happy she can still go and that both can carry on going to the childminder on my work days, however feel bad for school aged parents how are they meant to work!!

duckinatruckwithmuck · 04/01/2021 20:20

Thank god. My poor child has been bored out of his mind and needs some stimulation away from the home.

PaTCh64355 · 04/01/2021 20:20

I am delighted - it means we can work and not lose our business or have a breakdown . I feel very sorry for school age children though- so difficult

Keep your child off if you want to - that’s your choice. But my child will be going in. Everyone is entitled to make their own assessment of risk.

ballsdeep · 04/01/2021 20:21

Early years setting are remaining open because these early years are fucking crucial to the development of young children. My toddlers have suffered enough this year, no birthday parties, no holidays etc. The least I can give my older DC (3) is preschool for 3 hours every morning.

ALL children have suffered. At least your children are too young to remember

Waterdropsdown · 04/01/2021 20:22

@Jessuk86
Is your child at school pre school? Our school pre school is not opening.

MostlyAmbridgeandcoffee · 04/01/2021 20:23

I’m relieved

DigitalGhost · 04/01/2021 20:24

No idea what to do now. It's either safe or it isn't for all kids? My 3 year old loved going back today 😵‍💫

edwinbear · 04/01/2021 20:24

Even primary school children can be on their school online lessons, in the same room as a WFH parent for 30 mins or so, enabling a parent half a chance of getting a bit of work done. There is zero chance of that happening with a toddler.

Magicbabywaves · 04/01/2021 20:25

Also relieved. I can now focus on my two key stage one children and my two year old, who never gets to see anyone their own age apart from nursery will get some stimulation.

rhowton · 04/01/2021 20:25

It's because you cannot work effectively with under 4/5s at home with you. Nurseries are low spreaders, and statistically, staff members are younger. I'm pleased that I can continue to work!

DappledThings · 04/01/2021 20:26

In the first lockdown both my DC were in nursery and continued going. Anyone who chose to keep their child out was only charged half fees for the period.

Mine both went. Now I have one in Reception and I'm really worried about the affect this is going to have on him.

OrigamiParrot · 04/01/2021 20:26

For goodness sake, more race to the bottom posts, surprise surprise.

I have one child in secondary school and one in nursery - I accept that my eldest cannot go to school, but I’m overjoyed that my toddler will be able to go in. It is not safe to work from home and attempt to look after babies/toddlers.

I’m not sure how ‘they won’t remember’ is relevant. As PPs have pointed out, the early years are so important to development.

hiccupgate · 04/01/2021 20:26

I am so relieved I could cry.

Lazypuppy · 04/01/2021 20:26

So pleased they are staying open this time!!

Wherediditgo · 04/01/2021 20:27

Am relieved.

Evidence shows that nurseries are safer than schools. Much smaller groups, fewer parents at pick up time etc and haven’t been linked to any mass outbreaks.

If you don’t want yours to go then don’t send them. I’m pleased - young ones are especially difficult to parent whilst WFH at the same time!

Gardenista · 04/01/2021 20:27

I’m so pleased nurseries can remain open! I expect it will
Be only private nurseries not the ones attached to school pre schools- but what a good send for working parents. Mine is in primary but I could not have worked with her at home when she was 2, at 5 she’s easier to keep safe..

Ilovegreentomatoes · 04/01/2021 20:27

I work in early years we are not all young over half of us at my place are 40+

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