URGENT QUESTION about nursery hours

[Isabella26xx]

Hello

Iv left it really late for enquiring about nurseries as wasn't 100% sure what hours I am doing come September

Before I start looking, can I just ask does anyone know if you can just have one day in nursery? So like that would be 4 days a month
Or even half days??
I'm sure 8 years ago when my 10 year old was 2, they said we had to a do a minimum of so many hours (maybe for them to make profit)

This time round it's my 9 month old. I'm very lucky that my in laws and parents will be taking her for three day, it's just the extra day I'm doing (im working four days a week as a High school ta) so would only need the one day sorted
I was thinking of childminder but the nearest ones are all booked up :( seems like nurseries are nearer to my workplace so I could even check on her on my lunch break

Please let me know if this makes sense? Thanks so much

[MaverickSnoopy]

Are you looking at private nurseries? In our area they're booked up 6 months in advance with long waiting lists. Some take children part time and others don't - something to do with FTE and the associated costs of full time vs part time (again, in our area).

I know the term time only nurseries have more availability though and I have known people to send their children only a couple of days a week.

You'll need to book in some visits and start asking questions.

[ChristmasAccountant]

My nursery has a minimum of 2 days. £42 a day in Yorkshire.

[laurzj82]

DD went one day a week from 11 months and settled fine so it won't necessarily be a problem. I think rates depend on where you are. I think DD's was £45ish including food and nappies and stuff for 8-3

[Tumbleweed101]

We would let you do that but we’d still recommend two days a week at help with settling.