Hello, have posted on another thread, but only got two replies,
The thing is, my ds (who turned 3 a couple of years ago) goes to nursey on monday, tuesday and wednesday morning. On mondays and Wednesdays, he goes to 'Rainbows' from 9-12, that is the only times they are open - closed in the afternoons, and they cost £13 a session. I went there when I was little, my auntie works there, and he LOVES it. I would never dream of taking him out. On tuesday mornings, he goes to another nursery that is the best one in our area, from 9-12.30, as thats the only time they can fit him in. He has dinner there (they dont do dinner at 'Rainbows'.) They cost £19 for thoses 3 hours. He likes it at the more expensive nursey, but not as much as Rainbows, and for three and a half hours a week, I cant imagine him making any friends there and am starting to wonder if its a waste of money. He enjoys it there, but not as much as Rainbows.
Weve recently decided to start saving - to pay off some debts (nothing major) before baby number 2 arrives in April, and ds doesnt go to either nurseries because I work - Im a sahm, so its fine for him to be at home. We also dont get any tax credits hel with childcare.
So, do you think I should take him out of the more expensive nursery? Its not so much the money (£20 a week), but whether its a waste of time?
Advice please.