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Taking toddler out of nursery

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lauraamyjackson · 18/12/2022 21:37

Hello,
My head has been a mess about this the past few weeks. My DS is almost 2 and currently attends nursery 3 days a week and seems to enjoy it. Some mornings he can be clingy but doesn't get upset and when I puck him up he's always happily playing, doesn't run over to me desperate to leave. He's a social child and enjoys playing with the other kids, however, I am leaving my part time job as I'm no longer enjoying it and my wage is insignificant so will be a stay at home mum. My question is, do I keep my son in nursery or at home with me? Which is more beneficial for a 2 year old? I'd like him to be home and spend lots of time with him, but feel guilty that he won't have as much fun or stimulation or socialisation as he will at nursery. I know there are benefits to both but would love your opinions.

Thanks!

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Tuttifrutti25 · 18/12/2022 22:02

Can you keep him in just 1 or 2 days so that it is still in his routine but he is also spending time with you?

also gives you some time to yourself for cleaning/shopping etc and the reduced days would save some money too

Fusciainertia · 18/12/2022 22:06

If you can afford it keep him in for a day a week...for your sanity!

MuggleMe · 18/12/2022 22:06

I'd do a couple of mornings or full days money dependant. Then he can go longer when he's 3 and gets the free hours, perhaps at a local preschool.

Dacadactyl · 18/12/2022 22:09

My opinion is that no, i wouldn't keep him at nursery, no way.

I'd take him to local playgroups, swimming lessons, footy tots myself so he would get plenty of interaction with other kids there (but under my watchful eye)

If you contact your council's Family Information Service, they should be able to provide you with a list of playgroups in your Borough.

Numbat2022 · 18/12/2022 22:11

I would leave him in if he enjoys it and you're happy with the nursery. He'll benefit hugely from going to pre-school when he's 3 anyway, which isn't far away.

Twizbe · 18/12/2022 22:19

I'm a SAHM and I left mine in nursery until they were old enough for preschool.

Saved my sanity having some time without them and does them good I think.

SunshineClouds1 · 19/12/2022 12:47

You will honestly be thankful for them couple of days at nursery!
Why not change to a couple of mornings?

If he enjoys it I don't see why you'd need to pull him out if money isn't an issue.

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lauraamyjackson · 19/12/2022 18:33

Dacadactyl · 18/12/2022 22:09

My opinion is that no, i wouldn't keep him at nursery, no way.

I'd take him to local playgroups, swimming lessons, footy tots myself so he would get plenty of interaction with other kids there (but under my watchful eye)

If you contact your council's Family Information Service, they should be able to provide you with a list of playgroups in your Borough.

This is super helpful, thank you! I found the list of things going on in my area and there's loads of fun activities and groups. I feel this way we get to spend quality time together doing fun things, he still gets the socialisation and stimulation and also my mother will have him one day a week so I can get jobs done. 😊

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JenniferBarkley · 19/12/2022 18:59

If you can afford it I'd leave him in if he enjoys it, he's getting to the age they get more and more out of it and start to build real friendships. My DD is at school with kids she's known since the baby room.

If you want more time with him, I'd do three mornings.

HaggisWurst · 19/12/2022 19:04

I don't think there's a right or wrong answer for this one. Do whatever you personally think best😊

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