Play dates?

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My daughter is in reception and I was thinking of inviting her friend over for half term. I was wondering how long for? Do parents come as I think hers works. Do you do lunch or put anything in place. Is it ok to still do play dates with covid? Feels like such a mind field!

Maybe suggest meeting at the local park, bring a picnic. Gives you a chance to get I know the latent and the kids will be happy as long as it's not pissing down.

Does the other parent work though? We always struggled to arrange 'play dates' as I working ft again by that age.

If the other parent works it might be tricky. I would message the other parent and just ask if they'd be keen for a playdate over half term and go from there.

If possible, I would avoid offering anything more than a snack because kids that age are often fussy/difficult with food. So I'd go with 9:30-12pm or 2pm-5pm as offers.

I think that's too long, 2 hours tops! Sometimes I think it's nice to break up the play date with some food too, as they often squabble at this age! Parents normally stay in reception round here. But if you're happy for her to stay or drop, give her the choice, and whether you would pick up and drop off or not. Might help if she's working!

I have the same age child and I tend to ask people over for 9.30/10 or 2pm with the expectation they stay for a couple of hours and provide snacks. With my DD I’d want to stay as we didn’t know the parent I’m not sure how comfortable she’d be and same for me at this stage. If she can’t do half term with working then could you ask for the weekend

Hi thanks for the replies. I think I will suggest the morning. My daughters friend is looked after by her gran and I’ve spoken to her mum a few times. It’s a bit cold yet for the park especially where we are as right by the sea.