Would you take DC out of nursery to attend a party?

[PDR]

Have been invited to a birthday party the week after next - starts at 11am. DS goes to nursery every morning 9-1pm so I would either have to send him for 1hr 45 mins (1/2 hr round trip to drop him off & get home) or not send him at all and just go to the party.
I am SAHM so no problems regarding work or anything.

We will still be charged for the missed session.

It's a 1st birthday party of a good friend's DDD so we ought to go really....

What do other people do as we have a lot of birthday's coming up in March & April so don't want to set a precedent!

I would send him to nursery and then pick him up on the way to the party.

Yes I would.

Nursery is non compulsary education and not the same asschool. It is a special occassion. He has enough time ahead of him having activities restricted.

Er - yes! Just let them know. As long as you are not expecting a refund, no probs.

Yes, of course, can't see why you're even asking.

Ok seems like this is the norm....

I am asking becuase we know 12 children with birthday's in March & April so this is potentially a lot of parties and a lot of missed sessions!

Perhaps some of them might have afternoon tea parties though.

I've become more strict about what birthdays my son goes to. Only close friends now and in your case I would take him out of nursery. Whether that us for whole or part of session depending on what is better on the day. Pjs extension or chance to do chores/ other tasks/ watch tv with hot cuppa

cat64 yes the routine thing does concern me slightly if I go and pick him up early... also he sleeps at 1pm so lunchtime parties are never ideal for us!

One of the reasons we changed him to 5 mornings per week is becuase he needs the structure of "knowing" what will happen each morning.

Anyway - was just thinking if I take him out for this party (which is a close friend of mine although DS not bothered with a 1yr old tho tbh) I might be stuck with taking him out for every party we are invited to!

If you will both enjoy the party, then go. Make the most of your freedom before you're tied to school all day and every day (nostalgic and envious emotion!)

Of course - what's he going to miss, algebra?

Seriously this is about the only time you CAN take him out for a fun day