Some of you may remember we were looking into a nursery for dd starting Sept as I was intending to return to work part time. At this stage I have applied to a school but am waiting for an interview. They have now put off their interviews until after half term. We managed to find one that would cater to her needs the most appropriately.
Today the nursery called saying that they had dd on the waiting list but they wanted to know what days I would need care. I told them I was unable to state which days we needed at this time. As soon as I knew, I assured them, I would let them know. They then said they would see what days were available at that stage.
My concern is we found a nursery that is brilliant for dd but she will not end up being able to go for the time we need as those days will fill up. I suggested they put us down for all days and we would then confirm what days we needed. They stated that would make a difference to the deposit we would need to pay. I did not see what was wrong with that but they seemed very reluctant to go with this idea?!?!
I am just a bit annoyed and feeling a bit pressured. Do we go ahead and pay for a full month's deposit? Why can't we do that and then if we only need it for two days a week - can't that amount be put in credit in terms of her fees???? We could not afford to lose that money?!?!
Do I forget about the job I applied for - perhaps I will not even be shortlisted and look elsewhere or apply to an agency to do supply work instead?!?!
AAAaaaaaaaaaghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! I just don't have any other options re: childcare - all my family and good friends are in Australia - the in laws are too far away and our friends here all work. I am so annoyed!!