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Full or part-time at nursery?

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Champersonice · 13/04/2011 13:03

Not sure if I should put this here or in 'nurseries'.

My DD goes to a private (read, expensive!!) nursery. DD currently does three days a week, which is double the cost of a full-time place at the new nursery! I am applying for a place but this is my concern/problem. She is only three and I am not sure that I could put her in full-time (as it is within a school, the hours would be 9-3.30). I know lots of parents do this but just want some advice/reassurance. Is she too young to be in nursery 9-3.30 five days a week??

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TheVisitor · 13/04/2011 13:06

It's up to you really. Don't forget that she'll be entitled to 15 hours a week from from the term after her 3rd birthday, which is after Easter, yes?

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Champersonice · 13/04/2011 13:16

Yes, she will be but this other nursery will still be half the cost per month. Anyway, it isn't only monetary (although, a big factor), it is more about leaving her for so long.

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highlystrung · 13/04/2011 19:15

Why does she have to go full time at the new nursery? Bit confused - probably missed something somewhere along the line. I dont think I could put a three year old in for that many days/hours but plenty do.

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Champersonice · 14/04/2011 09:24

Because of the hours I work...and because the new nursery is within a school. It means their hours are different to DD's private nursery. So, at the moment I can put DD in for the exact time I work but it wouldn't apply with the school hours. Although, I have had another look at the sessions and if I mix it up a bit (and cut my lunch) I have found a way that might work whereby she won't have to go full time. I am with you on that one, I don't feel comfortable putting her in full-time at this age.

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pookiecat · 15/04/2011 13:23

Have you thought about sending her to a childminder ? Not as expensive and more homely atmosphere >

stealthsquirrelsawaytheeggs · 15/04/2011 13:27

DS was in 8-6 5 days a week (and dd the same, but 4 days/week)

Whether it will be OK depends mainly (IMHO) on to what extent it is the 'norm' - if she would be the only one doing 5 full days she might feel a little aggrieved, if there is a viable full-time 'gang' then she will be fine.

What are you going to do about school holidays, though?

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