Nursery

Guilty as in feel like you shouldn’t be sending him or guilty as in he isn’t doing enough hours? X

Twice a week 7:30 - 5

@Cloe for sending him!

I think we’re always going to feel guilty regardless of the decisions we make as mums, I’m beginning to realise that there’s no winning, you’ll always question it 😂 like my son doesn’t go nursery at all as my family mind him, and sometimes I feel that he’s missing out!

3 times 8:30-2:30 He loves his child minder, always smiling when she answers the door & always goes straight to her. For me that was really reassuring, we also get photos through the day. That was half the reason I went with a childminder as it’s more 1-1

My LO was going twice a week 8:30-5pm but took him out as he was really unhappy and unsettled and the guilt overwhelmed me😂 I think if I need childcare again he’ll be getting a childminder instead

Before I sent him and during his first month I doubted my decision and felt nothing but mum guilt but actually our LO goes once a week from 9-6 and he seems to have a great time. No tears at drop off or pick up (yet). I have heard sometimes their tears can just be a sign of being emotionally safe with you enough to let it out at pick up, or like happy tears to see you. I have also heard that sometimes reading/watching/talking about nursery and the nursery routine is when mummy or daddy is coming back can be helpful and sending them with a comfort that has your sent. Try not to feel guilty, I’m sure they’re just having an adjustment period and soon they will find their feet x

3 days a week 745-545 but we usually collect him by 5 o’clock x

@Yasmin is this a nursery? X

So it’s somewhere between nursery and a childminder. 3 carers to 9 children under 3 in a purpose built building at the bottom of her garden x

Mine goes 5 days a week from around 8:30 to 5/6 because i work and honestly i felt horrible at first but he lovessss it. He’s so comfortable there and it’s good for him to interact with other kids his age! He’s also developed so much, best decision i made honestly!

5 days a week, drop off between 7.30/8.30 and pick up between 4.30/5.10pm. Me and my partner work full time. He absolutely loves going and has developed so much since he started. He does lots of activities, day trips, and it’s lovely to see him interact with the other babies and staff. Guilt is such a personal feeling and can be perpetuated by comparing to others and the pressures you put on yourself, I can only imagine seeing your baby upset doesn’t help, it can take a little longer for some to settle - try to be kind to yourself x

I have two kids and they've both gone to nursery up to 8 hours, 4 days a week from 14 months old. They're absolutely thriving! My eldest is now at school 😌

Monday to Friday from 12-30 to 15:30

3 days a week. 2x 8am to 6pm and 1x 8am to 4:30am. She loves nursery and is learning so much there. I think it's really important for my daughter to be around other children and adults. After speaking to primary school teachers, they say children that haven't been to nursery can find starting school really overwhelming and struggle to settle. Even after 2 months at nursery, I can see how confident she is. At play groups, she's off interacting with everyone. It's really lovely to watch.

My boy goes to a childminder 3 days a week 9-4... he has been going for 3 weeks now and has settled in well. I decided I'd go down that avenue before nursery, as I wanted a more homey environment. There's only ever 3 children at a time and it's a good way to start the process x

Twice per week, 10 - 5. My little one used to get a little teary at drop off, but I always gave her over with a smile and walked away quickly. She is barely teary at all now and has settled well. She eats and drinks fairly well at nursery. A friend of mine who has older children shared a story of her eldest not settling into their childcare setting and always crying. She moved him to a childminder and he was much happier. Some places just aren't a good fit.

Mine goes to a childminder twice a week 8-2 and always cries when I drop him off, but by the time the door shuts he stops instantly 😂 just tries to make me feel guilty!

@Amy daddy does the drop-offs & he doesn't cry at all. 🤣 I just do the pick ups which I'm fine about hahaa x

5 days a week 7:30-5. Have no choice as both work.