how far in advance should i organise childcare?
Hi,
I might be thinking too far in advance here, but when did you organise your childcare when returning to work? I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant, just started maternity leave, and am planning on returning to work part-time in December. In your experiences, how much before going back to work do you need to start contacting nurseries/ childminders etc?
Thanks )
I might be thinking too far in advance here, but when did you organise your childcare when returning to work? I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant, just started maternity leave, and am planning on returning to work part-time in December. In your experiences, how much before going back to work do you need to start contacting nurseries/ childminders etc?
Thanks )
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Good luck!
xxx
Well my lo is 8 months old and we've been looking for childcare since Decemeber and I don't go back till June.
The one perfect place said I should have put lo down on the waiting list when we were first pregnant!!! Didin't occur to me at all but at least I can say to you have a look while you're on maternity leave.
I always think word of mouth is best, the place I love doesn't advertise but one of our neighbours told us about it.
There is a website that you can put your post code in and it comes up with all the nurseries, child minders etc so you can weigh up the pros and cons.
Totally wish I'd got meself organised earlier so good luck with finding childcare and the rest of your pregnacy.
Look forward to hearing all about your lo over in the Baby forum soon'ish.x
i do know we were lucky to get in to this one but no harm putting your names down on waiting list you dont have to take them up.
Good luck! with lnext few wks!xx