TEF baby club

[Batch]

Eldest went to a chilminder from an early age part time (6 months). Mrs searched in local area, we met her and it felt right. Lots of daytime clubs, children of her own, etc.

Then nursery when we moved to Swindon (aged 2), because it was attached to Smiths where the Mrs was working there. Obviously we were comfortable.

Then eldest and youngest went to another childminder in Swindon, again local search but also we sort of knew her  as her son went to eldests school.

Youngest went to nursey/preschool for a bit too, but we weren't impressed so took him out. Mrs went back to teaching and there was a pre-school attached to the school she had a contract at so he went there instead (it was better too).

And lastly both went to chilmider before and after school for a bit.

All three child minders gave up. The boys either broke them, or hopefully it was just the OFSTED load being too much.
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I think we got lucky based on gut feel and location on where the Mrs jobs were .

[Chubbs]

Bit random but didn't really want to start a new thread as people might not think it's really the place!

I'm after some advice from other parents really?
I'm going back to work in Sept - only part time 3 days a week - one of those days my husband is having off to have my little boy and as we have no family close enough we are looking at child care options for 2 days a week (term time only)
My first thought was a nursery and I went to look at one Friday and it was VILE! Filthy dirty and members of staff that looked like Jeremy Kyle rejects.

I know not all nurseries are like that but it's given me real anxiety
I don't even know where to start with a childminder, I pulled up a,list on the council website and there was pages and pages of them.

What kind of child are options did/do any of you guys use?
Just after some opinions really

Which nursery was that out of curiosity.

We looked at a couple in swindon and were pretty happy with them. One was the co-op right next to the hospital and the other was in windmill hill (i think this is the one Samdy's wife works at) both we would happily have sent our little boy to but after doing the math sending him to nursery was just too expensive. Luckily we were able to arrange it that family look after him, which was tough on him at first as he goes to 3 different places over the course of a week but he's used to that now.

Hope you manage to sort something out.

[Jamiesfuturewife]

I live in Melksham so was one near my house

[joteddyred]

I used a childminder for around a year for 2 days a week.

I registered on  www.childcare.co.uk website and placed an ad with my requirements (I needed school drop off and pick up for my oldest as well). A number of childminders then messaged me and I went and met a few of them.  Like Batch said, one of them just felt right.  It then turned out my neighbour had used her, so I spoke to her and she highly recommended her.  I only stopped needing her because my mother in law reduced her work hours and had the boys on those days.

If you look on the website, you can search for all childcare options near to you and read profiles for childminders etc.

Alot of my friends use nurseries and are happy with them, but it's a more expensive option.

[Sippo]

The other recommendation I would make is ensure they take childcare vouchers. You pay for them from your wages tax free.

[Jamiesfuturewife]

I used a childminder for around a year for 2 days a week.

I registered on  www.childcare.co.uk website and placed an ad with my requirements (I needed school drop off and pick up for my oldest as well). A number of childminders then messaged me and I went and met a few of them.  Like Batch said, one of them just felt right.  It then turned out my neighbour had used her, so I spoke to her and she highly recommended her.  I only stopped needing her because my mother in law reduced her work hours and had the boys on those days.

If you look on the website, you can search for all childcare options near to you and read profiles for childminders etc.

Alot of my friends use nurseries and are happy with them, but it's a more expensive option.

Thanks I've just made an account on the website - great tip much appreciated

[Costanza]

Baby Costanzalette has arrived.

She took her time and gave us a couple of frights but all is well.

  and phew.

[Bewster]

Congratulations

[Batch]

congrats rich and Mrs rich.

now enough TEF, get the town baby grow on her before she gets turned to the dark side.

[Jamiesfuturewife]

Congratulations how exciting can't wait to see photos

[Leggett]

Congrats!

[jayohaitchenn]

I hope I never join this stupid "club"

Might as well bring this up again before someone else does.

Congrats Constanza!

[tans]

Congrats

[Saxondale]

Nice one Mr and Mrs costanza. Welcome too the club.

[Nemo]

congrats rich and Mrs rich.

now enough TEF, get the town baby grow on her before she gets turned to the dark side.

Can we chip together for a shipment of the things? And potentially some Bristol City nappies (best worn inside out)