which would you choose i am returning to work just after my daughters first birthday and can't decide which of these care options to go for any advice would be great, thanks.
2006-08-22 23:47:24 · 18 answers · asked by allyfielduk 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
It all depends on the care you want, if you want your child to develop social skill, and interact with a larger circle of children and make friends whilst having a routine established which does help- then Nursery, if you want a more personal care, less children etc then go with the child minder. Both of my kids went to a nursery and really loved it, so the leap into school nursery wasn't as frightening when the time came. If choosing a nursery then make sure they are OFSTED registered and that they allowed look arounds at your convenience, those that dictate times might have something to hide. Good Luck in your choice.
2006-08-23 00:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by crafty ails 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having read all the other answers, I too am a nursery nurse, and after working in a variety of settings, the only person I trusted besides myself to look after my children, were grandparents, and then when they could no longer do it, (two babies was alot for them) I stopped work and now that they are both starting school I will return to work.
If you have no other option than to return to work then, its doesnt really matter which you choose. Its a question of quality and trust. I've seen some awful childminders, and awful nurseries. But I've also seen some really good nurseries and childminders. Childminders are best found through word of mouth, or friends. And nurseries the same. Although you can usually get a good feel of a place by visiting.
2006-08-25 05:30:35 · answer #2 · answered by sarkyastic31 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, but I have no experience personally, however from my friends point of view a child minder, but a good one who you can really trust. Someone also who doesn't smoke or have dogs! Remember one thing your child can not tell you what they are really doing all day.Obviously a childminder would be in a home environment doing "normal" activities like going to the park and shopping! There is less chance of your daughter picking up every virus going at a child minders! If I were you I'd pop down to a mother and toddler group, and check out how the childminders in your area deal with the children they childmind! Some are fantastic, and some are just awful! Get references from parents who have previously used her!
From personal experience, and believe me I haven't been able to afford this, but I have stayed at home and not regretted it at all!
I know my children have 100% benefited from always having mummy around, and so have I from being there for them! They are only little for such a short time believe me! I have a 14 yr old, 11 yr old , 4 yr old and a 11 month old! Good luck with whatever decision you make!
2006-08-23 00:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a childcare student and have had experience workingin both settings and there are advantages and disadvantages of both in a good day nursery they childrne are well stimulated and are provided with lots of activities benifical to developement from a very young age, the interaction with other children your daughters age will be good for her social development also which will help for when she begins school and is interacting with others and will build her confidence you will also have the security and reassurance that the nursery will (or should) have had all staff correctly trained in child care and areas such as first aid and they should have been checked by the police to ensure that they are suitable 2 work with children u can inquire if this has been carried out and if the have passed all social services and health and safety checks although the child will get less one to one attention and may find it difficult if they are shy or unused to interacting with other children. however in a childminders your daughter will have a closer relationship with the childminder as there will be less children and she may have more one to one care the child minder may also have more time to carry out activities such as going for walks or trips to the zoo or cookin activities, though u should ensure the childminder is qualified, has insurance, police checks and that she has the correct amount of child to adult ratio etc it can also cause problems if your daughter does not get on with the other children being looked after. hope this helps
2006-08-23 00:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i think i know what a childminder...
it should be a childminder
becasue When i was small..every time I went to a nursey. That ngiht I would be sick as a dog. then when I was good health again, I went back and that exact day I'd get sick again.
So I went to a woman who had been taking care of children like a babysitter thing. for the whole day. and I barely got sick. She's had experience for 20 years, so she knows how to treat the kids and take care. she cooks the food herself, so she knows the foods that are good for children of different ages and if the kids got allergies. Someitmes, the nursey caretakers aren't that careful because it's more liek a business in a way. as to the caretaker was more home-style.
My caretaker was also taking care of 2 other kids. around the same age, so we could interact and play. When we got older we got to help in little ways.. like throw out the baby's stinky diaper.
I think a childminder would be more appropriate. and if you do use a child minder, looks for someone who has the experience or other factors that allow you to trust them and won't worry.
2006-08-23 06:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Charly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
childminder. your child will be out a lot more in the fresh air. choose a childminder who is willing to attend toddler groups or childminder support groups therefore your child will still be able to socialise with other children. a childminder will give your child more real life experiences than a nursery. i.e. learning table manners whilst eating out at the local cafe, helping with the washing up, helping with the household chores this is what children enjoy most playing at being a grown up.
2006-08-23 10:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by TRACY A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nursery nurse and worked in a private nursery and with a child minder. I now work in a college nursery. My advice would be a do not send your child to a private nursery, i have worked in a few and when i have children i will never send them to a private day nursery. So definately a child minder, try go to one where there are more children your daughters age if possible.
2006-08-23 00:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by Pink Laydee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Childminder! My best friend is one and it is a much more personal service that a nursrey,I sent mine to nursery and I wish I had got them a childminder now.Go and visit a few and interview them and take your child to see if she likes them,you will probably know as soon as you walk into the house!
2006-08-22 23:51:07 · answer #8 · answered by Poptartash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursery
2006-08-24 21:10:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a childminder for all 3 of my kids, it's the same as everything though, it's great if you get a good one!
2006-08-23 00:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋