Nursery

This is like us my kids are 3 and 1.5 never been to nursery I’m not really interested in sending them sd I believe children should be with parents or relatives for as long as possible, currently going through it with my MIL who thinks they should be but don’t let anyone pressure you into sending them if you and your husband don’t want to

People think nursery is good for socialising but kids this age don't actually really need it. We sent our daughter one morning a week at 2 because we wanted to help with her confidence (which it did) but that doesn't mean everyone should and it certainly doesn't mean it's necessary! There are lots of great things about nursery but you're not holding her back by not sending her I promise. There are lots of great things about being home with you as well 😊

Doesn't need to go! I had people sticking their noses in saying my daughter should go when she turned 3 and then because me inlaws kept on my partner then was brainwashed and wanted her to go.
So I gave in..she wasnts ready (which i knew) the nursery called me after about an hour saying to pick her up as she was inconsolable.
When i got to her (I was parked outside waiting) I had never seen her cry like that before it was heartbreaking!
She started nursey school at 4 and is absolutely fine and enjoys it, but still now and again she brings up that nursery and says "please mummy I dont want to go there again" so clearly it upset her that much its still on her mind!
Everyone is different but if you dont need to then don't and always trust your mummy instincts!

A child needs to be able to socialise with kiddo's their own age so yes childcare would be beneficial, or preschool, play groups etc. Not a rush at her age but I would definitely recommend some form of social group before schooling.

I won’t be sending mine until he’s 3 so he gets used to socialising before he starts school. Im fortunate that I don’t have to put him into nursery before then so I’ll be keeping him close to me for as long as I can!

None of my kids have ever gone to daycare. They have always been watched by me, husband, or my parents

We never did nursery and never will. Also won’t with 2nd baby, there are plenty of other ways to socialize such as library, playgroups, playgrounds, parks or even local Mum meet-ups. Therefore, I disagree that they NEED nursery to socialize because that’s a huge misconception.

Personal circumstances and choice, you're lucky in the case of your child doesn't need to go.
If you do want her to go at a later date, depending on your area and when you would like her to start you may want to have a look around at some choices sooner rather than later as your first choice may not be able to accommodate you.

My son turned 3 in January and has never been to nursery but he does have a place saved for September. Will only be 3 hours a day but I made that choice because I think it would help him to adjust to be more ready for school and will be nice for him socialising with some of the kids likely to go to the school (it's a nursery attached to a primary school). He doesn't do well with big change so nursery gives him a stepping stone where we can be more flexible about easing him in.

I have also had a lot of comments about getting him in or when will he start etc etc but the answer is when the time is right for him.

If you don’t need to, don’t! No better place for them than at home with family. Obviously with trips out and meet ups with friends etc! X

If i could have kept mine home til 2 or 2.5 I would have. But that being said she enjoys going to daycare now and plays all day with other kids and learns more from watching them. I took her to play dates and to centre's when it was just us but shes definitely enjoying it.
Do whatever works for your family.

My daughter is 4 and has never been! Shes social & extroverted & healthy!!

Not sure if you're UK based and have an equivalent, but in Ireland we have a government funded pre school nursery that's free for 3 hours from the age of 3 and 2 thirds. There's really no need for nursery except that it can prepare them a little for school and I wouldn't pay for it if you don't need it. Only if there's a free option, a few hours a day can be a nice introduction

They don’t need to go, my daughter didn’t go until she was over 3 years old and then only one day a week, just to get her a bit prepared for being away from me before she started school. They only need your socialisation at that age, they don’t actually need to be playing with other children.

I miss clicked the top one. She doesn’t neeeed nursery but it’s so good for socialising

If they go they should not go until they are able to talk decently well.

personally i don't think i'll ever do nursery just scary all the stories, maybe wait until your baby speaks or don't at all if you can

If you don’t need to or want to, then don’t, it’s completely what works for your child and situation. My 2 year old loves it and has developed massively by going but each child is different. What I hate is other people’s judgement either way. It makes you feel terrible for whichever choice you choose, much like everything in parenting