My 3 year old has just moved from nursery to starting pre school. He only did 2 days a week at nursery. Pre school is free 9-3 Monday to Friday term time. I work 3 days.
I feel guilty sending him 5 days, even though he loves it when he did settling in sessions. I would clean the house and get things done. Only 1 year until he starts school 5 days a week
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My son was doing nursery 3 days a week, roughly 7.45-5.15 while I worked 2 days. That day's breathing space to get on top of things is so worth it for me. He loves nursery and he gets a lot out of going. I'm starting maternity leave with our second baby and my son will be moving to a new nursery as we're also moving house, and I'm still putting him down for 3 days a week although the days will be shorter 9-3. When I return from maternity and have both kids to send to nursery I'll only send them when I'm working because of the cost as we would need extended hours/wraparound!
Mine was mon-weds at child minders. I've got him 30 hours mon-fri at preschool and will start with mon-weds initially and then increase as the year goes on so he's more ready for school.
There’s no obligation to send 5 days a week
Are you able to stretch your hours over school holidays too and only send him the days you work?
My son did 3 days until reception x
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