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rockinmama · 15/09/2005 12:20

HI...

I just wanted to get your opinoin on something. I have one daughter of 2 years old and work as a freelance journalist. I've had real problems with childcare in the past as I didn't want a nanny/au pair full time on the off chance I had a meeting and I couldn't completley rely on friends all the time as it seemed I was taking the mick a bit.

I've heard of a new website www.emergencychildcare.co.uk which lets you book nursery places as and when you need them without commiting to one session a week etc.

What do you think....it sounds like the answer to all my prayers
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mommie · 15/09/2005 12:25

it does sound good - but how much over the odds do you pay for the privilege?

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rockinmama · 15/09/2005 13:06

It doesn't seem to seem that much more expensive..they are working with Asquith and Teddies at the moment. Days are £50-£70 depending on age of child, which nursery, day of week etc.

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HandbagAddiction · 15/09/2005 13:26

I would say you would want to consider how the use of different nurseries for the odd day or two might affect your daughter. The solution sounds ideal...but you're going to be putting your daughter into a nursery for a day that she's not familiar with, nor will she know the staff or other children and personally, I think that's a lot for a 2 year old to deal with.

If you think she'll cope, then that's great...but I still get settling issues with my dd (also 2) whose been in the same nursery for over a year and where she knows the people well.

Not saying you shouldn't do it as you may not have a choice...but please don't forget to think about how this might affect your daughter.

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rockinmama · 15/09/2005 13:44

I don't think I would use a different nursery each time, I would try and use the same to keep it consisternt for the little one. It's basically finding a loop hole where you can use quality nurseries without all the boundries they set.

My first day is tomorrow so I'll let you know how it goes, but so far I've been very impressed. The confirmation email was really thorough and I feel really comfortable with the service.