by Just_T » Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:59 pm
When I went looking for half-days (2 years ago now), I was told they didn't do half days (anywhere) and really the reason is because they can't 'sell' the other half of the day as most of the kids who go to nursery have working parents. I ended up hiring a mother's helper/nanny instead and I really think that was a great alternative. She did so much more than look after my daughter - she cooked, cleaned (took out the nappy pail, etc.,) and could watch both my girls or just one which was much more flexible. Also, because she comes to you, you don't waste half of your time in getting them ready and taking them there, which is a bit more important when you're only looking for half days. The time goes fast!
When I went looking for half-days (2 years ago now), I was told they didn't do half days (anywhere) and really the reason is because they can't 'sell' the other half of the day as most of the kids who go to nursery have working parents. I ended up hiring a mother's helper/nanny instead and I really think that was a great alternative. She did so much more than look after my daughter - she cooked, cleaned (took out the nappy pail, etc.,) and could watch both my girls or just one which was much more flexible. Also, because she comes to you, you don't waste half of your time in getting them ready and taking them there, which is a bit more important when you're only looking for half days. The time goes fast!
