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Help I need to organise Childcare!

Going back to work and confused about which childcare options to take? When I first went back to work there was no compromise. My mother was the only one I felt comfortable with looking after my children, who better to trust, they were so precious to me I wouldn't entertain an alternative. When my dad died and it became harder for mum to pick the kids up from school because she didnt drive, I had to look for childcare. But what are the best options and what do you need to look out for?

Nursery schools and classes

Nursery schools provide early learning and childcare for children between three and five years old (some will take children from two-and-a-half). They are often based at Sure Start Children's Centres, or linked to an infant or primary school.
Pre-schools and playgroups
Usually run by voluntary groups, pre-schools and playgroups provide part-time play and early learning for under fives. Three and four year olds can get their 12.5 hours of weekly free early learning at these providers
Day Nurseries
Provide care and activities for children from birth to five years. Usually open from 7 am - 7pm

Childminders

Provide childcare for children up to twelve years old.  Childminders work from their own home.  Hours are generally 8am to 6pm but most Childminders can be flexible.  Can offer pickups from Pre-schools or playgroups

Nannies
Can either live with you in your home or come to your home.  Nannies can look after children of any age.  Whether they live in or not their hours can be flexible.

Once you have made a choice on which care provider most suits you, here are some points to help you with your final decision:-

1. Ask if you can visit a couple of times to see how your child settles in.  Most childcare providers are happy to have a settling in period.
2. Do they have a friendly feel?
3. Is it clean, bright and fresh, do the children have enough space both indoors and outdoors?
4. Do the children look happy?
5. Is there somewhere that children can rest?
6. Are there enough staff to look after the children?
7. What are the policies for managing behaviour?
8. What training do the carers have?
9. Do they have registered First Aiders?
10. How secure are the premises?
11. What happens if a child becomes ill?

There are some great forms of childcare out there. Make sure you go with what is comfortable and less stressful both for you and your child.

How do we do it......

Many people struggle to keep their juggling act airbo

Super Humans!

Mums and Dads all around are juggling work, children, home life and relationships. Yes we have mod cons to help i.e dishwashers, microwaves, tumble driers etc but these are no longer luxuries, most of us need them in order to cope with everyday life!

With the current economic climate we have to work, in fact we are lucky if we have a job! However this needs to be balanced with the quality time spent with our children and in our relationships!

Take time out to be with your partner, go to the cinema, theatre a local restaurant, housework will always be there for another day! Cook them a meal, listen to some music together.

Spend time with children if you have them! Take them on a day out for example the cinema, theatre, a museum, theme park, zoo, park. If you don't have much money spend time with them putting together a puzzle or getting creative with paper and glue, even going out on a rainy day and splashing through the puddles can be fun and therapeutic!

We should be enjoying our lives, our children, our relationships. Time passes too soon!