Under 3 sessional care??
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Topic: Under 3 sessional care??
Posted By: Raspberryjam
Subject: Under 3 sessional care??
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 11:20am
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I know this isnt the right thread, but Im desperate and Im really hoping some one can help with this..
My almost 2 year old is desperate to not hang with Mum all the time but I cant find her care for 2 afternoons a week - I would prefer daycare type situation as opposed to in home care for some socialisation and variety Any ideas - is this even available? Im in birkdale at the moment ------------- http://lilypie.com] 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 11:47am
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I can't help specifically with Auckland but when Jake started daycare down here (he was 18 months) he was able to do half-days. I wanted daycare for the variety too and its been absolutely brilliant.
Anyway if you're asking what I *think* you're asking (and I may be wrong coz I have terrible baby brain!!!) then all the daycares I know of are fine with you enrolling your child for whatever hours suit as long as they're available which is probably your biggest obstacle. If this is totally off-base and no help then ignore me  -------------   
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Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 11:54am
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Thanks Babe, I think that will be my problem too and congrats on the new lovely boy :).
Im just finding all the daycares I can within say 15 minutes drive, and sending them an email to see where I stand. In addition .. does anyone know any centres that are best avoided - Id rather not leave my precious girl with crazy people Thanks ------------- http://lilypie.com]
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Posted By: anon
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 12:04pm
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RJ - the North Shore has a number of Community Creches. I wish this was available in my area as it's really affordable and you can drop them off and have some time to yourself. My friend's children love it there.
I know there is one in Birkenhead but when I did a search - lots of other areas too if I recall correctly. The creche you drop them off for a few hours - either a morning or an afternoon - her kids are in quite a few times a week - and they expect you to be a parent help so many times a year. If you're interested and you can't find out more info on it, let me know and I'll find it and post it on here. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 12:59pm
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Thanks, I dont care much it costs actually and am trying to avoid having to help - sounds bad I know - but its not really my thing and im due again in july and starting uni in july too
if all else fails i will put her back in in home care but she really enjoys being around lots of kids - its a shame we cant go to mainly music everyday for a few hours ------------- http://lilypie.com]
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Posted By: jano1
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 1:03pm
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Sorry am in Helensville so not much help
I did walk past a daycare centre this morning and the notice on their window said minimum of 2 sessions per week- i think that's pretty standard (1 session= morning or afternoon, not a whole day) |
Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 1:21pm
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thats kind of what I need just now 2 or 3 sessions a week, I just want to ease her into it. She is so over hanging out with me all the time
I wonder if the centres around here are all full too, there seems to be loads of kids about and they may not have any interest in a part timer, especially one under 2 or even 2 Do kindergartens even take under 3's? It dosent appear that daycares do sessional normally? ------------- http://lilypie.com]
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 1:47pm
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Yes kindys take under 3's. My girl started at 2.5 years although it is a private one and I have had her name down since she was born. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 3:04pm
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I think that may be the answer Peachy, but I cant find one over this side of the shore ?
and do you know if they do part time? ------------- http://lilypie.com]
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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 8:27pm
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I am now looking at kindy for DD she will be 2 in September. I have rang one called ABC learning that take them at 2. It is $24 a day and it is from 8.30-2.30 which works well in school hours and probably do 1 or 2 days a week. Does anyone know what ABC is like now after they went broke??? |
Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 8:53pm
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Where is ABC Kiwigal? ------------- http://lilypie.com]
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Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 9:06pm
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The closest to me turns out to be glenfield, but its not that far away- so I have sent them an email too. I have sent 11 emails today so maybe I will be looking next week with a bit of luck, but Would love to here from anyone who thinks some are best avoided??
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 10 April 2010 at 9:54pm
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Yes kindys do have part time hours. DD goes two days per week , one day is 8:45 - 11:45 and the other is 8:45 - 1pm. It suits me perfectly, gives her the extra stimulation she needs and gives me time to myself to catch up on things! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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