BikeChick

Yes my understanding is similar to renrens. In addition, I understand an economic decision was taken by the nhs that the cost to the economy of parental time off work is less than the cost of vaccinating all children against a disease that is non fatal. I am definitely getting my kids done.

I tried asking and got "why bother, all mine have had it, it isn't that bad". Actually, it can be - there is a reason it is part of the routine immunisation schedule in USA, Canada, Australia... Happy to go private and avoid idiotic conversations like that. Which GP practice are you with, out of interest?

Does anyone know of anywhere in London (ideally easily accessible from Dulwich train) that administers the children?s chicken pox vaccines, ideally on weekdays? Obviously I realise this is a private treatment as it is not part of the UK?s immunisation program. Medicentre in Victoria no longer treat children at all, and the Children?s Immunisation Centre on Harley Street only do Saturday appointments and charge a hefty ?50 ?registration fee? in addition to the cost of the vaccine. Thank you!

I know this subject has come up a few times on WDF, but quite some time ago.. I have posted on WDF and had no replies since my post a couple of weeks ago, so I am going to see if any ED'ers have any insight to offer me! I was hoping to hear from some parents with recent experience of Asquiths (Dulwich Day Nursery) and Rainbow Smiles. We are moving into the area and will be looking for 4-5 mornings a week nursery care (full time not just term time), as our nanny only works afternoons. Our son will be coming up to two years and is well used to nursery having been attending the one near our home elsewhere in London for a year. I visited Asquith and Rainbow Smiles and I have to say I got a slightly better impression from Asquiths. I thought the space available at RS was quite small - although I have to say the garden area was nice and the children seemed very engaged with various activities. I liked the layout at Asquith and the variety of areas/ activities on the go when I visited. However I really would love to hear some feedback from other local parents. Please feel free to PM me if you prefer. Thank you so much. I know Nelly's is excellent but we can't get a place, unfortunately.

I know this subject has come up a few times on WDF, but quite some time ago.. I have posted on WDF and had no replies since my post a couple of weeks ago, so I am going to see if any ED'ers have any insight to offer me! I was hoping to hear from some parents with recent experience of Asquiths (Dulwich Day Nursery) and Rainbow Smiles. We are moving into the area and will be looking for 4-5 mornings a week nursery care (full time not just term time), as our nanny only works afternoons. Our son will be coming up to two years and is well used to nursery having been attending the one near our home elsewhere in London for a year. I visited Asquith and Rainbow Smiles and I have to say I got a slightly better impression from Asquiths. I thought the space available at RS was quite small - although I have to say the garden area was nice and the children seemed very engaged with various activities. I liked the layout at Asquith and the variety of areas/ activities on the go when I visited. However I really would love to hear some feedback from other local parents. Please feel free to PM me if you prefer. Thank you so much. I know Nelly's is excellent but we can't get a place, unfortunately.