Childcare crisis - looking for childcare for 3 yr old boy

[furryroadster]

East Dulwich Parents

Am in slight panic as both nurseries that i have my son down for starting Jan 11 are unsure about whether they will have a place for him. One is definately sure they won't have place and the other needs me to call back in November.

My son is currently with an excellent childminder who only takes kids up to 3 and we had planned his leaving in Jan 11. However, my son is now the oldest child with the childminder by a year (he'll be 3 in Oct) and has no playmates of his own age.

With nursery places looking doubtful, i think the best alternative is to find him a childminder/nanny share who already has 3-4 year old kids.

Does anyone have kids of this age with a childminder who may have a place available and would recommend or would anyone consider a nanny share if they have a 3yr old?

Help. Am going slightly grey with the stress.

Marissa Charles

07946 197791

[supergolden88]

Have you tried Puddleducks in Nunhead? It's a nursery - very good. Not sure they will have places but worth checking as lots of the older kids are moving on to school. Tel 02072528448

[candj]

Not sure if you saw this thread in the family classifieds or if you need a full day of childcare... hope it helps.

[furryroadster]

Yes i did see it and thought it too good to be true and it was....need full days to cover working! And it seems it may be closing down too.

[Otto]

did you try half moon lane nursery by the dulwich station?

[furryroadster]

Thanks for the tip on Half Moon Lane nursery - will give them a ring.

Marissa