What childcare provision is available in ED during half terms?

[furryroadster]

My kid has just started at school and has been using the Rainbow Club after school provision. Just found out that Rainbow Club is closing its holiday provision as they never got enough kids to make it viable.

Has left me as a working Mum a bit stuck - along with a couple of other mums that use the after school club.

Can anyone recommend or know of any places to send 5 year olds for good care during school holidays?

Or does anyone have a nanny that would be willing to look after a couple of extra kids during the October half term break? Or any childminders out there that have space for two over this holiday?

Any ideas welcome!

Marissa

[KatDew]

Have you looked into the JAM after school club? They provide holiday cover. I haven't used their holiday cover but I use the after school club

[Curmudgeon]

Holiday drop in at Dulwich college is very good

They have a website ....hang on a tic

[Curmudgeon]

http://www.holidaydropoff.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=76

[furryroadster]

Thanks for both those options. I will definitely be looking at both. Fingers crossed they have spaces!

Marissa

[tisba]

Hi there,

I am nanny based in east dulwich, and as my family will be away during the half term I'd be free to look after few children through the holiday.

Let me know if i can help!

Thanks,

Tia

[Artastic]

Hi there,

Artastic Art days are running in October Half Term:

Dulwich

Monday 22nd October

Wednesday 24th October

Monday 29th October

Wednesday 31st October

Beckenham

Tuesday 30th October

Mondays and Wednesdays at:

JAPS, James Allen's Preparatory School

144 East Dulwich Grove

London

SE22 8TE

Tuesdays in Beckenham at:

St Mary's Catholic Primary School,

Westgate Road, Beckenham,

Kent BR3 5DE

For more info please contact me on [email protected]/07792549874/www.club-tastic.co.uk

Thank you

Annabelle

[DulwichCollegeEvents]

Hi Marissa,

Holiday Drop Off will be running over the school break.

I will provide information below. Thanks for the kind comments Curmudgeon.

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Holiday Drop Off Sports Camp - DULWICH COLLEGE - October Half Term

The October Camp is now bookable online

After receiving outstanding reviews in the newspapers we are opening up our camp for the October Half Term at Dulwich College. All dates are now bookable at www.holidaydropoff.com

To see our Latest newsletter please click the link below:

http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=bf0d9296205fe99ef89688352&id=f3701b0840

Both of my daughters went to the HDO club in June. I was slightly anxious as they'd never been to a holiday club before, and they are quite shy girls. I don't know why I was anxious, they had the most amazing time and wanted to go every day thereafter! Their favourite activities were trampoling and the water ball/pool fun. The staff are very friendly and approachable. It was clear the children at the club adored them. We're all looking forward to spending many more fun days with the HDO team in the summer holidays. Many thanks for providing a high quality, fun club for our children

ABOUT HDO

Holiday Drop Off is a great way for children to learn new sports in a fun and exciting environment. HDO believe that sport should be enjoyed by all and have created a sports camp for children between the ages of Rising 5 -14 years old.

HDO is a sports camp which is taught by coaches of various sporting backgrounds, helping develop sporting techniques or simply introducing children to sports they are yet to learn.

Places are limited so its best to book in advance. Although you can turn up on the day (depending on availability) HDO have great discounts when booking online.

CAMP DATES

October Half Term Sports Camp:

22nd October - 26th October 2012

29th October - 2nd Novemeber 2012

Bookings can be made online at www.holidaydropoff.com or by clicking the book now button on the newsletter

Parents Comments:

My two children, aged 9 and 4 absolutely love Holiday Drop-Off. They enjoy the variety of activities on offer and meeting other children. They feel safe and secure in a familiar environment and always ask to go back each holiday. The staff are warm, friendly and welcoming and my children are always delighted to see them again. I have no hesitation in recommending Holiday Drop-Off.

Holiday Drop Off - Holiday Boredom Solved

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[Gidget]

HDO, nice to see you like your own organisation with the excessive over-the-top thumbs ups and smiling faces.

[Scruffy Mummy]

Jags Sports Centre runs football, multi-sports and now art/crafts. Our 7 year old has been going for two years to the football academy every break and loves it. Very well run. It runs from 9-3:30pm which suits us well as we are self employed and can pick up at 3:30pm.

[furryroadster]

I am completely bowled over at the amount of stuff going on out there. Thank you all for the many ideas and recommendations. Feeling a little less stressed about this now.

Marissa

[minder]

Agree with Gidget!!! and also the spelling mistakes!

[bibimax]

Dulwich Multi sports programme is excellent its for girls and boys up to age 11/12 (yr 6)...its only ?17 a day much much cheaper than the dulwich ones.

Its held at the Hamlet football ground next to Sainsbo's.