{"id":371,"date":"2018-01-09T12:10:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T12:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-255815-3383686.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=371"},"modified":"2024-04-15T14:49:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T14:49:15","slug":"unhappy-at-nursery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/thoughtful-parenting\/nanny-vs-nursery","title":{"rendered":"Nursery or nanny? Finding the perfect childcare solution to suit your little one"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"371\" class=\"elementor elementor-371\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a9a7231 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a9a7231\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6abe0a72\" data-id=\"6abe0a72\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a0e3ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76a0e3ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best nurseries in London are fantastic places where children thrive. If your little one is in one of these nurseries, hold on tight and cross your fingers and toes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, each week we get lots of calls from parents who are not happy with their nursery. In many cases the nursery itself is perfectly great, but the setup is just not working for the family for one reason or another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, we recently spoke to a parent whose baby had just never settled into nursery. \u201cIt\u2019s gone beyond normal separation anxiety,\u201d the mum said. \u201cMorning dropoff is heartbreaking, and it doesn\u2019t seem to be improving as time goes by.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another family I spoke to recently were at their wit\u2019s end as their daughter seemed to be constantly sick. \u201cEvery time Nora has a loose poo, even if it\u2019s just from teething, the nursery calls and I have to drop everything to pick her up,\u201d the mum told us. \u201cThen she can\u2019t go back to nursery for 48 hours afterwards.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re thinking of switching out of nursery for whatever reason, you may be wondering, what other options do we have? Is it a nanny or nothing?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A full time nanny &#8211; a fantastic alternative to nursery&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nannies offer personalised care in your home. Your little one gets to stay in their familiar environment in the rhythm and routine they\u2019re used to. Nannies give personalised, one-on-one attention that meets all of a child&#8217;s emotional, physical and social needs. Nurseries give your child plenty of playmates to socialise with, but they do offer less individual time with each child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nannies tailor your child\u2019s day around their interests, whether that\u2019s spending time outdoors, visiting farms or splashing in the swimming pool. Nurseries tend to follow a structured routine, with time for free play, crafts and reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve heard tales of nursery bugs galore, then you\u2019ll be reassured nannies can look after and comfort children when they\u2019re sick and they\u2019ll have less exposure to these bugs too.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your day will also be less rushed as nannies can work longer days to fit into your work demands and you don\u2019t have to rush for pick ups and drop offs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>It might be too expensive for me. What else is out there?&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Nanny share \u2013 an alternative to nursery<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many families, a nanny share can be a great alternative to nursery. The children still get the benefits of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/blog\/childcare-london\/your-babies-social-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social interaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s flexible in terms of location and timing (with less time off sick), while also being more affordable than a sole care nanny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in an expensive part of London, or are paying more for a part time place, a nanny share could cost about the same as your nursery. If not, it could be a little more. As a guide, the cost of a nanny share is generally \u00a311-15 per hour.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested to explore nanny share as an alternative to nursery, do bear in mind that the more pickups\/dropoffs involved, the tougher it is to find a nanny share match. So an afternoon-only nanny share could be difficult to find.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole day shares, however \u2014 even just a couple of days a week \u2014 are very doable. Find a great family to nanny share with using our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/family-finder.korukids.co.uk\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=unhappy-at-nursery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free family finder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often find the families who are leaving nursery to do a nanny share are the happiest with their matches, as they have some flexibility on their start date and therefore can wait a bit to find a family that really suits them<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What about a bit of both nanny <\/b><b><i>and <\/i><\/b><b>nursery? A mix \u2018n match solution&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re seeing a big trend in families following this \u2018mix and match\u2019 approach to their childcare solution.&nbsp; The children might be at nursery for 2 days, and at home with a nanny for 2 or 3 days.&nbsp; \u2018Mix and match\u2019 works especially well if you have 2 children in a nursery, as it might even reduce the cost &#8211;&nbsp; in some areas with very expensive nurseries, the cost of a full day nanny for two children can be slightly less than the cost of two kids at nursery.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many families who can\u2019t stretch to a full day nanny all the time, \u2018mix and match\u2019 creates opportunity for personalised one-to-one care. As one parent told us, \u2018The nanny days are the easy days\u2019 &#8211; they were the days she wasn\u2019t rushing around in the morning, and could cuddle her baby during the day.&nbsp; Parents who work from home tell us they love stealing a few moments in their working day to have lunch or tea with their children, and seeing their children much more than if they were in full time nursery.&nbsp; And when the baby is (inevitably) sick and can\u2019t go to nursery, the nanny can still look after them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right childcare for your family can feel so daunting but the power is in your hands to create the perfect childcare solution for you. Get started by checking out our amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.korukids.co.uk\/find-childcare\/professional-nannies\">full day nannies<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best nurseries in London are fantastic places where children thrive. If your little one is in one of these nurseries, hold on tight and cross your fingers and toes.<br \/>\nUnfortunately, each week we get lots of calls from parents who are not happy with their nursery. 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