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Topic ID 6194
04/10/2011 by thefair1973
Children's Classes
My daughter has unfortunately missed the school intake cut-off due to her being born in September. All of her friends were born in August so have started in Reception year. As a result, it appears that any class we take her to on a Tuesday (the only day my other half has off work) are full of younger kids (1 or 2 years old, whereas she is 4).
Does anybody know of any classes on a Tuesday similar to Action Tots in Ware (doesnt run on Tuesdays)or Messy Play in Bramfield (no longer running) that is more geared towards pre-school age rather than babies/young toddlers?
Thanks.
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Reply ID 83581
04/10/2011 by GillP
Have you looked at Court Yard Arts? I think they do classes for pre-schoolers.
Reply ID 83587
04/10/2011 by james
Can't she go to nursery? Government pay for for up to 15 hours a week. You've probably missed the boat for this year's intake though.
Reply ID 83589
04/10/2011 by thefair1973
she does go to nursery, but as my other half only gets 1 day off work in the week, she'd prefer to spend that day with the kids than pack them off to nursery, so her 15 hours are used up by doing a double session on certain days.
Reply ID 83591
05/10/2011 by minnie
I'd second Courtyard Arts, just had a look and the Tiny Tots sessions do run on Tuesdays. Polly is brilliant with the children. I did this with my daughter up until she started reception, she's in year 1 now and still talks about it. Ages are from 1-5, the class we were in had a range of ages from 18 months through to four, but because you're doing your thing the ages don't matter. It taught me a lot about doing art with little ones and they can make mess! Polly does not mind paint on the floor or glitter everywhere.
We did clay, made felt, made 3d things as well as the usual painting
Reply ID 83598
05/10/2011 by Bubbaoshea
Can I ask, how do you go about getting the government to pay for your child to go to nursery for 15hrs a week?
Never heard of that and as we are struggling to be able to afford to send our son to nursery, something like that would help greatly.
Reply ID 83599
05/10/2011 by codek2
Bubbaoshea - thats a standard benefit that EVERY child over 3 gets.
However private nurseries tend not to respect the 15hr aspect - they tend to just give a small discount.
Reply ID 83604
05/10/2011 by Bubbaoshea
Sorry I knew that, thought it was for younger children. My son is only 1...
We are struggling to find somewhere for him to go that won't cost £140 a week for two days nursery.
Reply ID 83606
05/10/2011 by GillP
Bubbaoshea have you thought about a childminder?
Reply ID 83607
05/10/2011 by Bubbaoshea
Possibly but no idea where to start. Have looked on line but would really prefer recommendations from people that have used someone.
How much is a child minder anyway?
Reply ID 83608
05/10/2011 by codek2
also check out child care vouchers. you pay for these pre-tax and i think you can get £120 a month. speak to your employer..
Reply ID 83625
05/10/2011 by Kitty Kat
Call Sam Baker for Childminding Services on http://www.childminding-services.co.uk.
Can't recommend her highly enough. Lovely surrounds, wonderful care and happy children [:)]
Reply ID 83657
06/10/2011 by thefair1973
If I remember rightly when we were looking, the nursery next to Elberts was the cheapest one in Hertford (£38/day I think it was). We just didnt like it and prefrred Grasshoppers.
Reply ID 83658
06/10/2011 by thefair1973
Kitty, is that the place in Epping Green? Their website doesnt appear to be anything other than a blank screen
Reply ID 83659
06/10/2011 by codek2
remove the trailing . from the website address?
Reply ID 83660
06/10/2011 by Kitty Kat
quote:
Originally posted by thefair1973
Kitty, is that the place in Epping Green? Their website doesnt appear to be anything other than a blank screen
Yes, that is the one. Try calling Sam on 07876 136458
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