pro's and cons of after schoolies and U5's

[mumx3]

I am thinking about advertising for one more child.

It turns out one of the families who wanted a sibling place (2.5 yo and 5 yo) have changed their minds. I am relieved to tell the truth as I hadnt got the right vibe from Dad and so it is easier all round.

This leaves me with:

Mon: 10, 5, 1
Tues: 10, 5, 1, 7m
Weds: 10, 5, 5, 1, 7m
Thurs: 10, 5, 5, 1
Fri: 10, 5, 5, 1,7m

Trying to decide if I should go for another after schoolie or an U5? I know obviously I need to take comes along, but I may be able to choose and if so cant decide!

What do you guys prefer? or think?

[Mollymop]

If it were me I would take on another after schooler or under 5. See what comes along when it comes to it and see how you feel.

I have 2 under 5's, 3 over 5's and 2 over 8's and they all get on really well together. Especially the older ones (the over 8's with the under 3's)


To be honest, what concerns me more is have too many under 2's at once, I like the mindees all different ages, because for some reason it seems easier.

[FizzysFriends]

Depends on if you need/want the money a U5 will usually be more hours/money than a B/A school.

[huggableshelly]

I like my afterschoolies aswell as my under 5's ... afterschoolies are easier to take out to the park but less money than an under 5 fulltimer.