Another ratio question .. confused ..

[Rosy Days]

Hello, my ds starts full time nursery school in September (9am to 3.30pm), he will be 3 in June. Now I'm getting all confused as I thought that once he started nursery school, I could maybe take on another under 3 BUT when I have re-read the EYFS it says 'if a child is 4 or 5 and only attends the childminding setting before and/or after and/or school holidays they may be cared for at the same time as three other young children'.

I already care for a 2 yr old and a 1 yr old as well as my ds. Now, does this mean I cannot take on another under 3 until next year when he has turned 4?

Help with this would be appreciated.

Thanks :)

[jellytots2912]

Yep that's right I am in a similar situation with my son x

[Minstrel]

Yes that's right and it isn't full time nursery but full time school ie Reception.

[muffins]

Yes but the rising five clause only counts for 4yr olds in full time education at school, so you have to wait till he starts school not turn 4!

[Minstrel]

Sorry to clarify your own child is in your numbers at all times and you can take a new child on when he starts school in September 2014 assuming you send him then.

[Rosy Days]

Ok thanks for the replies, so it will be September 2014 then when he starts reception when I can take on another. Good job I checked, oh well, I will probably be glad of the rest anyway!
Thanks :)