Hi
With my youngest one of my mindees gave notice about 2 months before I was due. I took 6 weeks off as son was a section and did not want to risk tearing by picking up younger ones. I had the after schools back at 3 weeks well I was at school anyway to pick up big brother.
My other pre school ie 2 yr minded nan came and stayed to help parents out while I had mat leave. Because I paid ni I claimed maternity allowance. I had youngest 7 weeks early went into labour on the Sunday and hubby had to ring parents for me to let them know I couldn't have children on the Monday.
I stopped going to minding or stay and play groups until he was 4 months old and I was ready to attend normal groups. With regards to number I would have thought that you would need to risk assess but you have some time yet and children may leave in the meantime like one of mine did. It is hard but you go with it.
The 2 and half year old will have turned 3 years and may be with you part time unless you can provide 15 hours free entitlement which will free up a little time. As I said I just went with the flow.
Last edited by Tazmin68; 03-09-2012 at 11:59 AM.
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