sledge

Hi there I've been commuting with my toddler since he was 10 months old. Originally my commute consisted of a 40 minute walk which was fine. Since we've moved to E.Dulwich it is about 1 hour 45 minutes each way, and consists of bus, train, walk (25 mins) and then a tube (but the tube bit I do on my own). He is 2 years old now, and I find the journey exhausting. We did try the bus as this went nearly all the way but I had so many issues with the drivers not letting me on with the pushchair that I found it really frustrating - and then my little boy didn't want to stay in the pushchair. For some reason, the train is more entertaining for him. I get off at Peckham rye and then get the 12 bus (which holds more pushchairs) - I've been very lucky and people help with carrying my pushchair down the stairs at rye station. I'm now 5 months pregnant so the journey will get harder!! I'm waiting for a local nursery place but I will then struggle with the later opening hours, and earlier finishing hours (8-6 around E Dulwich) versus 7-7 in town. I currently start work at 815 and finish at 4.30 so I have no idea how I will manage timings in the future! All I can say is good luck and I hope you find a solution that works for you!

Hi If you could bear the thought of commuting with your little one, there is a fab nursery behind London Bridge station called "The Arc" - it has a great reputation. I think it is open from 0800-1800. Otherwise there is the Bright Horizons one in East Dulwich (sainsbury's car park) near the station. Good luck

What time is the morning session? And what days? thanks

I was holding back from saying anything as figured they were pretty new. However, whilst I would go back - it would only be to give them a second chance. I went there a couple of weeks ago on a weekday around 1145 (and it wasn't busy). I waited 45 minutes for a child portion of beans on toast - and when it did arrive, the toast was soft and not toasted - still soft bread! I had to send the toast back, and by the time I got a replacement, my little one had eaten the beans! The coffee was great and that arrived within 5 minutes. The staff were very friendly and I got the impression they were just learning the ropes. I wish them luck and will give them the benefit of the doubt. Sledge