Missjojo Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Our second child's birth isn't too far away and we need a plan for childcare for our toddler as we don't have family nearby. We have some plan B's if we need them but none are ideal (friends who have kids and babies of their own, or work full time, etc). If it happens during the day we could put him in nursery while the grandparents make the 5 hour drive, but we can't count on that.I saw on here that people recommended Dulwich Childcare in this situation, but I've had no response to my voicemail or email, so I'm thinking it might not be an option. Amy suggestions? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamourBug Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Will be watching this as in same position- also didn't hear back from Dulwich Childcare. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-836129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Try ringing again, Paula is lovely, it's just her and one other so maybe she's away?I wdnt worry too much, we had same anxieties with number two but you can always take them to hospital worse case scenario or if during the day easier to sort Childcare. Lots of people do emergency Childcare if you do a general search on here a lot of childminders will do a day if you need them at short notice.Best of luck hope all goes well! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-836168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelly2012 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I'm one off them childminder that do emergency childcare . 07931-853-180 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-836190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane123 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hi - have you found anything yet? I got an emergency nanny through Tinies SE London. They sent me cvs of 3 people who could be 'on call' for 6 week period day or night. We got a great person through this service and she was great with my daughter who was nearly 3 at the time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-839839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandrns Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 highly rate Sitters. We have used them for both pre-planned and last min situations. Very easy to book and always someone to speak to in the office. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-839863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamourBug Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thank you Jane123 and Pandrns for your posts on this question; don't know about Missjojo but we haven't found anyone yet. Never heard back from Dulwich Childcare, but will try your two recommendations. Thanks, Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-839942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomelli Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Another vote for sitters.co.ukThey usually find someone within a few hoursGood luck x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-840008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamourBug Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hijust wondered if anyone else had any thoughts. We have tried Tinnies but no luck. Will try Sitters. I'm surprised its this hard, but if anyone had any suggestions- including any local baby sitters etc... please let me know. xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-846467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulwich Childcare Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hi there,Sorry to hear your experiences of Dulwich Childcare. We do endeavour to return calls and emails as quickly as we can if we don't answer straight away. I have looked back at emails and cannot reconcile these previous on-call requests, however needless to say this may well be an oversight on my behalf.We value all our clients and your feedback as local parents. If you feel there is an opportunity for us to provide you with childcare/nanny support, we would very much like to hear from you.PaulaWeb: www.dulwichchildcare.comEmail: office@dulwichchildcare.comTel. 0208 333 7431Mob. 0797 136 7974 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/56182-childcare-for-a-toddler-when-in-labour-with-number-2/#findComment-846822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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