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25Avalon Thu 11-Jun-20 09:07:45

If they can’t find a childminder some nursery schools will take them. My daughter’s 3 year old and 9 month old are going in 2 weeks time for 2 days.

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Hithere Wed 10-Jun-20 22:49:16

Talk to your son and dil, they will understand

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sarahcyn Wed 10-Jun-20 22:46:44

Thank you all, very wise advice.

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Luckygirl Wed 10-Jun-20 10:42:56

I agree - you cannot do this because of your OH.

Childminders are in the main younger.

I am sure that your son will understand that you cannot put his father at risk.

If you word it as a temporary delay in the agreed arrangement because of coronavirus the I am sure they will get it.

However, I sense that you are in two minds about having agreed to do this at all; so maybe this delay will give you time to think that through a bit further.

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Namsnanny Wed 10-Jun-20 10:39:46

Not 'out' but 'put'.

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Namsnanny Wed 10-Jun-20 10:38:38

In your position, as your husband has had pneumonia I would make the same decision, ie not to take the baby in the current climate. BUT I would make it clear in the future I would be happy to review the situation.
Working in a care home does seem to be high risk and you would never forgive yourself if your husband was out in harm's way.
Difficult times.
Good luck

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V3ra Wed 10-Jun-20 10:10:30

sarahcyn yes registered childminders have been asked to welcome back all children now, but it's not compulsory (we are self-employed) and not if our family circumstances say we shouldn't.
We still have to do our own risk assessment.
I've been working all through for two keyworkers' children but some colleagues aren't opening up yet.
Your local authority will have a list of childminders that could help your son and daughter-in-law if you don't feel it's right for you to do so.

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sarahcyn Wed 10-Jun-20 10:00:57

I just don’t know what is the right thing to do.
Many moons ago, before CV19, I told my son and DIL that I’d look after their baby when she goes back to work, for one day a week. I made this promise, I’ll be honest, out of duty rather than enthusiasm. I’m struggling to get work and worried my childcare duties will conflict with other roles.
Be that as it may, I’ve said now that in the current climate I cannot do the 1 day a week because my husband had pneumonia earlier this year and I’m scared about him being vulnerable.
My son will be working in a care home and DIL going into an office daily.
I read on the Govt website that childminders can now take in children of all ages. So as a grandma am I basically on the same risk level, i.e. low?
I want to help, but not to risk my DH’s life...

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