Creche/Childcare in Galway

Fiddlesnap

We are looking for a Creche in Galway for around Sept on and it seems EVERYWHERE is booked up bar one place and they are charging 170 a week (we only need 3 days).

Anyone got any recomendations ideas?

Thanks

beardybrewer

You need 3 full-time days per week? Ouch. Most creches will do part-time, some who aren't aware we're in a recession only offering full time, but will charge the full week for 52 weeks a year (even when they are closed!). Get on the phone and verify if anyone will even take you at 3 days per week.

I think you'll find for your scenario that childminders are going to be much more flexible. You never know, some creche's are a bit more flexible now. Best of luck!

beardybrewer

http://www.childcare.ie/businesses/county/Galway

What age is your child? Look in to ECCE if the year before starting school.

Fiddlesnap

Thanks Newkie - yeah, I was thinking childcare or aupair may be the way to go... Baby is 10 weeks

snubbleste

Baby boom, how are ye?

I'd also echo the childminder bit.

UrsulaS

hello I am au pair in Galway now, maybe I could help but please send me some details on priv. msg if you are interested

xflyer

I happen to know Roscam will have a couple of vacancies in September. Don't ask how I know;). They are very good but expensive.

luap2007

What Area of Galway are you Looking for?

Fiddlesnap

We are in the knocknacarra area

luap2007

Fiddlesnap wrote: »

We are in the knocknacarra area

Private mail me and i will give you the details for a creche in knocknacarra area.

UrsulaS

When do you need help with kids?

bigtuna

I know one of the girls I work with has her children in Puddle ducks (I think) in Shantalla. She is very impressed with them. I'm not sure availability but might be worth a look if you have not already.

talkingabout

170 seems v expensive if for 3 days.
This is the price we pay for our creche in barna for a full week, and its an award winning creche.