One off holiday playgroup, how many would you take , alone??

amother

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:33 am

Title says it all.

One week, few hours a day, no helper.

Im an experienced pre school teacher but never done it in my home.

I would say 6-7.
Iv heard so many diff things.

If you do this sort of thing, NOT all year round, cos then its easier , same kids etc. How many would you take?

Thanks in advance!

amother

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:35 am

amother [ Poppy ] wrote:

My max was 4

I forgot to write ages.

All around 2.5

Couple are trained. Which in essence makes it harder for me.

amother

Burntblack

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:38 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

For sure not more than 5 or 6.

amother

Poppy

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:40 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I forgot to write ages.

All around 2.5

Couple are trained. Which in essence makes it harder for me.

The kids in my group were around that age- 2 turning 3

amother

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:43 am

amother [ Poppy ] wrote:

The kids in my group were around that age- 2 turning 3

If you dont mind me asking ,How was it worth it for you for so few kids then?

amother

Poppy

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:46 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

If you dont mind me asking ,How was it worth it for you for so few kids then?

I was able to stay home with my babies, so it was worth it. Also, I did it the whole school year, and probably had longer hours than you. Most years, when I was working, was 9-3

amother

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:51 am

amother [ Poppy ] wrote:

I was able to stay home with my babies, so it was worth it. Also, I did it the whole school year, and probably had longer hours than you. Most years, when I was working, was 9-3

Thanks.
I mean as a one off.
I think its different when you have same kids every day, you get to know them and can manage better when you know it will become routine.
So can take more.
Even if I was doing 2 weeks would be different I think

I know a friend who does 10 year round!!

amother

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:53 am

amother [ Poppy ] wrote:

I was able to stay home with my babies, so it was worth it. Also, I did it the whole school year, and probably had longer hours than you. Most years, when I was working, was 9-3

amother

Pumpkin

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:57 am

My DD 2.5 yo just went to a two week playgroup during the summer. She had 14 kids and took two 11 yr old girls as assistants

amother

Offwhite

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 9:58 am

2 year olds , tops 4 kids myself . 5 year olds I have done 17 kids myself without a problem.
With 2 year olds I would expect some to get into trouble while I’m changing diapers or taking to the bathroom.
Make the room extremely child safe and escapee safe

amother

DarkMagenta

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 11:59 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

She is saying she did it year round, which like you say, is easier, and HER max was 4.

For one off, 5 is pushing it!

Just because your friend is 10doesnt make it ok and not neglect

amother

Tue, Aug 09 2022, 12:02 pm

Thanks everyone.

Anyone else doing themselves can share?