Hi,
It may seem like a silly question but as I am sure you can relate to I am finding it very hard to leave my son with someone I don't know. I don't have any practical support and would like to use occasional childcare to have a day to myself once a month. I miss having time with my husband and would visit him in the city or get the housework done or jobs that I can't get around to with my little son around.

Being occasional care I am worried that they won't be as professional as childcare centres. And as most of them are government based I am confused as to whether this attracts better or worse staff. My DH thinks I should do it but I just can't get past leaving my son for my own needs.

Have you ever used occasional care and what has your experience been? Any feedback would be good as I am finding this very tough