It is not an easy one is it?

I am not a teacher but I went back pt when each of my boys was around that age. I was dreading leaving them, and the first days are hard, but overall it was actually easier than I was expecting. I think pt can be a good balance - it gives you some "time out" from being a mum, and the adult company can be beneficial, it gives your DD a chance to bond with her grandparents and gets her used to being cared for by others, and if it takes the pressure off financially it can give you all a better quality of life.

Only you know what is right for you. If money is tight it can be very stressful. Working when you don't want to be can be very stressful. You really need to find the option which will work best for you, your DH and your DD. One option might be to go back and then resign if it's not working out.

Anyway, I wish you luck with your decision. It isn't easy. But it isn't permanent either. And usually the thought of leaving our little ones is worse than the actual leaving. Best of luck hun.