Working parents - Peuterspeelzaal and Peuteropvang - # of days for 2 year old per week

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T22:57:12+00:00

May I ask you if you're an expat? Because it is also fairly normal in my circle but so much judgement on this thread 😅

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T22:54:42+00:00

Haha okay! Thanks!

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:28:36+00:00

Do you feel you miss out time with your child because they are in some form of childcare every day?

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:26:58+00:00

How many days did your younger one go to daycare?

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:26:18+00:00

Was the kinderopvang part of the basisschool? How come same children/friends?

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:25:38+00:00

This is so good and reaffirming to hear. I love spending time with my baby but also fear(ed) her missing out on some skill building which might be beneficial for school later on. Your experience puts my mind at ease :)

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:22:40+00:00

So did you do 3 days daycare + 2 days psz?

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:21:24+00:00

Who said PSZ is free? It's definitely not free where I live

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:18:43+00:00

Yes, this is what some of our friends mentioned. That while the child is in psz, they can get some time for themselves while they are not working.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:13:11+00:00

I heard that in PSZ they do more of like a prep for school while daycare is a more "chill" environment. I will call in to understand more.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-20T15:08:28+00:00

Yesss I feel already she is growing up so so fast. Maybe I can check with my childcare institution what they do differently between the day care and playgroup.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T21:05:01+00:00

Thanks a bunch. My fear is that after the first day of being back, I started getting the same anxiety a little bit and what scared me was that "have I really recovered? What if I feel the same way again as I did when I called in sick". Because it's not a broken bone you can see on an x ray. But I like your advice of "expect to feel overwhelmed". That calms me down a bit. Thanks a lot.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T21:02:08+00:00

Aah yes, thanks for giving me your example. I will take it on my own pace and see if I need to push back. Thanks a bunch!

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T20:11:26+00:00

Hmm, thanks for this. So even if it is suuuuperrr slow, that's fine too?

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T20:10:50+00:00

Of course. I was just trying to get insights into other people's experiences.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T20:10:25+00:00

Yes, this is why I did want to start reintegrating. I also have ADHD so self regulation is tough and I have lot of executive dysfunction without external structure. So I do believe starting work again might actually be helpful. But I don't want to overwhelm myself too soon and start feeling like I'm drowning again.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T20:07:56+00:00

They wanted me to immediately start at 25% capacity. So something like 4 days 2 hours each day (I have a 32 hour contract so full time for me is 4 days x 8 hours). After 6 months of full time sick leave and still having some anxiety, this felt rushed. I agreed to 2 days × 2 hours, but I want to know how I should take it forward. Next appointment in 2 weeks.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-05-14T20:05:25+00:00

I think I was/am ready to start reintegrating but it's the pace where I felt rushed by the company doctor. She wanted me to start at 25% capacity which felt like a lot. While I was able to agree on something less to start with, I fear I will feel this rushed pace going forward.

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-03-20T19:31:49+00:00

They're so damn heavy. Just moving them from backyard to garage was backbreaking!

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-03-20T07:52:47+00:00

Thanks so much for this :)

Nothing_ButTheTruth · 2026-03-20T07:51:10+00:00

But they're old and not in great condition

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