Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Anyone else’s child not give a damn about leaving you to go nursery ?🤣 I was so nervous before my daughter started last week but she literally ran in and didn’t even wanna say bye😭 this is her second week and she absolutely loves it. She gets so excited to go in! As much as I love it, it also makes me sad how…

Hello mamas! This is not exactly baby related, just a little bit… We are trying to cut down on costs because babies are so expensive! Lol For anyone who uses comcast / xfinity for internet and cable, how much are y’all paying monthly? We’re paying about $250/month and it’s getting too expensive for us 🥲

Does anyone have children who go to any of the kids planet nurseries on the Wirral? In particular the Hoylake one? We are looking at nurseries and I just want some peace of mind that people have had good experiences 🙏

How do you guys go about finding a sitter when you need one? I’m nervous about finding someone I trust. Any recommendations?

Hey girls, I was just wondering how do you apply for the 15 hours free child care. Do I have to do this before I sign up with a day care?

Hello, how does childcare work with single working parents? I’m going back to work in May. Will I get any help towards childcare costs? I’m a single mum and looking to put my baby in private nursery when I go back to work but I have asked around and it’s near enough £60 a day! I work part time and receive universal ...

Hey all I have an interview tomorrow with few girls as I’m looking for someone to babysit my 5 months old baby for a few hours once a week Any suggestions on what I should ask? Cheers xx

What have your experiences been like with either?

I’m on UC and want to work again, but I need help paying for childcare. Do UC pay for the childcare?

Hi, I’m in a flying start area and will be going back to work in January. Does anyone know any info about the free childcare hours please? I haven’t a clue and my health visitor never gets back to me

Morning, How are mums with babies in nursery’s managing to do the drop offs? The one we have looked at is 7.45 and I can’t find any local that are earlier? Thank you

Any single mums on here that work either full time or part time? How do you manage everything like school and work ? I’m changing my job to try and have more of a routine but even the hours will be 9-5 so I keep having the dilemma of needing to sort childcare from school until I finish work! 😩 can’t help but feel…

Morning all Just starting to think ahead and wondering if anyone has a solution? ! My LO is due to start nursery at the end of Jan but both my partner and I have to be at work before the nursery opens. Is there such a thing as a childminder who will do the nursery drop offs but on a more flexible schedule, that ...

Realistically how long would it take for a 2-year-old to settle in a new nursery? I know every child is different. But I'm wondering how many days my toddler would be back at home due to unsettlement or sickness type of issues in the first weeks/months so I can arrange a back up childcare. What do you do in those da...

I'm just curious what other moms would expect to pay or be paid. If you drop your 4 year old, who is still potty training off, with a packed lunch, at a family members' house daily, how much are you paying them per hour? If you agreed to watch your niece or nephew daily for 2-8 hours, Monday- Friday, what's the...

How much are you getting from your baby's fathers a week or month to support your baby? Wondering what a normal amount would be- I know it varies depending on income etc but wondering if some of you don't mind sharing what you're receiving if anything thanks 🙏

How do you do it? I plan ok going back, but I also want to try for a 2nd baby in the next 6-10 months too. Do you go part-time, husband helps more? Daycare?? Gimmie the deets Thank you ladies!!

Anyone else staggered by the cost of nursery? Even with funding and only there 3 days a week it's £804 this month. I know it's more than September because one week is half term so no funding but still it's extortionate! No wonder the birth rate is falling! Dreading the 6 week summer holidays with no funding.

How much are your nursery fees for a one year old? How many days a week do they go in? Thanks

I can’t get childcare for a uni open day (it’s the uni I’m applying for as my main choice). Would I be able to take my baby? Or should I just not go? Also what types of things happen at open days, what can I expect in general?