Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

I start work October 13th and I need to try and find childcare, I have a babysitter for right now.. but it’s only temporary until I can get childcare

Hi My husband and I are on universal credit and we have a 2 year old who is currently eligible for 15 hours free childcare per week. My husband has received a job offer of 27k today (We live in London). Do we lose 15 hour free childcare? (I have not found a job yet).

When is everyone setting the nursery ready? Buying furnitures etc

How long did it take for those who have applied to get the nursery funded hours code?

We are moving to Houlton from London , and looking for Childcare for our spirited 2.5 year old. Does anybody have any recommendations?

My baby is starting nursery in Jan when he will be almost 13 months old. I’m wondering what I will need to do or prepare beforehand?

How do we apply when it’s time for the 3 year funding for nursery/pre school?!

I am considering a childminder over nursery but I am a little skeptical. How do they really manage to care efficiently for multiple children at once (the childminder)? 🙈

What age would you find appropriate for a sibling to babysit a 2 year old for the evening?

We live in a 1 bed flat so he’s always been in our room but I’m sad that he never got a nursery. Any one else?

Child will be going to nursery 3 full days . Any tips or things to be kept in mind while sending child to nursery?

About to hire a sitter for our 12 month old. She won’t have to bathe or put him to bed. Probably feed him only one meal. How much should I pay per hour?

My partner is self employed, to get the amount do we take the amount he pays himself each month or do we take the amount his business takes? He is a director of his own company and pays himself through his business.

My daughter just started reception & has got her first proper homework. Please vote & share your opinion

My boy has been looked after by grandparents and inlaws whilst I am at work. Hoping to start nursery 2 full days January 2025. I qualify for 15hours free childcare per month I know it's hard to say exactly but how much would 20hours per week equate to with the 15hours free. I know the 15hrs is only term time so i...

Please can someone tell me when we start getting the 30 hours free childcare? My daughter was born on the 1st April. Thank you 😊

Looking for recommendations and if possible price as well? i dont have many mom friends so its hard to choose nursery for babies. i would really appreciate any advice xx

My son look forward into going to school no more do to bullying it’s sad asf I already had to approach a mother already it’s more than 1kid now I got to sit in school with my child until school is switched something need to be done

When will our july baby be allowed to get free 15 hours. Is it from May or September 2025 and how early we can apply for code. Thank you

Anyone else finding the nursery settle process too distressing? I am having second thoughts as mine is just getting so upset it kills me 😩