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When are you planning on putting your LO in preschool.

I've just been accepted back to uni and they want me to start next week obviously I need someone that I can trust as my baby's so young it's for 2 days a week do you have any suggestions please

Any recommendations for a nursery in the area? Or childminders? Or any to avoid?

I’m looking for a new daycare for my daughter because she might be autistic she’s getting evaluated in February 6th,2025 she got a note today saying it might be to much for her and I don’t know what to do so if anyone could help me please and thank you

I’m still confused 🙈 My LO will turn 2 in a few days… will we get 15 hours only or 30 hours free childcare per week? I’m thinking to start nursery in October/November 🫠

I know everything can change and I’m very early with my planning 🤣 but how much are nursery fees going to be for 2025. Am I right saying we will be able to have 30 hours free childcare a week ?

We have been asked by our chosen nursery to give a holding fee of £350 for our little boy who will start with them in June 2025. They have stated this is three weeks of his cost and will not be deducted from his first month invoice. Has anyone else experienced this? It just seems Absolutley ridiculous that we are ...

Hi everyone. I’m new here, I have 2 amazing teen girls. I’ve dedicated my motherhood part of my life to them, I’m trying to find myself again. I’m thinking of jumping in to Pilates and spin class but I’m also a bit scared .. lol idk if that makes sense

If you share the children 50/50 do you still have to pay child maintenance and if so does anyone know why as can’t find a definitive answer on the website and I just don’t understand it! (Live in UK)

Hi, Does anyone go to any free or cheaper pay as you go any sessions good for a 3 month old? In Basingstoke

Guys looking for some advice . My little girl has started going to hapitots airport nursery . No major issues at all the girls r lovely but there is an app where food , nappies , sleeps etc should be updated . I thought this would be done daily for the day she's there but it's probably once a week alot goes on. Th...

I naively thought that things would be easier this year as this is our little girl’s 2nd autumn/winter at nursery 🫠 But she got RSV on the 1st September. Literally, 1st of September. We’re all just about recovered from that and boom she’s had a tummy bug all this week. Is anybody having an easier time of it if…

These government schemes are confusing to me. Will I be able to apply for nursery for my little boy next year, when he's 2? We are in the process of looking for places for our 3 year old for next year too. I don't work but their father does full time. If not possible, what would the option have to be for my you...

Anyone from grays or know of the schools in grays. What is Quarry Hill academt primary school like as they don’t offer open days. I would like to know if quarry hill or st thomas of canterbury catholic primary are good schools?

Where can I go temporarily in New Jersey with a 3 month old if I wanna leave my husband while he is at work? Hotel? Airbnb? Do they accept babies?

So I was meant to stay at home with my daughter as we are fortunate to be in that position but for my own sanity I need a job and adult conversations. We have found a nursery for my 1 year old and can use the free 15 hours for working parents great! But what about when schools are off on holiday, my nursery is ope...

I feel like a bad mum but I’m doing this myself with no help and I know it will benefit me in the long run but I am unsure if 18weeks is too early to start and should wait till he’s at least 6 months?

Having to start work soon, any single moms have their little ones in daycare???? Im feeling so guilty about it I hate it Its the last thing I want really

My daughter keeps telling me about her "boyfriend" at school and it's hilarious 😂 even funnier that her teachers are like they don't even interact like that

Hi all, sorry for the lengthy post, just wondering if I can pick your brains. So I’m guessing most of you are aware that from September 2025, working parents should be entitled to 30 hours funded childcare (all being well) You can either have 30 hours funded during term time only. Or spread it out throughout the w...