Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Any recommendation on how to find a childminder? People keep telling me it’s just word of mouth however I don’t know anyone with older babies who’ve used a childminder. I tried my councils website where there is a list but all the closest ones I’ve contacted they didn’t get back to me. I live in SW London inbetwe...

Hi all. My son is 3.5 and will be going to primary school next September and so we’re looking at primary schools now. Unfortunately, we’re not very close to any of the outstanding schools such as park hill infant or St John’s CoFe. Has anyone had experience of getting their children into good primary schools but ar...

Does anyone know of a reputable yet affordable babysitter. I work 12pm to 8pm and need a babysitter. I don't have a car so they'd have to be close enough for me to get a Lyft or Uber there. I'm located in Beaumont, Tx

Is anybody sending their LO? Mine is currently at a ‘regular’ nursery four days a week; once she turns two she’ll be old enough to attend our local forest school so we’re planning to do 50/50, two days a week at each. It feels like a big change and would love to know if anybody else is planning similar.

Just...in general bit of a whinge. The whole system seems ridiculous. Only want to send her 2 days a week, but now I'm having to work extra days to pay for her to go and roped in (very luckily, grandparents) to help. I'm working just to send her, when I'd rather just be at home with her myself as I do quite lik...

Back to work in a few weeks and have not sorted childcare! Does anyone know of nurserys in North London that still have spaces? Lo is 10 months

Hey, Looking for advice - I return to work in October. This was a last minute decision as I can’t live off SMP. I have found a good nursery to get my daughter into but they are only taking her 3 days and the other two days I’m not sure what to do. Anyone been in this position? Any advice on what you did? I’ve aske...

Has anyone sent there child to the above nursery? Can't find reviews so any experiences welcome. If anyone knows any childminders or nurseries who do 15 free hours and 2-3 half days would be great as well

My friend and I have been talking about her watching my kids when I go back to work. She’s a sahm with 2 kids, one just started school and the other starts next year. Mine are 11 months and 2. Our kids play well together and she has offered to watch mine for free when I go back to work, but I just don’t think that’s...

So I’m currently pregnant due end of December. I have a soon to be 2 year old in October. My partner has a great job and recently had a pay rise. We’re thinking about putting our daughter in for 2/3 days a week so I can get the house sorted for our new arrival but I feel so bad😢 I have the choice for times. 7:30…

Hi there, can anyone recommend any nurseries in Northampton for a 2 year old. Also, why is the nursery a good choice. Thank you 😃

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Please can someone clue me up on Tonie Boxes? My understanding was that you buy the box initially and then can collect characters which all contain songs/stories when placed on the box? Are they suitable for children the same age as ours? Does anyone have one and, if so, are they worth it, do you/your little one li...

Anyone else think their little one is wild and possibly bored? And Altho I don’t need to send her to a nursery I’m thinking maybe I should look into it sooner rather then later

Having a proper panic about how to afford childcare. I go back to work in a few months and need to speak to my manager about my work schedule and I can't figure out any option where me and my partner aren't in trouble financially. I'm genuinely scared we may have to move house to afford it. Does anyone know anythin...

My husband and I are exploring daycares. Would you mind sharing where you go if you use a daycare center and what you pay for an infant? I don’t really know what to expect and want to have an idea of average cost before some tours we have scheduled. Thanks in advance!😊

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Hello, I recently became a sahm. So far I am loving it, being able to see them grow and not missing anything. But sometimes I feel like I need a schedule, cleaning, cooking, crafts, playtime, pumping, feeding and the list goes on. Does anyone have a schedule they follow? Like Mondays are for …. Tuesday is for.. than...

I have two children at different schools but they start at the same time! I’m currently trying to move my oldest son to the same school as my other child but they won’t move him and I’m worried about one of them being late and me getting fined. The school won’t help me and neither will the council! Any advice?

Hiya. I am looking for recommendation for school for my 4 years old. We are based in Maybush and I am completely lost. I would like to know from your experience. Which school is good and which I need to avoid? Thanks xxx