Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Hey everyone! I am a mama of a 2 year old and I started my son in daycare about 3 months ago, he’s starting to get used to staying at daycare and he’s evolving into such a big boy.. I was told at the beginning that this school had some sort of app that I will be able to get pictures, updates on whether he sleeps, wh...

My son has had four days of school so far, and I have already had to purchase another pair of shoes for him. Within four days, he has scuffed and ripped the front of his shoes really badly. I buy them from Asda, because he ruins shoes so quickly that I do not want to pay expensive prices to replace them often. If I ...

Starting the school tours etc ready for admissions. I myself work in a school, I found it really hard to pick a nursery and I’m sure school won’t be easier. On paper, the schools I prefer are both a drive away (12mins and 15mins) as opposed to the school in our village which is a 5min walk. Ignoring catchment are...

Starting the school tours etc ready for admissions. I myself work in a school, I found it really hard to pick a nursery and I’m sure school won’t be easier. On paper (yet to tour), the schools I prefer are both a drive away (12mins and 15mins) as opposed to the school in our village which is a 5min walk. Ignoring c...

Is anyone else looking at schools at the moment. I'm finding it so hard to decide which order to put them in. What do you consider when looking at schools? Do you contact the school to look round? How seriously do you take instead reports? Seems like so little information for such an important decision.

I'm currently on UC and surviving but wanted to put my son in nursery for 1-2 days a week for social development and to get a tiny bit of a break. I want to use the free 15 hours you get so I need to be working to qualify. Does anyone know how much you need to earn before your UC payment is reduced? I'm trying to w...

I’m debating being a SAHM or sending my daughter to daycare. She’s my first and aside that I’m still not familiar enough with the area so it’s a big maybe on daycare. Can anyone in the Concord (close to home) or Uptown (close to my job) area suggest a reputable daycare that would eventually put my nerves at ease? Ev...

Hey Mumma’s! First time mum, my LG is 5 months old and I probably won’t be putting her into nursery until she’s at least 1 years old, maybe a few months after that but I think I need to get around some nurseries and try to secure her a space! Been meaning to do it for months but life is just hectic! 🤦🏻‍♀️ Can…

So I want to send my toddler to nursery in the new year. I was talking to my friend and she sends her 1 year old to nursery 2 days a week and she still has to pay £400 a month with the funding! My question is do you have to pay extra with all nurseries? I am currently on maternity leave until next July and we reall...

Anyones little one started nursery this or last week?

My son who 10 month old due to start nursery wer either work.i work in the same nursery but not sure I can afford it even with staff discount and the 15 hour funding.Its going to be £976 a month that's 3 days a week which is alot. That's mostly money gone with maybe £400 left out my wage my husband wage will just a...

How do you do it?!? I want to start my studies again 3 months post partum and some great job opportunities have come up but how do you manage it all ? Your babies, work and keeping the house clean 😅😭 I’ve got a 2 year old and 3 month old and honestly it’s already a struggle to maintain the house.. any tips would…

What is the quickest way to get childcare assistance?

My daughter just turned 9 months and I want to start looking for work for myself. My daughter will have surgery in the future and I want to know what daycare service is affordable and is able to educate and care for my daughter's medical needs in NYC? I am waiting to get the approval for her childcare voucher but I...

First day at nursery today 😫❤️

Will our babies qualify for the hours at 9 months or is it the term after 9 months? So will they get the funding from October or will it not be until January 2026?

I'm just wondering if you have to use all 15 hours of childcare or can you just use some of them?

My daughter will be 1 on the 12th 😁 yesterday she learned how to go down the slide by herself. She climbed up the playground and went down the slide over and over all by herself.

Just here to post if anyone is looking for daycare, my daughter went to a great in-home daycare for three years. She’s in preschool now so just wanted to know if anybody’s looking for a daycare it is a in-home daycare small group. It is State licensed homemade meals. My daughter always came home with great projects ...

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