Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Will actually be moving from outer London to Dorset. Have a 8 month old. Am a solo mother. And looking at either help of ‘live out’ nanny (through an agency) to help 3/4hrs a day during the week while working from home. Or a live in nanny. - But I really don’t need full days and one of the Nanny’s that’s cont...

My little boy is 9months and me and my partner are considering putting him into nursery so I can work full time as money is a little tight at the moment.. Is it a good thing putting them in so young? I just need to hear honest opinions😭😭

So I have to leave my 7 month old baby with a babysitter for the first time tomorrow evening (I have never had experience with a babysitter and how everything works). I’m just feeling a little odd about it. We messaged and confirmed the specifics on Friday and Saturday - she said every time she has a client for the...

Can anyone recommend primary schools in Wakefield? New to the area and my daughter will start next year, so I’d like to have an idea of what schools to go and see for open days.

Any suggestions for what we could use this empty space for?

I was wondering when you started your LO at Daycare ☺️ (how old were they)

Did anyone else cry having to go back to work ?! I go back to work idk how I’m going to cope 😭I have no choice but to work my dream of being a sahm is nonexistent I hate this and I am already dreading it plus I dislike my work. Any words of encouragement?? 😭

Hi! I am looking at nurseries for my little girl just before she turns one using the 9months 15hrs funding. But the one I visited said I needed to pay for full time attendance or full days attendance and will only get a portion of reduced by the gov funding. This leaves the fees still quite high and I’m so confused....

How much a month do you pay for daycare? What state are you in?

Getting very anxious about getting the nursery set up but can’t do anything yet as we have to redo flooring in the house after flooding from a storm, any suggestions on what I can work on in the meantime time to feel like I’m still getting ready for baby to be here?

Okay. So I’m in two minds about daycare- I don’t want to start her but I know it’s going to be good for her. She’s 2 in January. I was just wondering for those who actually send their kids to daycare (not forced to due to work, but voluntarily) - how did you handle your own emotions when it came to daycare? - when ...

How would you tackle it if your child said “I don’t want go nursery”?

How are we all? For those that have started school, my boy started on Friday but he's only done half days Wednesday is his first full day and I feel like it will hit me then I also have a little girl starting preschool on the 18th so will only have my 21 month old boy til Feb when my 4th baby arrives

Anyone’s little one starting or already go to Ashbridge on Ribble nursery? My little one is starting in a few days and just wondered how everyone’s getting on.

Hi All, My son turned 16 months this September, I am wondering If he is eligible for free hours. Any recommendations on nurseries in levenshulme or surrounding areas which are really good.

I recently started sitting with June Care. Now I can make money at home with my son by watching a baby for another family! Highly recommend for the flexibility and convenience. https://app.junecare.co/r/emwo

At what she would you feel comfortable leaving LO with a babysitter for the evening? LG is 9 weeks and I don’t feel ready yet, but thinking once she’s in a bit more of a routine maybe 4-5 months.. Just interested in others thoughts. Very much looking forward to some one on one time with my husband (and a medium r...

Hi everyone. My son is about to start 15 hours in nursery. What are must haves I will need?

Hi, I just got a job offer, and I will be working Saturday and Sunday and one day of the week. Seems can't find nursery take us only for 1 day. Does anyone have recommendations around the Darlaston area, please?

So I've got a home visit from my sons nursery in a couple of days Anyone had one? What happens? Do I need to scrub my house from top to bottom? My house is clean but u know what I mean 😂 will they be looking round my house ect? What should I expect? Sorry for the stupid questions, just panicking a little bit 😂 my…