Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Help please!! I’m due to return to work in November so my 15 hours childcare funding should begin during the next phase in January. My understanding is that I could apply for the funding from today (1st sept) however it’s saying I’m not eligible. Does anyone know more about this or what I can do? I don’t want to m...

How have people found the nursery process? I’m not due till October and plan to go back after 9 months maternity, but I’ve seen some people have started applying already as spaces are filling? Just seems strange to apply when they’re not even here yet 🤣

Hi all so my almost 5 year old will start prek again for the second time around He did it last year but this year he will graduate it What should I be learning with him He start school this Tuesday

I will be hoping to claim the 15 hours child care for March. I am not 100% sure how it works so if anyone could offer some guidance that would be great. I have requested 2 full days at nursery so in theory with my 15 hours my child care should be free right? However I have a feeling this is not the case. When do...

When do we start looking at preschools/ primary schools? I'm assuming as she's 3 in less than 6 months I should look into preschools that are in primary schools..but unsure the waiting list/application list for primary schools? Any help/information would be appreciated! First time mum & also single parent so n...

Hello everyone! I will put my baby to daycare soon and I have some questions. If your baby already at child care how many times they sleep during the day? and how your baby fall asleep without you? Did you give special toys to help baby sleep?

She so happy and extremely excited

I really want to start going back to church, I’m a little nervous bringing my little one, I know they probably have the nursery but I’m scared someone in there won’t watch her properly. Would you trust a church nursery?

So our nursery fee document says our daughter will be eligible for 15 hrs free childcare starting from the term after she turns 9 months the but I can't find anywhere when term times for nurseries are? Is it every September? I've stupidly done my budget with the changing costs starting from when she turns 9 months b...

Hi, first time mum due in Feb. When is the right time to start buying things like prams and nursery furniture? X

Any daycare recommendations in the West Harlem area 🙏🏽 I’m so scared to send my daughter.

Any mothers dealing with health concerns with the baby? If so, how are you doing? How are you handling things? I just wanted to make a safe space for those that are.

Hi, I’m going to start babysitting an 11 month old starting Thursday next week. How much would you expect to get paid?

For those who have more than one child or are planning to have another or are pregnant again, what would you say is the most expensive thing of having more than one child apart from childcare? My partner and I have been having the conversation recently of when we want to start thinking about trying for baby number...

My little one has been walking for 5 or so weeks now. The room leader at his nursery recommended we get him some pre-walkers but we went to Clarks this morning and they recommended the next stage shoes. However the sales assistant didn’t seem to know that much about children… Just wondered what others are using / wo...

Hi there, are there any local agencies we could contact to look for a nanny? We just called Little Ones, & they have nannies in London who would travel to Brighton. Or are there any Facebook groups to look for nannies? Any help will be appreciated! We just found out on Friday we are moving at the end of Sept so t...

With our kids reaching school age within the next 2 years is anyone else planning to home educate from the start? Or found somewhere to flexi school? We're home educating but most in my local area are older children that have deregistered from school. I don't know many who have done it from the beginning. It would ...

Most high schools start around 7:30 - 8 am.

Is there an app or a website out there that locates public bathroom change tables or shop access change tables in Toronto? Would be so handy to have! Or any tips on having to change your baby when you’re out and about (especially during winter)?

My boy just went in for 45 minutes and he was upset most of the time 🥺😭 it’s all new and he needs to adjust.. it’s just heartbreaking causing that! I know he’ll love it soon, but it’s been really hard 😔