Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

My lo is currently in nursery and her meal and snack charge (which is £5) is all included in the charge however from September when we start using the 15 hours free, they are charging the £5 on top of the daily charge for all days (including free funded day and other normal charged day) I’m so shocked, what’s the po...

So ive just realised and not sure if this was same way with my eldest as from my side calculations always matched with nursery but Ive just been told that my son's nursery claim funding on sessions and not by hours. So my son is entitled to15 free hours from September, but my nursery saying that they will be only cl...

The public school that my kids would go to does not have a free preschool program.. the extra 200 dollars a month would be kinda rough for us as we are barely getting back on our feet.. should we do it anyways? Everyone around me says wait until next school year for them to be old enough for Kinder. But I’m just not...

My 2nd daughter got to meet her teacher and she's starting preschool on her 3rd birthday Sept 9th 🎉 😭 little Ms Sheylena Taelione

What's everyone's opinions on toddler towers? Are they any good? I've seen mixed reviews before but my little boy really wanted to get involved in cooking/washing pots etc. If not does anyone have any alternatives or anything else that could involve him. Thankyou!!!❤️❤️

How do i go about homeschooling my kindergarten girl - im about to have my 3rd child and I’m starting to realize this may be the best option Any advice helps thank you gals 🩷🩷🩷💌🕊️

Anybody have any information on becoming a teacher assistant? My son is one year old by the time he starts school. He probably will be five so that gives me four years to become a teacher assistant. I want to take it easy and slow. Any tips tricks or info?

Does anyone know when we have to apply for the free 15 hours? Worried I’m gonna miss it🤣

I’m just looking for options, I want to be able to work on my laptop with my kids present (infant and pre-schooler) but I just can’t entertain/hold them bc I’ll need to work. What are the best options? A nanny? Or are there daycares where I can be present?

Looking for nursery recommendations have been to - kiddi caru - lexden kindergarten - child's play - munchkins - colchester montessori Don't know if I'm just being super fussy but can't make my mind up! Would appreciate any feedback anyone has on where they send their little ones x

Why are nursery fees so expensive!! For 3 full days a week, we are being charged £773 A MONTH!! This includes the 15 hours a week government funding 😩 makes me question if working is really worth it

struggling to get on a schedule, would any mamas mind sharing what your schedule is like for your 9 month old?

How is my little boy starting nursery in a few weeks! 😢😢 How do I get myself ready for this. He has been to nursery when he was a lot smaller and I pulled him out as he was just not settling. I just keep thinking the worst.

I return to work when my Son is almost 1. My Mother has offered to take care of him two days a week but has asked we pay half the going daily rate at a nursery, does anyone else’s parent ask for money to take care of their Grandkids? My Mother is retired and is only 54… she doesn’t have any toys at her home and is...

We are currently paying £1,400 for 3 days. My son does quite long days there 08:00 - 18:00pm. With 15 hrs free childcare the nursery bill is £1,000. Considering he only does 3 days I hope it would cover at least a half of the bill. Can anyone advise how it works? Also, are we still entitled to the £1 off every £10 ...

How do people find a trustworthy / vetted nanny? Based in south Ken and will need help when the twins arrive as have no family in the UK but not sure how to go about finding someone trustworthy and with the right experience

My baby girl started pre school last week 🥹

Nevaeh has her first set of spelling words! It has taken us AN HOUR to write 10 words. I gave her an initial spelling test of her words. The words she spelled incorrectly she had to rewrite 3 times and the words she spelled correctly but had letters backwards she had to rewrite the word once. We have to do spellin...

OMG my child already brought lice home from school. Anyone else deal with this? Will it just keep happening?

Hi ladies, did you get a dresser for the nursery? Do you feel this is the best option for a changing place? If not, could you please share how you organize the changing area? Thank you.