Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Thinking ahead to nursery… my mum (daughter’s grandma) has offered to take her on a Monday morning every other week. However, that means that every other Monday I would need to find childcare for my daughter so that I can work. Would you book a space a nursery on Monday mornings and only use them half of the time or...

We’re finally putting our 2 year old in Daycare. He starts next Tuesday and he’s only ever been with me or my aunt who lives across the street during the day. We want to try to get him to be more social but I’m so nervous. Any advice and how did your kids adjust to daycare

Hey! I’m hopefully getting a part time job very soon! UC said that they would pay for my boys days at nursery as he’ll need more (he’s already on the 11.5 hours free 2 year funding thing!) does anyone know how this works?? Like who does the nursery send the bill to and if it’s to us how do we send it to UC? Thank yo...

Gosh idk how to feel my 3 year old is going to start his first day of ABA center this week and I’m not ready! My nerves being all over the place! I know he’s going to do good but I’m just so nervous and worried! He’s going to be in center from 9am till 4pm this is the longest he’s been away from me.

What are you ladies doing for childcare while in school? Class start this week and my anxiety is on 1000% None of the classes I need is offered online and I’m my daughters main caregiver. I am waiting to hear back to see if there’s any accommodation for mothers at my university. As far as I know there’s no on campus...

I’d really appreciate some help. I’ve applied for the UK tax free childcare but I just don’t understand where I’m supposed to pay my money to have the government top it up. Googling this sends me in circles and I keep logging into my account but there is no where to deposit money? Please help!

Just after some advice. I’ve been told by my sons nursery that I’m eligible for 30 hours free childcare for working parents. Does anyone know if this affects my universals credit at all? I’m a single mum working part time and really rely on the universal credit top up, I filled the form out for the free childcare an...

When do you have to apply for school? As in starting reception my little girl is currently in private nursery not connected to a school she’ll be 3 in feb I’m happy to keep her in private nursery until she has to start mainstream school. It’s all a little confusing for me 😂

Hi everyone! I am finding it very difficult to find a housekeeper nanny in my area and thought I’d reach out here for any advice or referrals. Thank you x

Can someone explain to me how I pay my nursery invoice with the tax free childcare 🙈 really confused how this works! & TIA 🫶🏽💫

Is it common for nurseries/ childminders to give sibling discounts,I have enrolled both my kids under 3 for September and nothing was mentioned?

We just went from kindergarten public school to homeschool!. Anyone here homeschool?. I have a 5yr old soon to be 6yr old and 7month. Let's set up a playdate!. ☺️

I’m feeling excited because we finally finished decorating the nursery 🎉🎉 We chose a space theme for our baby boy. I’d love to see what everyone did for their kiddos! Drop a photo in the comments if you wanna share!

Hello everyone. Has anyone ever ordered off this site? UK baby center Just wondering if it’s trustworthy.. as nursery sets are expensive but this is coming up discounted Thanks

I seem to see so many babies in crocs

Hi, does anyone know how many free hours of childcare you’re entitled to. I’ve done a quiz on the GOV website but i feel more confused than anything. Does anyone know who’s best to speak to? I’m in wales if that changes anything. Thank you😊

My daughter is starting nursery start of September what items should I pack in her back she’s 16 months old

Started looking at catchment areas for schools for next September I dont get how the work it out its random. We are only in the catchment area for one school so will applying for ones outsude catchment. But the one we'd like to send my lo to is actually closer to us than the one we are catchment area for. Is anyone...

Looking for suggestions on good daycares in Houston. My baby is 12 months. I’m working from home so the area doesn’t matter (as long as it’s safe). I will accommodate my move to be close to whatever daycare i choose. Pls give me the reasons for your suggestions to assist with me narrowing down so many options and to...

I am returning to work full time next month and my 9 month old children will be attending nursery for 3 afternoons a week with my Mam looking after them for the remainder of the week. I am struggling with the idea of leaving them with someone other than family as they have been through a lot in the earlier days. ...