Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

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. ...

I am sat in NICU and my baby is almost 32 weeks so starting to think ahead but trying not to get ahead of myself, thinking I need to get my house deep cleaned. Anyone know of anyone who specialises in this area for premature babies preferably in west London?

Has anyone gotten a babysitter for their little one yet I'm a ftm and don't get me wrong I trust my SIL I just feeling guilty for wanting to spend our anniversary together without our daughter it's just we are going out at a weird time cause we are leaving near her last nap and coming home to her being awake I have ...

Hi! How many of you mamas homeschool? This last week was my son’s second week of kindergarten and unfortunately I had to unenroll him out yesterday because kids were being mean to my little guy and I just wasn’t having it! How did you get started on homeschooling? Do you have meet ups? What are pros and cons for hom...

It's suddenly occured to me I don't know how or when we need to start looking at primary schools and get our daughters name on a list?! Has anyone got any experience or advice with this, or any tips or advice on what to look out for as positives/negatives?

My girl skipped a grade and is heading to 7th grade!!!!!

We’ve just booked our first show around at a nursery for when I go back to work in Feb, has anyone got any advice on how to make it easier leaving baby with someone else? I’m so nervous and anxious even though we’ve still got 6months to go😩

We made it through the 1st week of middle school 🙏🏼💪🏻…. How’s everyone doing? Parents included… For me personally, getting up 2 hours earlier than normal has been the struggle lol .. ☕️☕️☕️☕️

Recommendation for nursery's around Lemington area , want my little boy to start when he is 2 . I prefer a nursery that is within a school but open to other options thanks

Hi, Does anybody’s child go to Children 1st nursery @ Clowne? I was wondering if you could tell me what the day/structure is like etc? My little boys start in September and although I’ll miss them SO much, I’m so excited for them.

I know this is a late ask, but my son’s daycare is closed the last week of August until school starts again on Sept. 5. I thought we would be going away on vaca for the week but turns out we couldn’t so now I have no back up plan. Are there any programs in NYC (preferably queens) that are like a week-long summer min...

How much are you transferring a month into your tax free childcare account? I know it’s capped at 2k so not sure what’s best to get the most out of it.

£1450 a month for three days a week for the twins. That includes the government funding hours. Truly shocking.

I am 35w and it might be too early to think about this, but I’ve heard mixed answers from people who have already secured their nursery spots even before they’ve given birth. When is a good time to sign up for a nursery (I don’t plan on sending my baby to nursery until end of 2025)? I am based in London if that ...

Ximena is loving her classes

Hiya. Anyone on here use Nannas nursery? What is it like? Do they use an app with photo updates etc? Thanks 😃

My first born started middle school 😭

I’ve just got an invoice for nursery for 2nd September until 27th September how ever my daughter doesn’t start nursery until the start of October. I’m confused as to why I have to pay a month beforehand for time that she isn’t there.

We are looking into two daycare options! If you have experience with these good or bad please let me know! 1. Strong Start 2. Pieces of the Puzzle

I can’t believe this is the last week of summer break! My big guy starts second grade next week 😭