Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

My son’s nursery bill was £767 so we paid 613.60 in and they topped up with 154.40. I’ve just clicked withdraw for cleared funds and it only says withdraw 613.60. I’ve clicked it and says it will take a few days but what happens with the other money the gov was topping up?? I’m so confused. Do they not pay it cos I...

Hey ladies, any recommendations on things to ask and look for when visiting a daycare? We go tomorrow to see one and of course I have a list of questions but was wondering if there anything I didn't think of. Thank you!

What's available to me and how soon can I get the help financially and for food? I'm working on getting on wic and I have partnership if that helps any advice on programs would be wonderful

Im currently receiving universal credit as we can’t afford to send our baby to nursery until she qualifies for the free funding hours (despite my partner working full time) and we have no one to help with childcare so for the time being I’m not working. I’ve seen a job ad for an occasional mystery caller for a hotel...

I have been looking for childcare since my second trimester because I was told it was hard to find. I finally got a lead on child care, and it's in somebody's home. What are some questions you wish you would have asked or did ask before you enrolled your child :)

Anyone else made a start on the nursery?

Hey y’all, I have a fresh 2 year old and wondered if you had any suggestions for a preschool activity book or curriculum that was chill. I am a SAHM and just tired of waking up each day without a plan. I would love something that gave us a learning goal and ways to play intentionally. When I did a google search, the...

my lo is starting kindergarten this year. We’ve been trying to stay with her about learning her abc, 123, name, shapes, colors, etc.. but it’s like she’s not retaining much. I feel like I’m failing her, and I feel like the teachers are gonna think I failed her. That I wasn’t teaching her. Idk what to do. I’m try...

Just wondering if anyone knows if you can loose your funding for childcare if your child doesn't turn up for nursery on the funded day? Friday is our funded day, but are away for her birthday and then she will also miss a funded day in september due to having to ask grandparents to look after her, due to another is...

Anyone have any day care suggestions in Garland for my two and a half year old? I tour Childcare on Monday

Is it sept 2026 or Sept 2027? Thank you 😊

Am on UC, am I right that I get 15 free hours? And will that be 15 hours a week or will it be spread out? Also if I need extra hours can I claim that back or is that out my own pocket? All this is so confusing I want her to start nursery when she is 2

Are there any sahm's with toddlers, who would like to do soft play meet ups and the like. I have a 15month old daughter who is constantly on the go.

I have applied for child benefit but what other things can I apply for as standard? I have a good income so I can’t apply for low income things etc. thank you

I'm a first time mum and current 26+2. I don't know when is the best time to start decorating my boys room or buying anything for him. I haven't got anything yet 😫

I have just recieved a new invoice for my childs nursery fees. The government have confirmed she is entitled to the 30 hours a week deduction but she goes to nursery 30 hours a week. The invoice given to me by her nursery states I need to pay £893 now each month but i thought i wouldn't need to pay anything as she...

Very soon our May babies will outgrow their Moses baskets. What you guys are planning to use when the baby is in downstairs or in the living area?

Anyone having experienced the little rainbow nursery in Stratford High Street? I am thinking of putting my baby there and would like some honest review?

In your opinion, what primary schools are the best in Milton Keynes? My Google search has led me to 'The Premier Academy' wondering if any mum knows about the school

My son is starting nursery in September, he’s been allocated a place. My husband works full time, I’m unemployed. Will my son automatically get the 15 hour free funding or do we have to apply for it? I’m confused because I can’t seem to find anything online to fill out (only for the 30 hours)…