Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Hey everyone, we are relocating to Worthing, from Bristol. (1+3 year olds) I was wondering if there are long waiting lists for nursery/childminders in Worthing? Bristol has a lot of them! Thanks x

I have a 8 and 7 year old and we’re trying to build our homeschool community.

A bit of confusion around the free childcare hours at my nursery (I didn’t read this until I got home from a settling in session so haven’t had the chance to ask the question to them yet) but just wondering am I reading it right that the free hours are for term time only and if my baby who will be starting at 8 mont...

My daughter turn 2 next month, we have signed up for nursery starting after her birthday. But im struggling to get a part time job just to apply for the 15 hours free childcare. She still doesn’t sleep through the naps and night, i barely have time for myself, we don’t have a village, my partner work most time. Mo...

How long would you keep your child off nursery for if you suspect they have HF&M? NHS website says there’s no need to keep them off until all spots are gone.

Ladies, What’s a very good daycare/school in and around chandler,AZ that’s good for a 2.5yr old boy. He goes to a day care right now in gilbert, which was great until recently as we started getting concerned about the way the teachers are handling my son. I am looking to change to a better one where they actually...

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My 3yo starts pre school in about 3 weeks. She's autistic and is non verbal. She stims a ton and has a hard time following directions. Any tips for prepping her for preschool? Also, this is not a specialEd school but I am working with our cities public school for special ed courses. I'm so nervous but excited for he...

My LO is 10 months and I’m super late trying to get her into a nursery! I’m really confused on how the 15 hours works still. Do my partner and I both have to be working at least 15 hours a week? I’ve gone back to work for two days a week and my hours just fall short (I work 14 a week), and I’m not sure if I could ge...

Hi, me and my partner used to be on UC and through that my daughter got the free 15 hours (she’s 2 turns 3 in November) but we’ve since left UC so for September will my daughter still be able to attend nursery in September through those hours or will she have to wait till she’s 3? Thank you

With the recent protests happening around the UK & speculation of many more to come. If your child’s nursery/childminder setting is a potential risk area. Have they supplied you with lockdown procedures and/or any communication? Should nurseries be able to supply these kind of things to parent upon request?

I’ve received my code for 15 free hours, and I’ve sent it over to my daughter’s nursery. Does the money get sent directly to the nursery? Or does it get sent to me on a specific date each month? My daughter will be starting nursery in September

Any places in Long Beach that have trustworthy child care? Also a single mama I need something affordable too 😭

Hi all, was wondering if anyone has applied for this and is in a similar situation to myself. I’m currently not working due to have a 1 year old and 30weeks pregnant I live with my partner and was looking at applying for it but says I’m not eligible due to not working 🙄 can I apply for it through my partner he has…

Sorry if this has been asked before but when will our little ones benefit from the 15 hours? Is it September or January?

Hello! I m after some advice from reception teachers, please! I ve got a little person (2.5yo) who seems interested in letters and words. I d like to start casually working towards reading/writing ahead of reception. Is there a specific programme/ resource you would recommend to start, either now or in a few months ...

I don’t know if there are any experienced second time mamas in here or if anyone’s thought about it but do you keep your first little in nursery/increase their hours to help manage the second one or help with money by reducing hours? Trying to financially plan but not sure what’s normal!

Going to view a couple of nurseries for my little one. Looking to start next year. I’m a first time mum. Any advice on what to look out for and ask, even smallest of the things would really appreciate please? I’m really worried about all the technology and gadgets that nurseries use now. We are very down to earth, ...

Any homeschool (or plan to) mama's here?

Ugh!!! It’s my daughter’s second day at daycare and this mama is struggling! Her daycare provider is AMAZING, but I want nothing more than to be a SAHM. I just miss her so much and I dread dropping her off. I feel like I have such little time with her and life is just unfair. :(