Childcare & Education

Hey ladies just wondering if any of you have lived in an apt or house with stairs with toddlers… in desperate need to move and I’ve come across this apt I was wondering if with a baby gate this could be doable? I’ve never lived in an apt with stairs so a little worried about my 4 year old. Any tips to make it baby s...

how often is your little one at nursery? and how long for each day?

How did you know homeschooling was right for your family? • What were the first steps you took to start homeschooling? • Which state are you in, and what was the registration process like? • Do you follow a set curriculum or create your own lessons?

Has anyone had any experience of using these websites to find babysitters/ childminders? I'm wondering whether reliable enough to organise childcare during school holidays. Any positive experiences and felt safe leaving your child? Any negative experiences?

My little one is starting to do 2 days a week term time only which is suppose to be 31.24 a day as he has 15 free hours and can use 6 hours a day. On 2 of the sessions in the month they are charging 64 a session and not taking the funding off. I’m trying to figure the invoice out and honestly don’t understand how it...

My nursery have had a slight increase in their day rates and when I received my invoice for April I’m paying ALOT more than I would expect for this increase?! I queried why it’s a lot more money and they said as my son has just turned 2, the nursery funding rate is lower for 2+ year olds than 9-23 month olds? Has ...

Hi!! We have homeschooled our kids (4&5) but are planning on sending them to in person school this year or next. My oldest will be in first grade and my youngest will be in kindergarten next year. They are super smart but I just want to make sure I have everything covered for what they need to know how to do! What a...

I need one for my little one to attend Monday to Friday as I have to start work ASAP. Also, one who will provide invoices or whatever UC will need to claim some money back Thank you

This is my 1st time putting my babies in day care and my mind is raciiiiiiiiing 😧🫨🫣

I already get child benefits for my little boy, but does anyone know who I contact to claim it for my new baby?

I see that our babies can get 30 free hours from sept, if they are in childcare did I read somewhere it kicks in from the next term so Jan 2026?? Xx

Any toddler moms who would be interested in starting a nature study once a week?

My 10.5 month old baby girl starts daycare next week. I have some time before my maternity leaves end. How can I make it smooth for her ? and then for me. Any recommendations fellow moms with how many hours to start first or days schedule. Unfortunately my organization doesn't give wfh so I have to manage someway.

When is everyone going back to work? I am dreading it. I love being with my little one, I love our routine and watching him grow it makes me so upset that it’s not always going to be the case

Hey Mum, does anyone know much about tax free childcare and how it works? I know that for every £8 you pay the government tops up £2 but does anyone know specific details about it?

Hi, I’m a first time mama to a 3 month old and want to start looking for a nursery for my baby to join when he is one. I have looked at a few and read mostly negative reviews within the CV6 area. Is there any nursery’s anyone can recommend?