Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

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Kindergarten

Any mom’s out there dealing with getting an IEP for their five year-old and having to wait 60 days for the process?

Homeschooling

Any tips on homeschooling? I feel like im already going crazy, its gonna be a longggg year 😭

Is this weird or normal for nursery?

My son just started nursery last week. He goes every morning, Monday through Friday 9 til 12.

Every day when I've picked him up at 12 I've been the only parent there. It's a big nursery with over 50 children.

I felt bad taking him away when every one else was staying. (Even though he's quite happy to go home atm, maybe eventually he'll feel like he's getting left out by having to go early? Idk)

I asked the lady at the door is he the only child doing half days and she says no, the other children just get picked up later.

But when I applied for his place, it only gave me the options for 9am - Noon, or 9am - 3pm. So I don't understand unless you need to specifically ask for a different time? It's a school nursery for 3 - 4 year olds and runs like term time, it's not the type of nursery that has babies etc if that makes sense?

I just feel guilty if he's the only child being taken out of class early.. I don't want him to feel singled out. Am I missing something maybe?

Daughter starts day care tomorrow

I’m so nervous 😬. She just turned 2 and she’s never been that long without me. I know she’ll be okay and I’m excited for her to learn lots but ugh. She’s my baby I can’t help it 💕 any advice?

Childcare - more than 1 child

Im currently pregnant on my 2nd child. My first is almost 7 so is in full time school. How does everyone afford childcare costs! I dont get any help via Universal Credit. Family members unable to help as they work also.

Locally childcare is around £68 a day! Theres no way i can afford to pay that on my salary.

I have 9 months off before I need to return to work. Im seriously stressed!

Nursery tours

We’re going to see some local nurseries over the next few weeks! Any advise on questions we should be asking?

Nursery thoughts

Hi everyone. Looking at nurseries for my little one. Can anyone give thoughts on Townsend Montessori nursery (priory road), what is it like, would you recommend etc.

Thanks in advance🫶🏻

school

my daughter starts primary school in september 2027 - are the applications open to apply ?? Birmingham is my local council

What age are you putting your baby into child care if you are?

Is anyone else going back to work full time?

Any homeschool mamas

I’m planning on homeschooling my little one next year for kindergarten. It would be nice to get myself around some like minded mamas and mamas who are or have been homeschooling.

DAYCARE FALL

got a call from daycare saying my boy had a decent fall & this is what you arrive to. what would you do?

Graveyard?

Does anyone have a partner that works graveyard?
Do they still show up to help with the kid(s)? Like hangout with them. Help put them to bed. Helps brush teeth.

Or do they not because they’re tired and need to get ready for work?

URGENT HELP⚠️

i’m on the verge of being on my own with my son from a situation i no longer wanna be in. i was looking to see if anyone knows of any kind programs for single moms with a child. (needing help with housing, working, ect) im in the ocala area looking to relocate in lakeland area, and in need of help within the next 2-3 1/2 weeks.

Teachers - Lockdowns in schools. UK ?

Not sure if social media fear mongering anyone else heard that they’re bringing lockdowns into primary and secondary schools across UK? Would love to hear from some teachers

Preschool

I’m not sure if these questions are dumb are not i was “ homeschooled” so please no judgement.

My daughter is going to be going to four year old preschool next year and here are my questions.

• How early should I wake her up at? Should she shower before going to school if she’s already showered that night?

• Do you really make more friends in school, like play dates ect?

• How should I prepare her and what should I get her?

Photo so we don’t get lost
And thank you!

WFH options

Hey mommas🥰! I wanted to be referred to some WFH options for at least the first few months or year of me taking care of baby. I figured WFH would be easier than a regular job- the hassle of coordinating a schedule to leave baby w/ someone else and being away from my newborn is not a stressor I want to take on. I have call center experience, I’m an RBT, and I’m a French bilingual. If anyone has any recommendations I much appreciate it!