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Or does anyone know anyone who does this that I could use

I went on and applied for the code to register for the funded hours because the nursery finally have a space for my daughter, it accepted me and gave me a code then I just received a message on there saying im not eligible because I receive universal credit!? I work part time and receive universal credit, but im cer...

Started homeschooling this year with my 4yrold. Looking ahead to next year I don’t know how to go about starting with a charter or registering him for kindergarten home school. Any other homeschooling moms out there in Orange County area?

Hi moms, any suggestions for reasonable safety gates for stairways…my LO is starting to crawl so want to ensure she is safe. Thanks x

Good morning Ladies ! I am in the beginning of my search for a daycare/preschool program for my 2 year old son. I want a daycare that keeps me updated, sends pictures and involved throughout the day. Looking for daycares in Brooklyn or Queens! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hello mamas, I have a five-year-old son who has autism and he is nonverbal. It makes me very nervous among other reasons to send him to school. I have chosen to homeschool him. In Oregon kindergarten is not required. I was just seeing if there’s any mom’s out there that had good advice for programs for their child o...

are there any good daycare recommendations in manhattan or infant schools that aren’t so expensive my son is in a family daycare and I’m not liking the ratios

Just out of curiosity what sort of role are Daddy’s taking on with baby when working full time? Partner works long hours and is absolutely shattered when he gets home in the evening and he is also struggling with knowing what to do with our little boy still being so young

My little boys is 10 weeks and already outgrown his moses basket, he’s a tall baby 🙈 what alternatives could I use? He sleeps in a next to me but has the moses basket in the living room, not sure what I could use instead? TIA

I have been told by some people as my LO was born in July they miss out on the government contribution until Sept ‘25. Others have said as soon as your child hits 9 months you qualify. The Gov website seems quite sparse with info. Is anyone in the know how about this? 🙏🏼

My little boy is joining nursery at the end of Jan and he still uses a dummy but only for naptime (he will be 10m) do/can I send him with one? Obviously I’m feeling a little conscious of other children using his and if the nursery supply them. I’ve thought about maybe weaning him of it but I also worry that it’s too...

Hi everyone, I’m just starting to look at nursery items and things for baby hoping I might get some bargains in the Boxing Day sale! Just wondering if anyone has anything they would absolutely recommend or they found to be a waste of money? We’re also limited on space so tossing up between whether we need to use the...

Hi I want to enrol my son at a nursery having no luck with spaces just for mornings can someone please recommend? I would like to use funding spaces I work from home and weekends.

I know some people on here have step children as well as being separated from their child’s father. I was just wondering how much information you receive from Child Maintenance about the paying parent’s income? In my partners letters from CM, it obviously states what his gross income was and how much he’ll be paying...

Stupid math question where my brain isn’t braining. If my Dec 2021 kiddo starts school next month (age 3) what year would that make them graduate? I want one of those hand print shirts but don’t want to screw up the year on it.🤦🏻‍♀️

I’m trying to find a new PCP but all the ones in the area that are female seem to be nurse practitioners but my mom keeps telling me I need a regular PCP and not a nurse practitioner one 😅

Looking for nursery recommendations in gillingham area. We've just moved back to this area and want to start looking at nursery for my 15month old ideally for a couple of mornings a week

Does anyone use Learning with Kelsey? We just ordered our first box and Im super excited! I have 0 plans to homeschool but my homie is so into numbers and letters now. He doesn’t go to daycare so Im looking into ways to stimulate early education. Any mamas with tips?

Could someone send me the link to apply for the free child care 15 hours for when the baby turns 2 please. I can’t find the correct page to apply

Anyone’s child at nursery 2 days per week with 15 hours funding - i’m sure our nursery are charging too much and won’t provide a breakdown. How much is your monthly bill? Super random but thanks!