Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

I’ve just started visiting nurseries and one mentioned this to me, but I’m unsure what the scheme is called to google for more info. We won’t be going into nursery until January 2026 but we’re also not eligible for funded childcare, but I was told today that there’s a thing you can agree with HR/payroll whereby you...

So my kids 2 now and have been on universal credit from when he was born. What sort of thing do I need to make sure I’m doing? Having monthly appointments is annoying, I’m already in a course and doing driving lessons so I can get to apprenticeships or job.

Has anyone applied? I find it all so confusing! I don’t think our little ones can use it until a certain term either.

Hi for our little September 22 babies would it be next September 2025 where we will be entitled to 30 free hours a week during term time or will we need to wait until January 2026 Thank you

Nursery Hello I am a Nurse on health and care visa so my child is not eligible for neither 15hrs or 30 hrs free nursery. We don't have any concern with childcare as me and my husband are able to work around it. But i was just wondering if they are missing out on anything. I checked the price of nursery and they are ...

Hi can anyone advice me please I work 23hrs a week and my husband is full time Are we eligible for the 15hrs nursery funding If so, where do I apply? Thank you

For those of you that have a baby brezza bottle washer are they worth it? Currently pregnant with my 3rd with two toddlers at home so trying to find ways to make the monotonous tasks more efficient

When are you April mums thinking of starting the baby nursery? I have seen some good deals on furniture but wondered what others plans are?

I’m a single working mum who recieves help from UC paying for nursery fees, but I’m confused about the process. One month I received nearly £500 to help with the cost but for the past two months I’ve only received not even £100 combined. Has anyone got any advice on what to do or been in the same position please? D...

Thank you! Just moved to the area x

Girls please let me know if you have any personal recommendations :) thanks

Is anyone else feeling anxious about sending their little ones to nursery? Would be nice to not feel alone with this!

Is anyone else on universal credit and has LCWRA and tried to apply for the 85% back on childcare costs but haven’t been successful?

Hey ladies, My baby was born on the last day of August which means she will be the youngest in her class. She is very sensitive and I would like to send her to school a year later. Is it possible ? Has anyone done it? Please do not tell me about the benefits of sending the child to school so early becuase every ch...

Hi, My son is set to start school September 25. We’ve been to view schools near us and all of them were learning via screen so no whiteboards. All interactive learning. Is this just completely the norm now? Sorry if this sounds dumb but I left school over 10 years ago 😅 I can’t be the only one who thinks this is…

Thinking of getting magna tiles for my toddler. Would be great to hear others’ opinions

My little girl has started crawling! 🥹 what brand of baby gates do people recommend or just good gates in general? I’d like to get some good sturdy ones ( need 2 ) that aren’t cheap plastic and ones that my baby could eventually end up pulling away from the door frames! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Whats an acceptable voucher amount for nursery key worker?

Hello all! Can I have your views and opinions on this nursery? As I'm thinking of sending my little boy next June. Thankyou! Xx

Hi. Does anyone know if I need to sign any forms for taking my child out of nursery? My partner told them on Monday that our son won’t be attending their nursery anymore due to a bad accident he had (he was really angry at the time). Since then they haven’t contacted me about signing anything.