Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

My little boy is almost 14 months and in the new year I would like to find a part time job. I would like to work 2/3 days a week and put my son in nursery for 2 days (my mum will have him the third day if I work a third), so would like to apply for the 15hrs funding But I’m a bit confused how it works if you haven...

Can I ask what you pay per month and for how many days a week?

I have to find daycare for my little one by the end of the year ( if possible) is there any good daycare or preschool programs out there 😭 between Gladstone and liberty if possible 🙏🏾

When’s everyone thinking of starting the nursery? Been starting to look at furniture etc , anyone got any good tips for where to buy it from?

When do you think would be a good time to start checking out preschools? We’ve always opted out in the past, but we’re considering putting our youngest in next year when she turns 4.

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Anyone know of any good daycares/babysitters in Philly?

I am a single parent but my others really want to go but I’m abit on the fence because of my LO

Hey can anyone recommend a good nursery in Hucknall please very reluctant so I need some reassurance thank you

Recommendations for nursery’s in wolves. Ideally not too far from Penn if possible

Hi I'm looking to set up an ISA for my little girl that she can access at 18. Does anyone have any experience with either One Family or Shepherds Friendly and which would be best. The terms look about the same for both of them as is the risk for investing. Any opinion would be appreciated, TIA

Should I do tours around primary schools this year to get a head start on which ones I like? Has anyone else done this ? My daughter won’t start school until September 2026.

Anyone else find it really difficult to go back to work? I used to love teaching and am very lucky that I’ve only gone back for 3 days a week. Feel so anxious and dread my working days now and like I’ve lost the love for it :(

When did you start setting up your nursery? Baby is due May 26th and not sure when to start setting up. I may have to move before which is why I’m asking now 🤗

Hi everyone, I have lost childcare and am having a hard time finding a new daycare we can afford and feel comfortable with. I work from home and can be in meetings a lot. I have a 1 year old and am wondering if anyone works from home with their little one and if it is AT ALL possible. I feel like it's not.

My little girl started yesterday - only for settling in sessions. I stayed with her yesterday for an hour and she cried twice. Today I left her for an hour and they said she had been crying, and when I walked in she was already crying/sobbing whilst being comforted by one of the workers! 😢😢 Has anyone else’s…

I really need some advice from fellow POC. I can’t decide whether to choose the excellent-performing (middle class) well-funded schools where he will be a huge minority or the under-funded, well-below-average performing schools where there are more people who look like him? What are you prioritising when deciding wh...

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone can help explain the difference between private nursery and school nursery? My LO has been attending a private nursery for the past six months and since September we've received the 15 hours free funding. A friend asked whether I've started looking at school nursery for my LO,...

Hi I’m not sure if I read it wrong on the www.gov.uk website- but is one eligible for help with childcare if on universal credit and NOT working? Thank you.

Hiya, I've just applied for my little one to go to a nursery at a local primary school starting Sep 2025. It's my understanding she'd go for half days for this but i'm not certain with how it all works She currently goes to a day nursery for 3 full days a week 8:30am-5pm and we get the 15 free hours. I'm wondering ...