Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

My daughter's key worker and favourite teacher is leaving to start her maternity leave early in a few weeks. What would be a nice gift to get her? I'm thinking something for the baby, as my daughter is always saying she is going to help look after the baby. I'm a little sad, that the teacher won't be able to see m...

Can someone explain how nursery funding works please. I am due to go back to work in September. I tried to apply however I don't think I'm eligible to get the 15/30 hours before Sept.

I didn't give notice. I withdrew him because of too many red flags. Surely they can't charge me for that. What's your experience and who to talk to to waive fees because I have too many things that made me uncomfortable

My little boy is 1 in November 2025, he will be going to nursery from September 2025. When do I need to apply for the code?

How much is everyone paying for nursery after the 15 funded hours? I’ve been billed £74 for April. Daughter goes 1 day a week and I’m eligible for the 15 funded hours.

I need a nursery asap for my little girl or a child minder , everyone I’ve viewed is either full till September or child minder is full Ideally around Keresley area or even Coventry city centre ish

I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Both of my kids have been in daycare since 6 months old. I will be taking them out of daycare for a little while to spend some time together. Any tips or advice for a stay at home mom? Also if you live around the Wayne area we love playdates and new friends. Thank y...

My son is moving to the toddler room next week- he goes to nursery 4 days a week. What sort of gifts did anyone give to the room workers and/or key worker, if any? Thank you!

Good Morning Mamas, Can anyone please share a draft of what their 2 almost 3 year old’s schedule looks like? My family is in transition and need to do better on his non day-care days 😅 Thanks in advance.

We’re toying with the idea of moving from a childminder to a nursery.. was hoping to get an idea of how much people are paying for 3 days a week. Presuming nursery provides food, you’re using funded hours and are taking them full time (in school holidays).

Does anyone know when we can apply for this funding that is starting in September? My little one will be starting nursery in September (he’ll be 10 months) so obviously would like it in place ready for him starting.

Has anyone used the crèche at David Lloyd’s before? What was your experience I am looking to use the Beaconsfield one specifically if anyone’s used it

My LO has her 4 month appointment and will get shots tomorrow. I took off work in case she needs to stay home after the shots. But I’m trying to decide if I should send her to daycare and get stuff done at home for the first time since she’s been born or keep her home and snuggle. What would you do?

Just wondering, we received the paperwork from the nursery out LB will be attending in September. We understand that he won't be eligible for the 15 hours funded childcare until the term after he turns 3. So I will need to pay for the term Sep-Dec. However they are asking for a childcare tax code that will give me...

Does anyone have schedules for their 1 month old ? If so , what are they ? I’m trying to get some ideas on how to make one

Has anyone used on site nurseries at hotels? Are they safe? Are there any hotel nurseries anyone recommends in Europe? We are desperate for a holiday but putting my LO in a nursery in a hotel scares me a little. My husband would like some ‘us’ time too which I understand. So he would like to use a nursery for an hou...

Does anyone else just struggle with the constant realisation that you won’t have money until the kids are much older / adults 😭 2 of mines are in nursery and 10k a month for 2 days. We have a house that needs so much modernising. We haven’t been on holiday since kids were born and can’t see how we can go on…

Hello everyone, I just moved to St albans with a 1 month year old. Any advice on trying to get a place for daycare for next Jan 2026 or recommend a child minder. Im scared everything is filling up but couldnt have looked any sooner!

Looking for a sitter so my husband and I can have a date night. Has any used a site like care.com or any other and have real advice. Please share your pros/cons and what site you used. I would prefer to hire 2 people so if you have any advice on that please also let me know. I don't have reliable family close by to ...

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