Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

I’m moving to NHS England from NHS Scotland and I would really like to go into district nursing but I’m struggling to find any jobs on the NHS England page. Do you apply to the GP or just wait for something to come up on the job search? Any advice would be helpful! Hoping the change over from nhs Scotland won’t be...

Any recommendations of daycares in Antrim for 2 year old and 8 month old?

What is everyone’s nursery charging for consumables? My LG starts in March and it’s £1 per funded hours so £11 a day 🤯 Is this expensive or average?

Could anyone please tell me how much nursery fees are for babies? It never says on the websites and can’t seem to find a rough guide anywhere. I assume they will all be different depending on which one, but I’m just looking for an idea of cost. If you want to mention a specific nursery & costs for that one it would ...

My husband applied for tax free childcare last week (he’s eligible, I’m not) and didn’t receive instant approval. From your experience, how long can this take to be approved? Our first nursery payment is due at the start of November. Can we claim money back from our first payment if it’s not approved in time?

Mama’s when does the 30 hours free child care come into play in the UK? I feel like all the info online is confusing. What age is it applicable for? How do you apply for it?

How did you know when it was time to send your little one to nursery? What were the signs? What age?

Hi would I still need to give 4 weeks notice if still in the settling phase? Anyone had this and your child didn’t settle and want to move nursery?

online it says you just have to be in paid work and doesn’t matter how many hours you’re working to be eligible for 85% childcare costs back if on UC BUT is there a minimum amount of earnings to be eligible?

I was wondering what assistance or support might be available from the government.

I have a 4 year old and I currently get $900 a month in support, and I’m requesting more due to childcare. Just curious how much yall get for support

My little one is going to go to Kindergarten next year. I don't know much about the public school system. Private schools near me are a bit pricey. But would it be a better outcome? My son is a bit speech delayed but catching up and is not behind his peers in other things. Will he be forced to get an iep? We are...

How much do you pay for nursery and how many hours/days? My daughter isn’t allowed to start flying start in January due to living in an upper class area & because she’s got no development issues, so I’m thinking about sending her to private nursery 1 day a-week maybe 2 for the socialisation with children her age b...

Would you switch your kids school if the kids from last year keep bullying your kid and nothing is changing? My son’s self esteem has been at his lowest I’ve ever seen and I feel if I don’t switch him he’ll start getting depressed. He keeps asking for a new school. He’s in kindergarten. I know the new school isn’t a...

Has anyone managed to access their code for this? Or know when it’s best to apply for it? I’m due to go back to work in January so little one will be in nursery from then and will be 10 months. Thanks 🙏🏼

Hi ladies! Anyone homeschool their 2 year old? I'm stressed about searching for a great daycare, I trust. And if you do, did you find a way to get paid for it? Thank you

Hi! Can anyone recommend daycares for 2 year olds, in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens that accept ACS vouchers?? Maybe even ones you've had your child/children in. Ones that are currently accepting kids and have other kids attending?? I'll do my due diligence. Just need to hear from other moms. THANK YOU!

Looking to join or set-up a co-op if anyone is interested?

Hi, please does anyone know any registered childminder /nannies in Peterborough who could help me out? Thankyou x

Does anyone juggle being a sahm and watch other kids too?