Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Hi everyone, please can somebody make some suggestions of school shoes that last, my son goes through so many pair of school shoes, this last pair have probably lasted the longest of 3 months they were scuff proof kicker boots although they are now broken too

Tell me about the pros and cons of getting a nanny?! Our 3 year old currently goes to daycare but our 4 month old is set to go to the same one next month but just in the past month our toddler has gotten him sick TWICE now, one needing an ER and overnight stay with RSV. I’m not sure I can take this every other week...

Would anyone care to share their nursery experiences we are on day two and my LO was very very upset I got a call to go back for her which I’m so grateful of but my heart is breaking I never want her to think I’ve abandoned her, she was fine until they tried to sit her at the table to eat (I think she thought she wa...

My child is starting the childminders in 2 weeks and he will be 9 months old. I have a list of things to leave there and a list of things to pack each day which I will include below but is there anything I am missing?

Hi, can anyone recommend a nursery/childminder in Tottenham? New to the area. Thanks : )

If my husband is currently not working and not claiming anything are we still not eligible? It makes no sense😔 Can anyone give me a rough idea what you are paying a month for nursery and how many days a week ur doing? thank you x

Only checked 7000 times today that I have actually submitted the application, just incase 😆 I’ll be so pleased when this is all said and done, I’m getting grey hairs from the stress of it all 😆

Can anyone recommend a good nursery in Tottenham? New to the area, planning on going back to work FT @ 11/12 months and overcome with worry and guilt. Any working mums with tips to make it easier?

Any recommendations for a toddler forest school? Preferable Tuesdays/Thursdays. We're a couple weeks into the Kent Wildlife Trust at Tyland Barn, but I'm really frustrated they won't allow the toddlers to eat a packed lunch in the cafe after being out in the cold for their session. There's not enough time before he...

Can someone please help explain the difference between nursery and pre-school to me! My son is 18 months old and he already goes to nursery that we pay for monthly! I know that schools provide pre-schools but what age does that start? Do you still have to pay for that? FTM so very confused on how it all works!

Moms those of u who have their babies go to school this year .. How do you feel ? Emotional? I feel sad because she will not be considered my baby anymore but school aged 🥹😭 Real life will kick in even though ill have a 18 month at home.

Does anyone know whether you can apply and send your child to nursery for just the period of the eligible free hours (15 hours a week) or do we have to pay a minimum fee to get the free hours?

Hi guys, I've been on a waiting list for a nursery where I went when I was a baby. My son is starting there in August/ September, how many days does your little one do and do you find it enough or too much? I'm wondering whether to do 4 long days or shorten them up a bit :)

What would you say is a fair rate to pay a babysitter per hour?

How common is it for nurseries to not accept the full 15 hour / potential 30 hour funding? For example I was looking at doing a 5 hour morning but only 3.75 hours is funded and 1.25 hours I have to pay for? Even though if I was to get the 15 hours funding a week, I’d be well in my 10 hour limit if I was to do tw...

My leave ends April 2025 I have been on so many waitlists since August 2023 and nothing is panning out

I’m genuinely so lost and not even sure where to start looking. Since our los are turning two this month 🥺 are we supposed to register them for nursery in schools?? I’m a sahm and haven’t sent my son to preschool or anything like that so just wondering what I’m supposed to do now and when do they even start school?…

I have to go back to work soon and I’m having a really hard time with the idea of my baby being in daycare. Any words or encouragement for my baby going to daycare are much appreciated! Or if anyone has any ideas for ways to make an income and stay at home also let me know.

I feel really dumb asking this but, this will be my first time looking into the schooling system for my kid. My child is going into kindergarten. I’d like to look into public, private and co-op. How do I find the best school and what resources do I use? I’m in Oklahoma.

I'm due back April unfortunately can't afford to stay off , my lo going nursery 2 afternoons a week and family looking after lo to I still have all mornings and 3 days a week with lo but one long day will have to work really struggling anyone else in same boat feel so guilty 😔 and although greatful family can help…