Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

How’s everyone feeling about going back to work?😞

Tomorrow I have our first settling down session in nursery. Any advice for me?

Anyone knows how Medicaid works?

Can anyone share reviews on little elms nursery near Norman Park. It looks like a really clean space with friendly staff but would like to know if it comes recommended for one year old babies

We are trying not to go through court but baby dad has agreed to pay £200 a month is that to much to little she’s 3 months old and is one bottle fed going through almost 4 tins of milk a month at £15 a tin do I need to ask for more or is that okay he get over £1,000 every month and he has no bills other than his Xbox

Does anyone have experience with them? Which one would you recommend vs the other? Do you have any agency references for either?

I'll have to go back to work so my son will be starting nursery 3 days a week. I'm feeling so nervous and sad about it, I'm worried that it will affect our bond in some way or he'll be unhappy there. How has nursery been for you and your little one? Any good experiences would be really helpful to hear 💗

Hi! Looking to book my little one into the nursery at the YMCA in North Stoneham. Does anyone have any experience of taking their kids here and what to expect? Thanks ❤️

Hi, I live in Rochester NY, am currently 37weeks so close to giving birth and have a two year old. I live near general hospital so thats where I will be giving birth at.. I wonder if they offer nurses to help out postpartum moms that need help with their newborn.. with my firstborn I didn’t need help since it was on...

Hi everyone, I’m wondering if anyone knows the approximate waiting times for nurseries in Nuneaton. My baby is due this April, and I’d like to secure a spot for next March/April. If you have any recent experience with this process, I’d really appreciate your insight! Also, any nursery recommendations would be very ...

I've looked online and spoken with people but am a bit confused due to differing information. From September 2025 will 9 month old babies be eligible for 15 or 30 hours of free childcare (UK)? It seems to say 30 hours online but the nursery I'm hoping to send my son to in October have said that 15 hours will be gove...

Does anyone know which number I have to call to enroll my son into pre school,the form for Richmond pre school enrollment is not loading

Hey, What age do babies usually go to nursery? I'm seeing alot of people saying they sent their babies at 2, maybe 2.5. I thought most people sent them at 1 as most people only have 1 year off work. Has anyone worked out what they are going to do yet?

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a Moses basket or similar that they use for baby to sleep in downstairs? Thank you! ☺️x

I'm going to need to work as well as my husband to pay the mortgage. I'm considering going back maybe 4 days a week a few months after baby is here. I know my neighbour works from home along with her husband and between them they look after their 1 year old everyday. Does anyone have any tips or thoughts on me tryi...

So my youngest is 6 months starting nursery as I need to go back to work to be able to live, She will be 9 months in June but I won’t get free funding till September when she will nearly be one. Can someone please explain to me how a nursery open all year round can charge for an extra 3 months because it’s to do...

Please I really need to find a good nursery in the area one with good communication and keeps the environment clean!!!!

I want to be able to homeschool my son but currently work a 50hr a week job M-F . 7am-5pm. I don’t want to bring him with me everyday as I think he will start to get bored over time. (I’m a toddler teacher) , So trying to figure out some new job ideas to be able to work from home and homeschool him with the flexibil...

I currently have one child almost 9 months and would love to have another baby . I have been looking at childcare costs and whilst the funding in the UK helps significantly, I am just wondering how people afford to have two children in childcare especially if there is a small age gap ? Everything just seems crazy e...

When they were first born I was adamant on homeschooling. I was the one that brought it up but now I really feel that having them go to public school would be better for my mental health. I get no breaks and I’m exhausted. When I tried to talk to him about it today he got mad because he wants to homeschool but I can...