Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Does anyone have any tips for transitioning to childcare that just made your life easier - in particular baby going to a childminder? Just things like what did you pack etc? Did you do milk then breakfast or breakfast then milk before they went to childcare? Has baby settled in ok? I’m so scared for her not napping...

Should schools prioritize strict anti-bullying policies that punish offenders, or should they focus on programs that promote empathy and understanding among students to prevent bullying behavior? What do you think about this one?

Hi chicago moms! What is the range of a home daycare rate in downtown area? Situation: there’s an option to drop off our 3 month old to a relative’s home for daycare. They have a one year old at home. What would the hourly rate be?

Tell me more about home schooling, why are you doing such, how are you finding it and your views on it

This question is for parents of unvaxxed kids ONLY! Was it difficult to enrol your children in public schools? Please share your experience and don’t forget to mention which province you’re in!

Have we all done our nursery’s yet?

Hey so I'm trying to sort a nursery place out for my son for Sept.25 just a little confused about sessions ect. So am I wrong in thinking they can only go for 3 hours a day? Please correct me im getting very muddled up 😆

Has anyone had their invoice come through? I’ve been funded 11 hours free childcare per week, not sure where the other 4 went? Anyone in a similar situation? The nursery my child will be going to will be throughout the year (not term time) but apparently the funded hours are term time only? So would this be why the ...

Hi mamas. Please is there any app or website that provides guidance on what and ways to incorporate teaching to a 15 months old. More like continuous teaching as my daughter grows. Also, if there are specific educative books that were helpful, please let me know. Thank you ❤️❤️

Can anyone please help me or offer me some advice? I am due to return back to work from maternity November 2025, I will have to put my son into nursery as my partner works away and all family members work full time. I am aware from September 2025 I will be eligible for 30 free hours a week. When can I apply for thi...

So we're just about to submit our choices on primary schools. The top three contain a school that is outstanding, a good but walkable school where we like the progress as opposed to straight up attainment scores, and a school that is very small but not walkable. Our boy is on the asd pathway. Nothing hugely worryin...

Hello fellow mamas. My little boy is 15 months today and will be starting nursery in January. I'm starting to put a list of items together that he will need for nursery. Could you please share any tips, want to make sure I don't leave anything out ...thank you in advance mama.

Is anyone doing online school for college courses? I want something that is more go at your own pace. I talked with South University. But it's not what I'm looking for. They had the courses for business administration but it was for administration degree and for 3-4 years. I'm looking for a certification for 6-8...

For those of you who have your little ones in daycare, when do they stop crying at pickup and drop off?! We just started daycare a few weeks ago and my momma heart hurts every morning.

If your child goes to nursery - how much do they charge for a full day?

I’m looking for a good toy organiser, we got so many toys for our 1 year old due to his birthday then Christmas two days later so I’m looking for a good organiser, does anyone have this one? Or any others that might be good?

I can’t believe I’m actually even thinking about this. Makes me feel sick 😭 My little girl doesn’t attend nursery but we are thinking about preschool soon. Either when she turns 2 or 3. What age will you be enrolling your little ones into preschool? I feel like 3 is a more appropriate age but I’m unsure if she…

Does anyone have a list for jobs they needed to do or things to buy for a second baby? I’ll have 2 under 2 but don’t want to forget anything!

I am officially starting homeschooling for my 1 year old starting on the first! I am so excited. I see a lot of posts asking “what do I do with my baby?” and such. Should I share the “curriculum” and activities I have planned as we go?

So we put our guy in preschool this year. Did anyone else? And if you did are ypu putting them in kindergarten next year or doing another year of preschool? If you didn't are you skipping prek and doing kindergarten next year or the doing preschool next year? Just curious. I'm thinking he will be 5 in August. I just...