Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

I am a SAHM and I need a break. I was thinking of splitting my little ones up so they go together one morning a week but then also go another morning on different days so I get some one to one time with them. They are two and three. What do you think are the cons of this?

Just wanted to share a great resource about school readiness, incase you might be unsure or overwhelmed about what to prioritise/what really matters! Lots of parents at the school I work in say it’s been really helpful. And lots of the ones that were worrying about mainly the academic stuff have been reassured! h...

My son has been accepted into a nursery, but it’s my third choice out of the ones we applied to. We’re still waiting to hear back from the other two options. I f I accept the offer today, would I be able to withdraw it later if we get a spot at one of the other nurseries? I want to make sure I don’t lose this opp...

Can anyone explain to me how this works? I want to do 1 day at nursery, but if the nursery is £80 a day for example, how much of that will I have to pay? Thank You!

My son currently attends a private day nursery that he enjoys going to and we have built up trust and a good relationship with the nursery over the three years. I am pregnant with my 2nd so I am planning ahead for childcare. There is a private day nursery next door to the school I hope to get my oldest son into. I ...

My son is starting daycare next week. Anyone have any tips?

How many days did it take for your baby to settle down at nursery? And How many days did you went with him/her? Was it free for the days you went with the baby?

Hello, I’m a single mum of 2 year old who will turn 3 this August and start school nursery in September this year. I’m on universal credit. I’ve applied for his place at the school I want but getting this “code” I’ve been told by other people I need to get seems impossible?! When you go on the government website it ...

How do you pay money in? I'm trying to transfer money across from my bank account for the first time but keep getting a message saying the name doesn't match the account. I've selected personal account and tried my name and then attempted my daughter's name but each time it's told me the name doesn't match the acc...

Please who knows any child minder in Dudley/Birmingham

I feel unmotivated and blah A-lot of the time. I have great moments but that lack of drive is there that I need to fix my life. I have been stuck for a while Now with no progression. I have made lists but can’t stick to the tasks so everything is piling up. My child keeps me going but I want more for us. My Child i...

Looking for affordable preschool recommendations in the area!

Anyone know of any good babysitter im out for 6 weeks after surgery cant carry my baby of 4 months and my 2 year old been hard had help but they cant be her often im alone for 4 hours out of the day when my husband and mom switch but would like more help

When should / do you need to start looking at nurseries for our babies? I’m not due to return to work til January 2026 but unsure when I need to consider looking at and applying for nurseries??

Is anyone not sending their little one to pre pre and waiting till next year so they do a year of nursery and then onto primary school? Or if people have done this, was their little one ok? I can't bear to think of spending my day with out my little one

Does anyone have any nursery recommendations in York? There are so many different ones, it’s difficult to know where is good and where is not! We’re a while off needing a nursery but wanted to get ahead on looking into it.

Please explain your reason why, either way. Would like to hear different opinions/thoughts. Thank You

Little bit confused so hoping someone’s been able to find the answer somewhere as I can’t . With the free hours turning to 30 hours this September will we be able to carry over these free 30 hours to the school nursery in May next year or wait until the new term? We’re applying to a different school nursery which...

I have asked the daycare nursery to confirm prices and times for my little boy so I know and can plan going back to work, they have said with 30hrs funded 2 days a week would be £187 a month and 3 days would be £477! Am I being really stupid or does £300 difference for 1 extra day seem like way to much??

Hi just wondering if anyone that put in an application for a nursery place has heard back yet? Not sure if I should be worried or not.