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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.

I’m visiting a nursery tomorrow for my daughter to hopefully attend next January. What sort of questions do I need to ask them?

anyone’s child go to Manor House quex?

My lo currently does Tuesdays and Thursdays at nursery and loves it. He eats well, naps okay(ish), and generally has fun there. When the funding increases in September we’ll probably put him in for a third. Wednesday seems most likely as I’m off work Fridays, and don’t want to be charged for bank holiday Mondays (...

I’m trying to work out how much money to put into our online account for paying the childminder and this is the breakdown she has sent me. I don’t understand it at all! She charges £80 a day and we get 15 hours funding from next month. Am I understanding right that the 15 hours funding per week does essentially no...

What are you all planning to do for childcare during school holidays? My parents live an hour away, so can't wait really ask them for help. The school we put as first choice due to school clubs, the holiday club is really limited apparently, and don't think there are many other places that offer holiday clubs or i...

I’m having a stress about sending my LB to a mainstream nursery, we have a place for him however I’m starting to worry if the level of care will be as good in a bigger setting etc! I’m considering changing to a childminder as it will be a smaller group and hopefully better care with being less children. What does ...

Starting to think about them starting school, are there any pros/cons to using a childminder vs after school club? Love to hear your thoughts!

Assuming your littles aren’t in school yet

I'm hearing and seeing so many red flags and horror stories and I think I'm starting to understand why mom's avoid daycare the ones who choose to stay at home. What I need some validation and it's just too much to type so what are the red flags or what happened at your daycare that is a huge No-No

I finished all the house work, I baked a sourdough bread, 2loaves of bread, cookies and prep dinner. I played with my dog, what do I do now?? My daughter doesn’t get out of school for another hour and a half..

Has anyone been? If so what’s it like, it’s it okay for a 3 year old?

Does anyone have their LO in home daycare ? We are moving cities and have to find a new daycare. We can do the commute but would rather not do it for a long period of time. Do we are considering home daycare, problem is that I am so concerned about home daycares not sure why. Does anyone have pros and cons regardi...

I feel really silly I can figure this out! So we qualify for the 15 hours gov funded childcare from September I want him to go to preschool not nursery so it’s 9-3 term time only How do I figure out how many days a week he can go just using funded hours? I believe it would be 2.5 days a week? Can someone just l...

Hello Moms! my kid will be joining kindergarten this year and I think the transition from daycare to kindergarten will be more difficult for me rather than my kiddo 🥲. I discovered that most before and after school Daycare‘s do not cover for March break Christmas break and summer break :(. For all the Mamas who…

Our plan was to go away for a week in October but it doesn’t fall on the week of half term. Child starts school in September in reception. Am I still ok to do this or am I gonna get s fine for taking her out 😭

I'm aware im very late to party however I was unsure if I was sending my boy to nursery in September due to family issues. Does anyone know how we apply? I've searched on the Birmingham City Council but there's literally nothing online about it.

Considering putting my baby into nursery when she turns 1 for 15 hours a week. What are the best nurseries that offer this benefit in the oadby area?