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My 6 month old has been in daycare for 2 months. I feel like he is just not in the swing of things yet. We went the in home daycare route, and sometimes I regret not going the traditional daycare route. Not that I know if that would even make a difference. I guess I have 2 questions: 1. For those sending their ba...

What are my options for my 2.5 year old now that I’m going to start working remotely. I want to know how moms are keeping kids home while working what about the noise and disturbance or if kid wants to be held? I’m considering learning center

They aren’t actually free hours are they?! Just got my first nursery invoice and the ‘funded hours’ only amounts to 50p off each hour for a total of 15 hours which is literally not what I was expecting at all?! And completely far from free?!!

Heyyyy, moving to Sevenoaks in November and looking for a nursery/pre school for my boys - 3 & 1. Any good recs?

I’m in 2 minds about getting a Moses basket for the living room, if I don’t get one, what does baby lie in while you’re downstairs in the living room? Do people recommend a dockatot?

Hey guys, hope you’re all okay! Just wanted some insight with something other mummy’s in a similar position have experienced. So, I’ll be returning to work part time in October, I’ve chosen the nursery I would like my daughter to attend…. just from general experience, how does the registration, funding, childcare...

Anyone have anything to say about Baker Street nursery? Had a terrible Ofsted report but apparantly have turned it around?

Hi everyone I've been reading about tax free childcare and it says we can get up to £500 in three months. I thought we would get 20% off each month but it's not the case, right? So for example if my reduction in month 1 is £250, and then again £250 in the 2nd month, that means in the months 3 I get no reduction, rig...

So excited and couldn’t wait more for decorating the nursery room 😍🥰 It’s not finished yet, but loving it so far , is somebody started yet or I’m the crazy only? 😅

I am thinking to put my 1 year old in Nursery however I am sceptical because I feel she may be too young! Do I Take the plunge and enrol her and if so dan anyone recommend a safe nursery in the areas of Hounslow and isleworth?????

I'll be having my 3 month baby in daycare in 3 months, i need to start looking for daycare. I would like to know why you prefer in home or daycare center. Would love to hear your experiences and reasons to help me as well. I understand everyone's situation is different. I live in CA and would like to what state you ...

So my daughters dad has finally agreed to have a co parenting agreement and I was wondering if there’s any apps like a calendar style app for co parenting where we can put our schedules and what days for him to have her etc

My LO starts nursery next week for his settling in days. I know we will find out then but do most nursery’s have an app now where they update with photos, activities etc? Not sure what to expect and what they share with you and when x

Hey all, hoping someone can help! I’ve had my first invoice from our nursery, the funding has been added and dealt with however I’m also entitled to the 20% from the the government and didn’t realise I had to sort this my end. I have the confirmation, codes etc. Can anyone advise on what I need to do? I’m at a tot...

Hii girlys just wondering is or has anyone done college courses online? I'm wanting to go back to school now that my LO is at school full day.

Is anyone else’s baby starting nursery January and know when we need to applying for the 15 hours funding/code?

How does this scheme work? How do I work out how much I will save with this? Is it allocated per term at nursery like 15 hours funding? Can I use it for a childminder before she goes to nursery? Or will this eat into our yearly allowance for 2025? What’s the best way to use it?

Do you feel like it will get easier once your kids are in school? Public school? That way you will be able to work more and won't have to worry much about a babysitter. What are your thoughts?

Has anyone homeschooled or is homeschooling their autistic children? I have 2 one boy whom is in kindergarten he is 5 he is hyperlexic but he is a bolts any chance he gets. A 3 year old girl whom is in an early childhood classroom almost like pre-k but she doesn’t really understand things. She is a scriptor or echoa...