Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

My daughter will be 2 in June and I think she would be eligible for the new 30 free childcare hours if both parents are working. Partner works full time 60k. How much do I need to work to qualify as working? I haven't gone back to work yet and I can't find an answer

I programmed a simple rock, paper, scissors game! I feel like a kid who's excited they learned how to add 2+2 but still excited! How are you all getting on?

Hi, am I being scammed? My nursery fees are £63.75 a day and I’m sending me LO for 3 days a week so £63.75 x 3 days a week x 52 weeks a year / 12 months = £828.75 a month. My nursery with the 15 free hours are calculations my invoice by giving me the first day free and then are charging me £12 an hour for a 10.5 h...

Anyone else experiencing really bad mum guilt about nursery? I’ve visited one today which is absolutely perfect and I know he would love it there. The staff were so friendly and tried their best to put me at ease but i just feel absolutely terrible for even thinking of putting him in a nursery…

We've had my son at home with us (both work from home) for 1.5 years and we finally are able to get him into daycare starting in just a few weeks. I'm excited but kind of having a panic attack. I'm going to miss him so much during the day but it will also be nice to actually get a break.

So we’ve put a change of decision form in for our school choices as some new information has come to light and we don’t feel the first choice we put down will be best for our little one. (Admissions have already told us the schools aren’t fully subscribed typically and they will process this form in May after April ...

Just booked babies nursery place today, feels so crazy he isn’t even here yet!! 🤣😭

I have two interviews, one job on weekends, remote and pays just enough to help with finances, another job full time open to flexible working and pays 35k-38k, I assume I’ll get the lower end as not as much experience as job requires, if I land the first I wouldn’t have to worry about childcare on the weekends. If I...

Hey mamas so my bd took a huge hissy fit this morning because he asked to keep my son for an extra hour & I said no because I had stuff to do. He was exposed to keep him until 4 so I can go to work then he turns around & tells me he doesn’t want to watch my son today and then turns around & asks for more time. I had...

Hey mommas! anyone know of any daycares in Maryland that has live streaming for parents to keep eyes on child throughout the day?

Anyone else super grateful for a November baby meaning they are eligible for the 30 hour funding from this September. Pretty much perfect timing for those taking 9 months maternity. Unfortunately I have to go back after 7 months so we’ll have to pay for a couple of months but so glad it won’t be too much!

First time mum to a toddler who attends a government funded nursery. How strict are nurseries with attendance? For eg. If a siblings birthday or religious holiday falls on a school day, or you want to take them to soft play on the one off at a less busier time can you call in and tell them they’re off for that parti...

Freshly broken up so currently in the stages of figuring out what to do with regards to child maintenance. I’ve done the online calculator for how much he should pay me each month - does anyone know how accurate this is? Do you end up getting the amount it calculates or do CSA take money off/knock it down?

Does anyone know if schools/councils can fine kids under 5 for missing school? It’s under the legal age to be in school so just wondering if anyone knows? Surrey based if that make a difference. Thanks

After having my son I have really been thinking lately about opening up a Montessori style daycare. I really like doing different activities with my baby and think I would be good teaching other kids too. I was a dance teacher for 14 years and I loved it so much, sometimes I don’t know why I became a lawyer😂 I was…

Hey mamas! Curious as to what a normal homeschool day looks like for you. Are your kids doing their work on the couch, kitchen table, desk? Our year started off very organized with my kids at their desks but as we get closer to summer, we’re doing a lot of our schooling on the couch. 😁

Does anyone have the same issue claiming the UC childcare? They asking me some questions not sure why

I am looking for information on daycare assistance or low income daycares. If someone can help me out i would appreciate it. I have searched endlessly on google have only found tx3w but they have a waitlisted that is full. Thank you

What are children supposed to know when leaving nursery? Do they know how to write letters? Read 3 letter words? Or are these things they learn in reception?

So.. I've been offered a job working 4 days a week 9-3.. my issue is it's so random and out of the blue I need to thi know about where the blooming hell do I start with finding nurseries, how to apply for them, applying for the free childcare thing, when to do it all.... my other 2 kids i waited till they were in nu...