Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

As you only get £500 help per quarter, can anyone tell me how you work out your last quarter if dont have enough allowance left to cover the 20% off. I'm looking at changing jobs which is better for when LO starts school, but means we would need more childcare at the moment

Hi! Just wanted any insights on daycare fees. My LO just started a couple of days ago & the daycare fees posted on their parents manual was about $400 bi-weekly. Our first payment was charged last Friday & it was about almost $700 so I'm a bit confused. They charged us on a Friday evening so hadn't had the chance t...

Anyone know if the Alphabet House nursery in East Ham is good or any other nearby nurseries that are decent?

Recently moved house and finally sorting out my little boys room. Has anyone else LO got a dinosaur themed nursery? I need help with inspiration and ideas if anyone could throw in some pictures😫

I’m so undecided on which to choose for my little boy. Can anyone give there experience with both please? Pros cons etc thanks ☺️

What are peoples experiences with nurseries? My LO is due to start some settling in sessions the end of October when he’ll be 10 1/2 months old. We liked the nursery when we went to visit but I’ve become so anxious to send him there! He has some separation anxiety and I’m so nervous he’ll just scream there and ha...

Hello, I’m looking for a trustworthy night nanny in central London - anyone has had a good experience with someone they would recommend? Thank you!

Hi i am thinking about doing uni from home I get universal credit for me and my daughter does anyone know if I’d still get that or how it works? I am planning on going with open uni I don’t know if you can get student loan with them

I’m homeschooling my 4 year old, and I know the biggest concern with homeschooling is social skills. Are there any other moms that are looking for plan date buddies? Also was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting them outside besides the park and museums? Trying to figure out the best style of curriculum that ...

I've never considered putting my little girl to nursery but circumstances changed so we booked some open days, but I don't really know what kind of questions I can ask. I'm trying to raise my kids in a Montessori methods way(?) and I'm not too sure how to ask them without being too much 😅 Any advice? 🙏🏼x

Hey, is anybody aware of services available to kids with general delays under the age of three? My kids was just kicked out of another daycare and he really needs 1:1 time with a professional every day.

When are you planning on putting your LO in preschool.

I've just been accepted back to uni and they want me to start next week obviously I need someone that I can trust as my baby's so young it's for 2 days a week do you have any suggestions please

Any recommendations for a nursery in the area? Or childminders? Or any to avoid?

I’m looking for a new daycare for my daughter because she might be autistic she’s getting evaluated in February 6th,2025 she got a note today saying it might be to much for her and I don’t know what to do so if anyone could help me please and thank you

I’m still confused 🙈 My LO will turn 2 in a few days… will we get 15 hours only or 30 hours free childcare per week? I’m thinking to start nursery in October/November 🫠

I know everything can change and I’m very early with my planning 🤣 but how much are nursery fees going to be for 2025. Am I right saying we will be able to have 30 hours free childcare a week ?

We have been asked by our chosen nursery to give a holding fee of £350 for our little boy who will start with them in June 2025. They have stated this is three weeks of his cost and will not be deducted from his first month invoice. Has anyone else experienced this? It just seems Absolutley ridiculous that we are ...

Hi everyone. I’m new here, I have 2 amazing teen girls. I’ve dedicated my motherhood part of my life to them, I’m trying to find myself again. I’m thinking of jumping in to Pilates and spin class but I’m also a bit scared .. lol idk if that makes sense

If you share the children 50/50 do you still have to pay child maintenance and if so does anyone know why as can’t find a definitive answer on the website and I just don’t understand it! (Live in UK)