Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

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...

I'm exhausted. These teenage years are savage. I can't get her to go to school. She's riddled with anxiety and stress. We have a very loving, open communication style of relationship and are super close. We speak about everything. I've got her support at school, been to the doctors, obviously communicate every day...

My baby will be 1 in August, I am due back to work start of September. Wanted to know what’s everyone doing for their childcare options? I am scared to have baby in nursery from 1 as with my other she was in nursery from 2. I would only return two days a week and would need baby in childcare for them days. Hoping to...

When do you start looking for a place for baby before there born/ after and how many months if after

Anyone in the NOVA or DMV area know of any Nanny Shares? Ideally looking for one for the fall!

Is anyone able to share with me how much they pay per day for private nursery in Kilmarnock? My son’s is now up at £65 per day from April. He is full time and we get his funded hours in September and I think it works out at 1 full day funded and 2 half days per week. On the full day funded we’ve to pay a £14 top up ...

Hey everyone, I'm just wondering how the free hours work as I've seen people say so many different things such as you need to also pay for so many hours to get the free ones? I have a just turnt 2 year old and a 10 week old, my partner works full time and I've been off work since having our first 2 years ago as unf...

Hey! So my friend who lives in east England has scared life out of me and said she had to have her daughters nursery space reserved by 20w of pregnancy to get a space! Is that the case for swansea /neath when did you start looking? I'm 20w Friday so panicking!

Hello, I’m working part time and my baby goes to nursery 3 days a week from 8am to 12:30pm. I’m thinking on going back to full time because we need it financially but just thinking on my baby going to nursery 5 days a week until 5:30pm makes me feel so bad, sad and guilty. He will be more time at nursery than at hom...

Please share tips and strategies for getting ready in the morning. Specifically how to get them to cooperate with getting dressed and out the door. I have 3.5 year old twins and our mornings have become so frustrating. They fight me every step of the way and I’ve been losing my patience more often than I’d like to ...

Sorry I am completely lost here. I wanted to start my son for pre school. I know there is free hours. How does this work? My husband works full time… and the plan is when I send baby to preschool. I will work also. And when can I start to enrol my baby? Thank you guys in advance.

Hi, anyone got any thoughts or opinions on both, particularly if changed from one to the other? we are thinking we might want more personalised experience childminding could offer and hoping to avoid constant illnesses it's getting too much at nursery....thanks