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Nursery days

Hi everyone. What are the best days for the little one to go to nursery? My husband and I are planning to work less and have one day off each from our work. That means our baby will be at nursery 3 days a week. Just wondering if it’s better to send him on alternate days or one continuous block. Thank you!

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Nursery

Hi. Is there any mom who is not sending her LO in nursery? I'm working only on weekends, so I can look after my child during a week, but I feel she needs to socialise more, but that will cost me 270£ per month ( 2 full days) + possibly I will have to work more h and I will be more tired 😒

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Nurseries in UK

Does anyone know of good nursery which cost around £60 to £70 per day? I stay in north London NW4 and the costs are insane here. We are not eligible for government funding so the costs hurt more. Just thought to check here if at all there are any affordable childcare options

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Public or Catholic school in Ontario

Can you please let me know if you had experienced having your child in Catholic or Public in Toronto...was there more pros to one?

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What do you think is an appropriate age to enroll your child in another language course?

I want my son to learn another language as the American school system only teaches a language once you enter high school. I know he’s far too little right now but I was wondering when a good age would be. I know they learn best when they’re younger.

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Trade

I have a changing table that I’m willing to trade 🙃 it’s the wrong color for the theme of my lil girl’s nursery

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LETS GOO

I just passed my driving testttttt. But now I gotta wait till I can get in to actually get my license so that I don’t have to get it twice in less than a month :b

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Nannies ?!?

I'm going to be doing a test run with a nanny this next week ! I'll be going back to work 1-2 days a week. Has anyone else ever gotten a nanny ? What questions did you ask in the interview process ? What activities did you want them to do with baby ? Nap times ?! I've been using the huckleberry app and it's been gre...

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Free child care hours

My LO is 17 months old. Can i get free child care. I work part time - how is the application process?would i need to state my salary in the application??

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Growing beans nursery norbury

Does anyone have experience with this nursery?

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Nursery questions

Hi everyone! I have a visit next week to a potential nursery due to these long waiting lists. Is there anything I need to know specifically? For example, if they cover food costs etc? Any must ask questions ?

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How are you figuring it out?

If you are working 9-5pm or 8-4 how are you able to pick your kids up from school when they have to be picked up at 2:30, 3 or 4?

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Childminders

My little one is 5 months any suggestions for childminders, or advice on where to find them? Thank you x

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Sitter question

So I’ve never done this kind of thing before but I wanted to start babysitting to have some income I’m a single mother w/ a 4 month year old what would be some major red flag, question or concerns and just how would I go about this I’m just really in need of a job and don’t know what to do at this point. Thank you i...

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Iep question

To make it as to the point as possible 🫣 when is the earliest an iep can be set up in school? My oldest has had hers since the start of first grade due to not having enough time at the end of kindergarten to do all the stuff that ties into it since her first in person teacher didn’t recognize her needing…

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I just hired a part time nanny

We have a kid, she’s almost 1.5 years old. I hired a part time nanny 20/week to help around the house and babysitting. Do you have a nanny? What does she do for you?how close are you?

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