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Any other moms have their 3 month old starting daycare? I’m touring a place today and then my baby will be starting to go. I’m so nervous 😭 and it hurts to think about having to be away from her but I have to go back to work for now /:

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Nursery question

Went for a settling in session at nursery this afternoon and while sitting in reception, I noticed that parents are buzzed into the building and then left to wander through nursery without staff to collect their child. Is this the norm? Seems a bit lax in security to me?

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Nursery

Hi, can anyone recommend a good nursery in Guildford, I’m looking to send my daughter from 10 months, the two closest to me only cater for 2 years and over. Thank you!

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Nursery

Help. I know it's going to sound stupid, but how do I go about getting my son into a nursery? My son hasn't yet gone to nursery due to not coping well in situations as he likely has autism and is awaiting assessment. I'd like to try and get him a few afternoons a week in September and he will be 3 then. I'm aware...

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15 hours funded childcare

Hello everyone! My little one has been at nursery a month now, I just received an email from them with some paperwork I have to fill in and they ask for a childcare funding code. Is this something I was supposed to get myself? I was under the impression they take care of all that?

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Questions to ask the nursery

Can anyone help with what questions they're asking nurseries please

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Reviews about The Stables and Bridge Nursery

My baby doesn’t seem happy at his current nursery. He’s usually a very happy baby at home but gets really hesitant and unhappy at drop off and when we go pick him up. Then he’ll only smile like an hour later after pickup which is unlike him. He also seems to not be fed over there as he’s always very hungry each time...

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Kids Planet Sheepbridge

Looking for nursery’s for my little one to start in September (baby will be 1). Anyone have kids who attend who can let me know what it’s like? ☺️

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Busy Bees Harlow!

Anyone have any children in busy bees? Would love some opinions!

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Daycare (sac)

Hey I need to find daycare in Sacramento for school do you guys know any places

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Daycare

Hey ladies! if anyone has any recommendations on in home daycares that have immediate or soon openings 🫶🏽 TYIA☺️

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Gift? Compensation? For my mom watching baby

My mom has offered to watch our 3.5 month old while we’re at work (typically 6 hours M-F). She retired last year and isn’t used to being up early or having things to do during the day so this is a huge change for her. With the cost of childcare these days, we are extremely grateful and very lucky. I’ve offered t...

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Pre-K program

Any recommendations on a pre k program for my 4 year old in fort bend? Is it free or what’s the cost?

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Daycare/ Evening routine?

Sending toddler to daycare soon and nervous about the evening routine between finishing work and pick up and making dinner. I have to do everything mostly on my own due to my situation. Any tips?

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Best school district

Hey Mamas of VA Beach! Which school district would you say is the best? Thanks in advance!

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Best infant/toddler daycare in dallas ?

I need to get back to work asap but have been having troubles finding the right daycare for my 2 kids my 2 year old & my 3 month old , any recommendations?

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