Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

I Really feel like crying. I have a 3 years old and a 11 months old, so 30h + 15hours + tax free childcare, and yet this is how much I have to pay and will have to pay more the months of half term I just got a job offer where I will be making 2000£ / months I was excited and though it was a decent salary but real...

All measurements accurate and to scale, what do we think?? Don’t think there’s floor space for a nursing chair unless I wait on some of the storage

My son has been going to daycare for almost a year and we’re still having meltdowns when I drop him off. There’s a lot of tears - it only lasts a few minutes after I leave, but as i am leaving it’s heartbreaking. Does anyone have any tips or ideas to make drop off easier for both he and I? TIA

If I am putting my son in for 9 hours a day however the nurseries ‘full day’ is 10.5 hours will I still have to pay the extra hour and a half each day even though he won’t be there?

Anyone on here happen to go to Brooklyn college as an education major? So my gpa unfortunately is a 2.9 I need a 3.0 in order to do student teaching and I have to apply the semester before I plan to student teach (I planned to do student teaching this upcoming spring which would mean I would have to apply to student...

My boy is 6 months next week. When is the best time to start getting his name down for nursery’s? First time mum so I’m absolutely clueless when to do it or even how to go about it so any advice is appreciated 🥰

I'm out of work and need to get a job as soon as reasonably possible... I've found a nursery place for my 18 month old to start in September and can't risk losing it as we were so lucky to get one so soon. The problem is if I can't find a job in time I won't be eligible for the new funded hours... and I obviously ca...

We’ve been struggling financially but I don’t test anyone to watch my baby while I work

Good Morning Mommies! I’m working 9pm-4am. I am in search of recommendations for either an overnight sitter or a 24hr daycare that anyone might have used or know of. TIA Edited to say : It’s for an 18mth old. And right now my location is Missouri City but I’m possibly relocating to the Pasadena area in the next fe...

I need all Mama's that have their baby in full day PreK to give me all necessary information. I want to be as ready as possible for next year. When did you start applying? Are there any programs that help with the cost of full day PreK? Thanks in advance for all the info 🫶🏽

Is there anyone else who has decided to keep there LO out of nursery and at home with you everyday, because you can or prefer to?

Any mommy's home school at preschoolers? What curriculum do you use or what have you found helpful?

I’m starting to think about sending my toddler to a child minder for 2 half days a week, I can’t afford nursery as they want a kidney for the week. What’s everyone’s experience with a child minder over nursery? I want her to meet more friends, I also want to meet mum friends at pick up and drop off.

Can anyone recommend an agency that does babysitting. In the UK please? We're desperate for a night out.

Any mom's not finish highschool but got their GED?? I am trying to study when I get the chance but that's rare. Is it hard?? I'm nervous I won't be able to pass when the time comes. I dropped out in 8th grade due to my mental health so I know I missed out on a lot. (I am 23 btw) I really want to get my GED so I can ...

Hi mommas, what platforms/programs are you using to homeschool your babies? Christian based of course 🫶🏽

I’m so confused do we not get the free hours for nursery? I got told by a nursery I went to view I won’t get the hours till Jan? How do I find out? It’s all so confusing 🫠

My little girl is being moved from the baby room into the toddler room in nursery a little early (she is more than ready and they need the space for new babies too). Her last day in the baby room is next Thursday. Are there any nursery workers here who could give me an idea of what an ideal gift for a key worker wou...

Hello ladies. My son is to start day care in December. When should I apply for the CCS subsidy? Can someone explain the process briefly and the time it takes? Thanks in advance!

If you're ONLY using the government funded hours (15 or 30) are you still paying some fees on tops of that? If so, how much?