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At what point in a new job do u discuss flexible working or school runs?

What has worked for you?

Hampton centre

Hi guys, so I’ve got my midwife appointment at the Hampton children’s centre, does anyone know where this is, it looks like it’s a nursery but I’m not sure? Thank you

Anyone nervous or excited for the new year coming up? This is gonna be first time my son will be away from me for a few hours, he’s been with me since day one. I’m hoping he enjoys school. What grade is your kids going into? Mine is starting Headstart! He missed the cut off because of his birthday. He will be 5 in October.

Child care cost UK

4 days a week, 1 child is around £1500.

With 30 hours government assistance for working parents. We pay £850.

I couldn't figure out why for the past year I have felt broke all the time.

It just hit me today, it's these darn nursery fees.

If you work a 9 to 5 and send your kid to nursery in the UK are your feed similar or am I over paying?

It's crazy to think you go to work, to pay for someone to look after your child.

When should I register my child for primary school in Scotland?

He is 3 and a half, 4 in February I’m a bit unsure when he needs to be registered for school even if he is doing another year in nursery if I feel he isn’t ready for school? Tia xx

Hi, any homeschooling moms from Northern NJ?

Next month will be my first time homeschooling my 8yr old 👦 and 10yr old 👧. We are in Morris County, NJ. Looking to connect with others.

Nursery outings

Those with babies in nursery. How often are they offered a walk or trip out whilst in nursery please? When my husband and I were choosing a nursery for us it was important they offered outings or walks as we don’t like the idea of our son indoors all the time. We were told they do however he’s been there 9 weeks and not gone out once. The 2 days he isn’t in they’re going out. I raised it the other week but I’m not sure whether to mention it again as it seems so unfair. The nursery has a small yard but only goes out for a short time each day

School shoes

Clarks, kickers or start rite? I can’t decide which shoes to go for 👀does anyone have any idea which ones are better. Thank you!

Childminder vs Nursery

My baby is 8 months and currently we do have a place at a nursery and one on hold with a childminder.

The nursery is a bit further about 20 mins from my home and can only do 3 days a week there and can’t start until mid April.

The childminder is 10 minutes from home and she has 2 other workers there with her. She has availability for all week and he can start in January.

I won’t require all week as I’m only going back for 3 days but debating whether to put him in for 4 days so I have a day to be able to do housework etc.

Have others gone with either and how have you found it?

Big school vs small school

With school choices coming up what is everyone opting for for their children (if they have the option), and what are your reasons?

I went to a tiny school myself and would like our daughter to go to a small village school and my partner went to a bigger town school and would like our daughter to go there!

Is anyone on here studying, and it's was worth it?

I and thinking about going to UNi, but I'm not sure I'm it's worth it.I would need to get a maintenance loan, and I m not sure if it's worth it..I also worry about my abilities to study(English is mu sound language) but i do want to improve my qualifications and chances to get a better job.

Daycare

If your little one is in day care how much are you spending a month??
Currently we are paying $1,600 and that’s $500 more than our rent.

Uk mums, has your child missed first two days of primary school ( early years like year 1) before?

Was it an issue for your child? Or was it okay?

My son not ready until kindergarten next year?😞

First two days of school my son had a whole meltdown in vpk and I think his teacher didn’t want him there either ima keep him until I find something that fits him where he’s comfortable and its a safe space for him idk I see why some parents do homeschooling anyone can relate?

"But you're the professional"

I'm posting this here because I don't know how else to talk about this.

I had my baby back in August last year. At different points during and after the pregnancy, my husband would say things like "Oh but you work in a nursery so you're the expert" or "But you're the professional, you should know this". Granted, there are some aspects of working in Childcare that have come in useful. The honest truth is that it's so different when you are taking care of your own baby. It's just other people's attitude and mentality of "It's ok Mum works in Childcare, she can deal with it/will have all the answers." It drains me, it really does 😓.

Anyhoo.

Happy Sunday everyone x

Home “structure” (solo parenting)

Do people like daycare workers/child development specialists ever expect you to run your house like a damn daycare? As if you already don’t have enough on your plate as a solo parent? They try to give advice as if THEY are the ones helping you around the house and cooking dinner for you.

Private Nursery vs. School Nursery

I understand you have to pay for private nurseries but do you pay for a nursery if it’s in a primary school? My little boy starts flying start next month at a local primary school and once he turns 3 he will start in the nursery. Do we pay for this? I don’t think we qualify for the funded hours as my partner is technically unemployed and cares for our son. How does this work, struggling to find answers online. Thank you