Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Met a lovely childminder who ticked every box for me. Left feeling happy but with further research it turns out she's not registered with OFSTED. I'm so gutted and disappointed. I feel like shaking at the thought that I was considering leaving my child with her. I'm going to report her. It's really knocked my confi...

Hey all I'm thinking of putting my 19 month old into nursery when my second is here, I used to work in a bright horizons and I always thought they were really good nurseries but now when it comes to my own child I have no idea how I feel about it, part of me knows he needs to go to help his development and his socia...

Hi all, I’ve just moved to Houston and aiming to get back to work soon. I want to start working from home initially so ideally I’m looking to get care for my little girl at home. Ideally a nanny would be my preference. Problem is I don’t know where to start looking for affordable,reliable and good nanny’s. Any recom...

June care connects families looking for local childcare options with stay at home moms looking to care for another child or two. It’s brand new to our area as of March 1st! Our family used it before we moved to Texas and have loved it and I’m excited for it to grow here. Check it out! https://app.junecare.co/r/bran

I requested to reduce to 13 hours, which is one long day on my ward. I also asked if I can do only weekend. (I did put in a few options when I can work it like Friday, Saturday night, combination of short shifts on Saturday or Sunday). This is because my partner is working Monday to Friday 9-5. We have 2 kids under ...

Your close friend "hired" you to watch their toddler for a month or two while between daycares. You'd be watching (and teaching /feeding/ playing with) the baby at your house for theirs depending on the parents schedule m-f for the most part along with your own toddler. What would you charge?

I have a horrible gut feeling about sending my little girl to nursery. I don’t know what to do I think it’s more of the fact I don’t get a warm caring feeling from the staff it worries me each time I send her in she used to be quite excited to go but now she’s crying at the mention of it and she’s a very outgoing s...

Hi lovelies - I’ve just moved to Tweed West from Burleigh and wanting daycare/kindy recommendations for when bub is around 6 or so months. Family care or centre based care, hands on learning, holistic, nutritious food etc. Thanks 🫶

I’m posting incognito but if anybody is interested I will gladly private message! I have a 9 month old baby and I’m hoping to find another family in the area that’s interested in having a stay at home mom watch their little one as well. Ideally around the same age as my baby but it’s ok if not as well :) I worked wi...

The struggle to find reliable childcare is real... but thankfully the June Care App makes it easy to find trusted childcare by moms near you... With the App you can: 🌈 Search + filter providers 🌈 Favorite your top matches 🌈 Connect, chat and video call 🌈 Schedule Meet & Greets 🌈 Book childcare with one…

The struggle to find reliable childcare is real... but thankfully the June Care App makes it easy to find trusted childcare by moms near you... With the App you can: 🌈 Search + filter providers 🌈Favorite your top matches 🌈Connect, chat and video call 🌈Schedule Meet & Greets 🌈Book childcare with one click Bonus:…

Does every school do home visits? Don’t know how to feel about it😅 like why do you need to come into my personal space? I can visit you at school

Hay, does anyone know any good daycares in Houston Texas ?❤️

Does anyone have any experience of doing a teacher training degree with a LO? I’m thinking of doing my PGCE September 2025 when baby will be 2. I know you can get a childcare grant for costs of up to £193 a week but I’m just wondering how everyone balances it. I won’t have to work as I’m eligible for a £10,000 gra...

I know Ive posted about it before and was told to drop off and leave but, she still isn’t settling she spend an hour apparently crying today and they want her to go on a break from nursery for few weeks.

For those of you who have a toddler in daycare, how do you manage the drop off/pick up times with the new baby? My baby is 7 days old and tomorrow my husband goes back to work so I’ll be by myself. I don’t quite have my strength back yet and very worried to make all of that work… Any tips? We don’t have any family ...

Has anyone had an experience with Alexander house nursery in Earlsfield? They’re asking for a large deposit that doesn’t seem deductible. I’m wondering if this was normal…?

Is anyone a practice nurse here? How did you get in to the role without practice experience? Thx

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could recommend any coffee shops in Chiswick that are good for taking a baby in? Space for pushchairs, relaxed atmosphere etc!

Okay my toddler will be 2 in June and we just got an email saying he’s been accepted into nursery Thursdays & Fridays. Unfunded. Is every child entitled to free nursery hours in Scotland When they’re 2 or 3(can’t remember which one it is) or does it have to be with both parents working? As I currently don’t work I h...