Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Check with your local schools nursery on the waiting list! I’ve contacted mine after being advised by a few local parents and they got back to me this morning with the registration form saying to do it now, 2 years ahead because of the high rising numbers of children in the area.

Viewing my first nursery today, what sort of things do i look for? Or ask?

Hey ladies, was just wondering if you could please share your experiences. Due to go back to work 3 days a week once my mat leave finishes and was looking for guidance around planning and responsibility expectations. If you could share what you are expected to do it would be much appreciated - e.g do you only plan f...

My wedding is coming up in July, baby will be 4 months at that time. We were planning to get married before knowing about the baby and being a ftm I was like oh it’s fine let’s not change the date I’ll just get a babysitter or have her at the party. But now that she’s actually here I’m more protective and worry abou...

I need a sitter for my 6 month old baby boy, I start work at 3pm and my husband is usually home at around 6/7 pm sometimes earlier so around 3-4 hours it would be this Tuesday-Friday, preferably someone with first aid/cpr and experience. If anyone has any recommendations it would be the first time he’s ever with a ...

Im a 20 yr old stay at home mom just kind of looking for a way to make some extra cash. I was wondering if anyone knew of any babysitting services I might be able to sign up for to make some extra cash? I’d want to be able to bring my own daughter too. Anyone know of anyway I could possibly do this?

The school year is ending and our parents are watching our 7 year old on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays but we still need childcare for Wednesdays and Thursdays. None of the summer camps that I can find do part time except one, but they are only open from 9-3. Does anyone know of any summer camps that do part time o...

Does anybody understand child benefit please and can help me? Had my first baby 2 weeks ago. I earn 60k gross, which is likely to go up a few thousand in September. My husband earns about 48k gross. Are we eligible for child benefit, with the new higher threshold (it says it’s based on ‘adjusted net income’, so does...

Hey guys! Do you know of any apps or YouTube where I can learn English grammar? I feel like I write like a 5 year old. I don't know where to put comas, et . My writing skills are terrible. Help, please! I went to ESOL in high school, and I they didn't teach us that. I didn't go to college so things got worst. Plea...

Hello! My partner and I are both in primary education and, therefore, only need daycare for our LO during term time. Is this something nurseries will do? If so, how do you go about approaching the subject with prospective settings?

My 2 year old daughter will be starting daycare next week & I’m anxious so I’m overthinking everything. Besides the obvious (diapers , wipes , spare clothes) what else should I take for her? Also , any advice on how to not worry so much? I know daycare will be great for her & I’ll also get more time to do things I...

Hey mummy’s, what are you doing for nursery/ childcare I’ve seen the new 15 hour free childcare The government are offering but I would still rather look after my baby myself :( but obviously have to go back to work 😿 any suggestions on where or who and even any extra information on the free 15 hours wether it’s…

What do all of your nurseries look like so far? I’m 31+1 & we’ve gone for a jungle/safari vibe for our daughters 🦒 we both love animals so here’s hoping she does too 😂

How long do nurseries usually make children stay off nursery with HFMD? Will obviously check with the nursery tomorrow but want to plan childcare for the week.

Hi! I'm looking for someone who could look after my nearly 1 year old for a couple hours in the evening now and then. We don't have any family nearby and would love to go out for dinner sometime 😊 Any recommendations?

We had signed our LO up to Busy Bees Barrs Court nursery. We just saw that there were 2 complaints made to ofsted in April. Does anyone’s child go here and know what happened? We will ask them but not sure how much they’ll tell us.

Good morning :) Does anyone have any good childminders or , baby sitters or nurseries to recommend in or near Royal Victoria? Thank you

Single mums who've gone back to uni / school to do their undergrad masters or get their GED 😊 How did you manage ? Any tips that helped you or help you ?

My MIL & I don’t get a long at all. However, she feels like she owns the apartment even though my husband, me & her on the lease & we pay rent. I turned the ac on just to get rid of the humidity in the house. She came out of her room & turned it off 🤦‍♀️ Our newborn will be born at the end of July & if she has an…

Hello! I’m looking for a part-time live-out nanny (about 3 days a week) for 3 kids. Does anyone have any recommendations? TIA