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15 hrs free childcare

Hi All, I have a question about the 15 hrs free childcare. I am getting a lot of contradictive information. My son was born in June 2022. I was told by the nursery that my son will be only eligible to the 15 hrs from September. I was also told by a friend that it is the nursery decision whether we can use it ...

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I'm also getting confused with the new new free child care. If we apply now does that mean we won't get free child care until September? Will it be 15 hours or 30 free hours?

If it's not 30 hours. When will that kick in?

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Schools

Hi this is a bit of a random question but I have moved to a completely new area recently and my little boy will be starting reception next September 2025. I have been told I will need to apply for schools for him between October-January.. there are 4 schools within a 1 mile radius, so how do I know what school is ...

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Nursery queries

Does anyone send their little one to nursery, if so how is the nursery for updating you about your child through the day? Do they Send you pictures etc. thanks x

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Funding for childcare

Can someone just shed abit of light on how the funded hours work. I put my son in nursery but I’m not happy and want to move him, but they have said I can’t it has to be per term.. I know the hours are for term time only but surely I don’t need to wait until the next term which is September to chnages him?

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Tax free childcare hours

Can someone plsssss help me with an application I cannot find where to apply on my account 😂😂😂😅😅

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Daycare in downers grove!

I’m looking to sign up my 2 year old in daycare. I have an 8 month old and he requires so much attention right now, since he is teething and is just very clingy. 🫣😅 I feel like my daughter is bored at home and I’m still not very comfortable going out with both my kids by myself. 😮‍💨 So any good daycares in downers…

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Nursery cost

Hey does anyone know the cost of any city centre nurserys? Trying to see where is in budget without going through the whole faff of getting a price out of them. Thanks :)

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Nursery costs

Hi ladies, new mum to be here 👋 I am planning for costs for next year and wanted to ask if anyone can share the costs for nursery for a 1year old, either daily or full week Any recommendations for nurseries will be appreciated. I live in Denton

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Daycares near fort bend or in Alief

Any recommendations on daycares for a 3yr old near 77082 . My daughters current daycare is increasing their cost at 8% and I am considering leaving

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Childcare

We decided to place our 2 year old into daycare but I need some good suggestions. I want to be sure the place she attends is actually decent these google reviews make it hard. If they have cameras along with daily updates on when they eat etc even better.

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Nursery/Childminders

Does anyone have any recommendations for nurseries or childminders in Birstall please? Preferably from personal experience. We won’t need it until late next year but hoping to get on the waitlist as it gets busier with the new funded hours x

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Support

How much does your partner/ bf/ husband help with little one ? How much time do they spend with little one when working full time?

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Daycares !

Any recommendations on daycares for a 3yr old near 77082 . My daughters current daycare is increasing their cost at 8% and I am considering leaving

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Nursery

Hi gals, how much do you pay for nursery? Are you aware of any way to pay less? Prices are insane and would love to understand how you do it. I'd need to go back to work but I don't want to put everything I earn into nursery!

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Looking for nursery ideas in BS7

Hi all. Any recommendations for nurseries in Bishopston/Ashley Down area? Already on my list are Clyde House and Green Door but open to hearing experiences and other ideas.

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