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Infant daycare registration in Scarborough

I have a 2.5 months old baby and I am looking for daycare registration near Markham and Ellesmere intersection in Scarborough area.please provide me with good daycare recommendation.Thanks in advance.

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When did you start sending your kid to nursery

My son is starting nursery soon and just wanted to get a poll from the members! This is just so I think I'm sending my son to nursery a bit too soon as he'll be the youngest one there (mom guilt 😭)

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Nursery staff Christmas gift idea

Hi all this is not really related for my son but I was wondering what to bring to the nursery staff as a Christmas wish together with the Christmas card. Did you prepare something for them? If yes any ideas please ? Also my son class has not one teacher but many around 6/7 did u do one thing each or one for all ple...

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Nursery

Are we entitled to the 15 hours free childcare or it’s only for +2 years old kids?

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Job search and advice

My little one is 2.5 years old and finding jobs is hard when daycare is to much in nyc and im trying to get a daycare voucher but a lot of the daycare don't want to take my LO who isn't potty trained and with a cow milk allergy. I'm mixed feelings about letting others potty training her, but I'm highly upset because...

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Are you giving Christmas gifts to your LO nursery teachers?

Please tell me if that's a must and if so what kind of gifts are appropriate?

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Would you get all the teachers at a preschool Christmas gifts or just direct teachers?

Don't want to be rude but it would 5 people vs 2 and that adds up 😬

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What do people do for job

I’m really struggling. I’m planning to go back to work next year when they stop my benefits and I just don’t know how people do it. My baby is in the nursery 2 days a week. We only have family days on the weekends and I don’t want to work weekends because of that. I’m a beauty therapist by trade and you always have ...

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Daycare recommendations

Hi! I’m currently looking for a good daycare for my 16 month old ! Any recommendations? Everything will be greatly appreciated. Thank you ! 💗

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Childcare / nursery / childminder

Is toast an acceptable tea?

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Nursery

What do you get the teachers at your child’s nursery as a gift for Christmas? There’s about 5 of them!

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Nursery set up?

Has anyone setup their nursery yet? If so I’d love to see pics. I haven’t yet. All I do have right now are a couple bins of clothes for her. Idk when I should start or what exactly are the basics.

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Nursery hours?

My little one will be 1 in February and I’m so confused on what free hours he’ll qualify for. I thought I was 10 hours until he was 2, but someone told me it was changing. Can anybody help? TIA

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Nursery

My little boy started nursery a month ago and is so upset there, doubting if this is the right place for him. I know everyone keeps saying it’s so normal and it’s early days but I was wondering how others are getting on with settling in and are they finding it hard? I wonder if a smaller nursery might suit him bette...

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Childcare

I have a little girl 5 months old, so starting to think of childcare for when I return to work. I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice on choosing between nurseries and childminders? We're unfortunately not in a position where families members can help out, so will be very much dependent on the childcare option...

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When to start looking at nurseries?

I'll be heading back to work in November when my son is 11 months and have no idea when to start looking at nurseries but know I can't leave it too late or there won't be any places. Any advice would be greatly appreciated 😊

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childcare from 3

Is everyone entitled to free hours from age 3, even if 1 parent is a stay at home parent?

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Switching daycare ...

So My kids currently go to this daycare in a rural area (the hood) and sometimes I get concerned about the area & I'm concerned about my kids safety and as well as inside of the daycare...I worry a lot about them being there... I have dealt with that daycare for almost 2 years, but it's been a hassle getting them th...

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School decisions

We have 2 schools that we like. The one we really like and is walking distance, don't officially have wrap around care yet, but the headteacher has said it's expected to be in place by 2025 and I know that parents of current students have had a questionnaire sent home for this. The school is also small and has 14 ki...

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Visiting a nursery/childcare (UK) - do i bring baby and if so- pram/car seat/carry? Also what to ask?

Should i take my 4 weeks old to look at nurserys with us? If so what do i bring her in (will a pram be too big and in the way?). How long do visits take on average? What should i ask/look for?

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