Community Posts, Tips & Support on Childcare & Education

Looking for some advice. My eldest starts school next September so we are in the process of looking at and applying for schools. I have 3 schools I really like, but someone said that as you have 6 choices you have to out down 6 schools or you could just be given anywhere. Is there true? There aren’t another 3 schoo...

We would like our child to start nursery at 9 months old when I return to work. The nursery we want is fully booked until Sept 2025 and we would like him to start in October 2025 so they have recommended enrolling now. Has anyone else put their name down before their due date? The form is asking for his name but...

Does anyone use an app or calendar that can combine you & your partners schedule to work out childcare days. Without being a calendar I need to write on

Ive heard its a good idea to look at nursery's /day care centres a year in advance? As they sometimes have long waiting lists? Is anyone aware of this?

What are the reasons you are putting with your school choices? The school we want is out of catchment, but offers childcare and is on the route to and from work also a really good little school

My mat leave will end in Jan, when my baby will be around 5-6 months. My coworkers were telling me I will need to send my LO to daycare or get a nanny, but I was really hoping to manage it myself. Anyone have the experience of working fully remote and watching their LO? How do you manage? How about during the meetings?

Pros: Best school district around Plenty of space for kids to run Close to shopping Cute house, lots of storage Cons: Shares some land with the railroad company and has an outbuilding built on the railroad's land Has a deeply buried 10" gas pipeline close the house (not a danger issue as much as a property owner...

How's everyone doing with the anxiety around applying for schools? I can't get my head around having to put 6 choices! We only have 1 that we really love!

Hi, Im a FTM working from home. I’m struggling because I changed my job right before giving birth, as a client poached me from my job with a once in a life time opportunity. He was aware id lose my leave and i was too and we said we’d make it work somehow, so I only had the mandatory 2 weeks. Work is a lot, and I h...

Do you prefer morning sessions or afternoon sessions if doing half a day? Tell me your reasons why

Can anyone tell me when the deadline is for applying for starting back 31st jan

Continuing the subject, what do we need to get for nursery? Things that are required? How to prepare ourselves? Clothing wise. Formula? Own cutlery,plates? I know evernursery have their own rules and when time comes I will be asking my nursery, but just wanted to know others point of view

Hi my little boy started pre school last week the first two sessions he absolutely loved it no tears walked straight in no issues at all. Now this week he is refusing to go really crying just breaks my heart once he is in he is okay. Anyone else?? How long does this last for?! Xx

Going back to work in January and I need to start looking...

We are a family of five B/G twins who are three and a 11 month old. We currently rent but would like to buy once the twins are out of daycare. Would it be smart to buy a smaller house and have to be there five to seven years or keep renting and save for a bigger house with enough bedrooms.

Hey everyone, I am looking to put my son into nursery just wanted to know roughly how it works out for you with the 15 hours and how much extra you pay if your LO's go for additional days . I know each nursery is different but I'm just trying to have an idea x

What’s your plan? My brain hurts.

How old was your child when you put them in day care? I’m so scared to put him in daycare

How long did it take for your toddler to settle into nursery? (pre-school room, going part time)

I want to start looking for nursery for my little boy he is 18 months old and I think it will do him a world of good for his independence and development he will get 15 hours free, if anyone has any recommendations for nursery's I would appreciate any recommendations given 😊 xx