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Paid childcare

From childminders to au pairs, join the conversation for advice & shared experiences of paid childcare. See also government information and support.

Seeking childminder in Brockley
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Childminder/preschool.. what am I doing
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Nursery vs Childminder & when is too young to start?
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3 short days or 2.5 days in nursery ?
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Pro rata nanny’s hours?
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Nannie’s - have you worked for a mother with depression (possibly PPD). Or mothers who have experienced PPD / agrophobia/ depression like this
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Best number of days nursery / childcare to settlr
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Nanny Manchester
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Will we qualify for funded childcare in Sept?
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Tax free childcare eligibility
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Impact of nursery on under 3s
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Universal credit- Invoice amount different from DD amount
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How to find a good childminder
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School run
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Term time or full time nursery?
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Those with ‘live in’ nanny / mothers help person living with them. - can I get some advice on how much you’re paying the person and other matters and issues 🙏
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Nanny and sick children
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Seeking german speaking nanny/after school care
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Childminder cancelled no notice
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Nursery Pick Ups
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Wraparound - what are people actually doing?
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Single Mum who have a full time job
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Looking for a family to nanny share in Clapham
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Those of you that put your child in the care of a childminder - can i ask @ what age please
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Kids clubs/nursery over summer holidays
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Can anyone explain tax free childcare please? How long after I pay in do they pay in? (Accounts set up already)
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Tax Free Childcare Account
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Post natal doula North London
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Applications have opened today for the 30 hours funded childcare - worth getting it done early
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Help with childcare for 5 year old not in school
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ASD Child doesn’t like new nanny
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Returning to childminding
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Childminder's dog has bitten DD
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When the childminders and wrap around care doesn’t exist
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Maternity allowance and funded childcare
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Communication app?
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Should I complain?
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Childminder or nursery
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Moving in with partner splitting finances
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Starting a new job
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Childminder to Nursery
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My 19 year old nephew is looking for au pair work from September 2025
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Childminder claimed incorrectly for funding- £2k bill
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Being made redundant 3 months before due date!
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Preschool or childminder in this scenario?
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Your choice
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Non-economic criteria selection
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Breakfast club is undersubscribed
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Nannies in Dubai - what's it like?
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Childcare options for INSET days
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