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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.

tax free childcare
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What do you think of this childminder’s routine ?
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30 free hours when can I claim
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Part time nanny
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Can you help me solve my temp childcare problem?
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30 free hours 100k threshold
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Is this worth mentioning?
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15 hours free childcare?
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Childcare funding
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Hiring a nanny / mother’s help
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Afterschool nanny
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Would you listen to your child on this?
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Funded hours eligibility - days in nursery - how does this work?
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Help with childcare costs
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Should I put bubba in nursery before starting work?
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Extra support for single mum of 5yo
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So confused over funded hours
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Newly single parent do I need to change from 15 hours free to single parent help?
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Moving Area and wondered how I transfer my goverment free 15 childcare hours to a different nursery?
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Going from 4 days to 5 at work - what to do with DD?
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Now I'm going to charge for extras!
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For a nanny
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How long does it take?
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15 hours childcare - Childminder
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Self employed and 30 hours childcare
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Nanny on mondays
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Bites on 2 year old legs childminder
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Eligibility to 30hrs during last three unpaid months of maternity leave
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Brownies
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15 Free Hours
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30 hours free childcare eligibility
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Au Pairs
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Funding for 3 yr olds
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Baby due Sept 2025- when do I apply for free childcare hours?
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80% off childcare costs
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Need special needs childcare, overwhelmed
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30 free hours
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Returning to work as a Pub Manager
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Childminders- funding and LA question
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Breakfast club and after school club is so expensive
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Paying mum for childcare
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Returning to work in November so not eligible for 15 hours until January?!
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Can I change my mind about nanny’s DD?
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Worried about no naps at preschool.
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Forced to work weekends
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Do you expect nanny to let you know they are not coming in?
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Childminders (educate me if my worries are misplaced!)
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Self employment & income criteria for childcare funding schemes
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Temp code after applying for free childcare code in portal?
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Some advice to a newbie
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