--- title: "Parent Hub — UK childcare, sleep & funding guides | Nursery Advice" description: "Parent Hub: clear, UK-specific guides on funded childcare, the EYFS, baby sleep, weaning, potty training and more — written by the Nursery Advice editorial team." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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No fluff. Just honest and accurate advice. [Childcare cost calculator →](/parent-hub/childcare-cost-calculator)[Our editorial standards →](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) ## Most-read this month [ Choosing childcare ### Ofsted's new report cards: what's changed and what it means for your nursery Ofsted retired its single-word grades in November 2025. Inspections now produce a colour-coded report card with several evaluation areas scored on a 5-point scale, plus a separate safeguarding judgement. Here's how to read it — and why most nurseries still show the old grade for now. Read guide ](/parent-hub/ofsted-report-cards-explained)[ Funding & money ### 30 hours of funded childcare — the 2026 working parents’ guide From September 2025, working parents in England can access up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week from when their child is nine months old. Here’s exactly who qualifies, what counts, and how to apply. Read guide ](/parent-hub/30-hours-free-childcare)[ Choosing childcare ### Choosing a nursery: a parent’s 10-point checklist Visit days are short and emotional. Walk in with this 10-point checklist and you’ll come out with a clear answer — not just a vibe. Built from our review of 28,000+ Ofsted reports. Read guide ](/parent-hub/choosing-a-nursery-checklist) ## Funding & money 7 guides [ Funding & money ### 30 hours of funded childcare — the 2026 working parents’ guide From September 2025, working parents in England can access up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week from when their child is nine months old. Here’s exactly who qualifies, what counts, and how to apply. Read guide ](/parent-hub/30-hours-free-childcare)[ Funding & money ### Tax-Free Childcare vs childcare vouchers — which saves more? Childcare vouchers closed to new applicants in 2018 but thousands of parents still hold accounts. Should you switch to Tax-Free Childcare? Here’s the maths. Read guide ](/parent-hub/tax-free-childcare-vs-vouchers)[ Funding & money ### 15 hours of funded childcare — who gets it and how to claim The universal 15 funded hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds, plus the disadvantaged 2-year-old entitlement — explained with eligibility checklists and term dates. Read guide ](/parent-hub/15-hours-funded-childcare)[ Funding & money ### Child Benefit: 2026 rates, eligibility and how to claim Child Benefit is paid to anyone responsible for a child under 16 (or under 20 in approved education). Here are the current rates, how to apply, and why even high earners should claim it. Read guide ](/parent-hub/child-benefit-explained)[ Funding & money ### Setting up your Tax-Free Childcare account: a step-by-step Opening a Tax-Free Childcare account takes 20 minutes if you have the paperwork ready. Here’s exactly what to do, what to gather first, and how to avoid the most common rejections. Read guide ](/parent-hub/setting-up-a-childcare-account)[ Funding & money ### Tax-Free Childcare login: how to sign in, fix errors and top up your account Everything you need to log in to your Tax-Free Childcare account on gov.uk — the exact sign-in URL, what to do when the page won’t load, how to top up, and how to reconfirm every three months so you don’t lose your 20% top-up. Read guide ](/parent-hub/tax-free-childcare-login)[ Funding & money ### Nursery fees in the UK: what childcare actually costs in 2026 A clear breakdown of what a UK nursery place really costs in 2026 — by region, age and session — plus the levers (funded hours, Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit) that bring the monthly bill down. Read guide ](/parent-hub/nursery-fees-uk-cost-guide) ## Sleep & routines 2 guides [ Sleep & routines ### Sleep regressions month-by-month — and what actually helps Every sleep regression is real, time-limited and survivable. Here’s what’s happening developmentally at each age, what tends to help, and the safer-sleep rules that never change. Read guide ](/parent-hub/sleep-regressions-month-by-month)[ Sleep & routines ### Baby sleep schedule by age — a UK parent’s chart, 0 to 24 months A clear, age-by-age picture of how much sleep babies and toddlers actually need in the UK, with sample routines, wake windows and the safer-sleep rules that never change. Read guide ](/parent-hub/baby-sleep-schedule-by-age) ## Early years education 2 guides [ Early years education ### EYFS in plain English: what your child actually learns at nursery Every nursery, childminder and reception class in England follows the Early Years Foundation Stage. Here’s what it covers, how it works in practice, and the questions worth asking your nursery. Read guide ](/parent-hub/eyfs-explained-for-parents)[ Early years education ### School readiness in 2026: what your child actually needs before reception A calm, practical UK checklist for the term before reception — covering self-care, communication, social skills, early learning and your summer-born deferral rights. Not a test. Read guide ](/parent-hub/school-readiness-checklist) ## Baby & toddler 4 guides [ Baby & toddler ### Potty training without the panic: a calm 3-week plan Most children are ready to start potty training between 18 months and 3 years. This NHS- and ERIC-aligned guide walks you through readiness signs, a realistic 3-week plan, and what to do when it doesn’t go to plan. Read guide ](/parent-hub/potty-training-3-week-plan)[ Baby & toddler ### Starting solids: a stress-free UK weaning timeline A clear, NHS-aligned weaning plan from first tastes to family meals. Covers timing, baby-led vs spoon-fed, allergens, and the difference between gagging and choking. Read guide ](/parent-hub/weaning-timeline)[ Baby & toddler ### Toddler screen time: how to cut back without the meltdowns A practical, evidence-led guide to toddler screen time: the official limits, why the tantrum happens at switch-off rather than during the show, how to spot a genuinely slow-paced programme, and a bank of screen-free activities for home, restaurants and travel. Read guide ](/parent-hub/toddler-screen-time-alternatives)[ Baby & toddler ### Toddler boundaries and discipline: what the evidence actually says A neutral guide for parents searching “gentle parenting isn’t working”: what the main approaches actually claim, what the research does and does not show, why a method can stop working through no fault of yours, and calm, practical options for boundaries, hitting and big feelings. Read guide ](/parent-hub/toddler-boundaries-and-discipline) ## Choosing childcare 3 guides [ Choosing childcare ### Choosing a nursery: a parent’s 10-point checklist Visit days are short and emotional. Walk in with this 10-point checklist and you’ll come out with a clear answer — not just a vibe. Built from our review of 28,000+ Ofsted reports. Read guide ](/parent-hub/choosing-a-nursery-checklist)[ Choosing childcare ### Ofsted's new report cards: what's changed and what it means for your nursery Ofsted retired its single-word grades in November 2025. Inspections now produce a colour-coded report card with several evaluation areas scored on a 5-point scale, plus a separate safeguarding judgement. Here's how to read it — and why most nurseries still show the old grade for now. Read guide ](/parent-hub/ofsted-report-cards-explained)[ Choosing childcare ### The UK Nursery Report: August 2026 A data-led snapshot of the UK day nursery market in August 2026, built from our own database of 14,487 live settings: Ofsted grades by region and local authority, 122,719 parent reviews, ages served, inspection recency and the new Ofsted report cards. Read guide ](/parent-hub/uk-nursery-report-august-2026) ## Work & maternity 1 guide [ Work & maternity ### UK maternity pay in 2026: what you’re entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, shared parental leave and KIT days — your full UK rights, the current rates, and what to do if your employer isn’t paying correctly. Read guide ](/parent-hub/uk-maternity-pay-guide) [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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