IceTheChristmasKateMumsnet
(MNHQ)
Mon 17-Dec-12 10:49:53
Hi everyone,
We're just starting this thread to let you know about the best way to use Mumsnet, if you're a childminder, au pair or nanny, or are looking for one of these.
As mentioned up there ^ in our talk header, this board is for discussion about childcare issues, not a place to advertise.
Our lovely new shiny Mumsnet Local site has a listing section devoted to childcare, so if your looking to advertise your services, you can add yourself here for free!
Here's how do that:
FIND YOUR MUMSNET LOCAL SITE
Go to local.mumsnet.com, and log in. You will see a large map of the UK. You can choose your local area by clicking on the name. This will bring up a list of place names on the right hand side. Choose the appropriate place from this list. This will bring you to the Local homepage for that area.
ADD YOUR LISTING
Once you've got to the right Mumsnet Local site, click on the large pink button on the top right of the page that says 'Add a listing' and enter the relevant details under the right section. Be warned that there is a word limit, so please keep your info nice and succinct.
If you're looking for childcare, you can browse these listings, and contact people through the local site.
By using your Mumsnet local site, you can connect directly with people in your area, and probably get a better response, rather than spamming the talk boards (where your post will probably get reported and deleted!)
Thanks for reading, and good luck!
IceTheChristmasKateMumsnet
(MNHQ)
Mon 17-Dec-12 10:55:29
ALSO!
If you do see any posts on here, from either people advertising a position, or advertising their services, please do report them to us, using the spam button. This way we can keep the boards nice and tidy <anal> so you guys have the best possible forum for chatting.
Blondeshavemorefun
Mon 17-Dec-12 13:15:08
i tried to click onto my local site, and seems it isnt working yet 
i keep getting the message 'this feature is coming soon'
MegMez
Thu 27-Dec-12 16:25:39
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Contact or use the search facility provide by your Local Authority - this is the only place that will give contact details for all childminders in an area.
Pucha
Sun 20-Jan-13 23:26:46
The local listings don't work. It goes blank after clicking add a listing. Can you tell us when this will be sorted, please? thanks.
poopnscoop
Mon 21-Jan-13 09:19:46
I tried this - am opening a nursery in SW18/SW19 - and it didn't work. Till its rectified perhaps you could allow one thread specifically for people offering/requiring care... So networking can take place?
Carly1987
Sun 17-Feb-13 00:49:17
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cobham
Fri 22-Feb-13 15:04:19
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eastbournesandra
Wed 13-Mar-13 12:09:36
Hello. A year ago, or so, there was a long and positive thread about Abacus Au Pair agency (Brighton) which I have used successfully in the past. We are being left by our au pair in a few days (!!) and I cannot for the life of me find a working phone number for Debbie.. Does anyone else know if she is still in business or if Abacus has merged with another agency or any info which could help me contact her/ them? Please - I would be very grateful!
Stickhasgrownup
Sat 16-Mar-13 08:13:27
Hi,
I still can't advertise on my mumsnet local page... just freezes with error on the page message. I don't know if this is the case for everyone or just my one (greenwich).
Please can someone have a look at it and let me know...
Thanks
minderjinx
Sun 17-Mar-13 18:07:03
I did advertise on my local page (Berkshire). It wasn't easy - I had the same sort of problems as Stick - and I have had no responses, which is not really surprising as there appears to be a lot of technical glitches and performace issues with the local site generally, not just with posting ads - screens take an age to refresh, freeze, links don't work etc and there is hardly any talk or notices on the local boards. If Mumsnet local is going to get popular this sort of thing really needs sorting out.
Stickhasgrownup
Wed 20-Mar-13 13:17:05
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cheesecakemom
Mon 08-Apr-13 20:15:48
Our Au Pair's friend is looking for a job. They arrived together from the Reunion Islands (french), however it seems she was never informed everything about her host family. She is looking for a position. She is a lovely girl who wants to improve her English and take classes during her spare time.
If you are interested, please pm me. She is currently staying with me in London.
cheesecakemom
Mon 08-Apr-13 20:17:11
Ooops - sorry. I didn't realise.
gmami1
Wed 24-Apr-13 11:00:41
. I am looking for a child minder but she/he would need to understand some german i suppose. HELP, is there a local website for Truro childminders ?
