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am i ok to do this?

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BooyFuckingHoo · 19/02/2011 18:51

another mum from school was telling me today that sometimes she is having to bring her ds(5) to work with her (she runs a cafe) as her DH's work is mainly from home but sometimes he needs to be away at meetings. i told her never to be stuck and that i am always here to help out if she needs me to have him after school (same class as my ds). it would be from 2pm til i suppose 6 ish but i wouldn't be taking any money for it and i told her that when i become registered (hopefully in teh next few months) i wont be able to do it if it puts me over my numbers. she said that was great and if she is ever stuck she will give me a shout.

is this ok for me to do? it isn't breaking any rules or anything?

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NannyTreeSally · 21/02/2011 18:36

There is no problem with you looking after your friends? little-ones as long as you are not getting paid for it. With money brings regulations!

It's a shame we are all so worried about the endless red-tape these days... but unfortunately they'll always be someone who wants to do good and put you straight!

Good luck with your impending registration! Smile

BooyFuckingHoo · 19/02/2011 19:41

that's good to know. i was under the impression it would be allowed while i was working.

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ChippingInFanciesCheeseOnToast · 19/02/2011 19:40

Registered or not, your DS is still allowed friends over so long as you are under your quota.

BooyFuckingHoo · 19/02/2011 18:56

thank you. it was my impending registration that was worrying me, whether i was doing anything wrong.

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ChippingInFanciesCheeseOnToast · 19/02/2011 18:54

Of course it is, you are allowed to look after your friends children.

It's only the 'for gain' bit that gets a bit muddled - but clearly here there is 'no gain' so 'no issue'.