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that is it.. i am done being a childminder

78 replies

MaryPoppinsMagic · 04/11/2011 07:18

Have started several threads over the last few weeks on here and aibu.

I've been registered since september and every parent I have had has messed me about.

The latest was - I am ending the trial because you want to take my son to the shop.

If this is the future then I don't want it. Going to have to pay back the set up grant but oh well.

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HSMM · 04/11/2011 07:28

You have been unlucky. I have been minding 12 yrs and most of the families are lovely. However ... it is just a job that doesn't suit everyone, so I hope you find something you are happy doing.

AKissIsNotAContract · 04/11/2011 07:22

Ok I'm not a childminder but it seems like you haven't given it a fair chance. You probably just need experience to spot the clients who are too much bother to take on.

StitchingMoss · 04/11/2011 07:21

That's such a shame Sad.

Good CMs are worth their weight in gold and not all parents are unreasonable - you've been so unlucky.