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Childminder biscuit nightmare!

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SarahLundsNewJumper · 11/07/2012 09:46

I am looking for some advice about my CM. She is totally lovely and I am really happy with her and the kids love her. The problem is that she feeds them huge amounts of biscuits, crisps, sweets etc. I have asked her several times now if she can just give them the healthy snacks that I provide but because the other kids she minds eat the biscuits etc I know she just lets them have it too. My 4 yr old tells me how she had crisps and cake today 'just as a treat' but it's everyday.
I work 3 days and on the days they go to the CM they never eat their tea.
Do you think I should look for someone else? She is clearly not going to give up the treats-her cupboards are full of them. The cupboard is at floor level so my 20 month old just goes in and helps himself!!!

Please give me some advice!

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ZuleikaD · 11/07/2012 10:26

Wow. Yes, I think if you're unhappy (as I would be) then it's time to look for someone else. Does she have a food policy? As a CM I have no crisps, sweets or shop-cakes/biscuits in the house. If there's cake or biscuits on the menu it's because we've made it. Given that it's interfering with your younger child's nutrition because he's then not hungry for proper meals, and you've asked for a change that hasn't been made, I would look for someone else.

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