Mumsnet versus UK Childminding versus NCMA Local: which one is for you?

I don't think there is a best as such: they each fulfil such different roles.

I like Mumsnet because it's a good mix of childcarers and parents: it's useful to get both perspectives and to help with misunderstandings that sometimes arise.

I don't really use NCMA Local because I keep forgetting it's there

Ukchildminder has more childminders there, but is still open and accessible to anyone so I'm careful about security. I imagine it will remain a good source of inspiration and help, albeit a rather public one.

However, the members-only Facebook group has been invaluable for me in the last month or so. I posted something there that I couldn't possibly put in a public forum and I was overwhelmed by the understanding and support I received. It enabled me to be strong for the family I was supporting.
Sometimes a private, members-only area is vital in the job that we do.

I have been with UKChildminding since its inception, I like the close community of people I have known for quite some time, I have made some really good friends on there and its quite specific to the job I do.. childminding.
I pop over here occasionally because as LesbianMummy says, you can often find different and additional information. MumsNet (and Netmums) are also broader forums.
with regards to NCMA Local... its useful

I still prefer UKChildminding though.

I do contribute frequently on ncma local I just would not post things I wished to be anonymous for

I use all of them as they all offer different sources of information ncma local and uk childminding also offer Facebook pages mumsnet is easiest to access from my iPhone as it has an app which the others don't so if I only have a few minutes I use mumsnet I also use ncma local as there is some really great info on there but I do avoid posting anything on there that I would not want associated with myself as you are known by name on there. I only joined uk childminding last night but I used the old forum because there were lots of users on there and it was quicker to get a reply on there as you can see how many people are online.