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NEW CHILDMINDERS - join me for some support? (old CM'S welcome too of course)

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LoveMyGirls · 26/04/2006 10:36

Just noticed there seem to be a few of us knocking about lately and thought we could support each other whilst waiting for those very important phonecalls - what dya think?

i have been out on a mission this morning to try and raise my profile. i went into town and put a card up in the library, newsagents, mothercare mummys room (your not supposed to but they can take it down when they realise) i got a 10% discount card from early learning (you have to take in your reg cert to get one)
im considering going leaflet dropping - is it worth it?

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Isyhan · 26/04/2006 14:02

LMGs Ive had 5 enquiries so far from doing that and Im not yet registered! Also parents have told me that its good for them to see cmders with children so they can judge before asking.

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LoveMyGirls · 26/04/2006 14:02

meant to say if my friend doesnt want to come ill have to brave it on my own, im scared tho - u know how cliquey these places can be.

ive only been registered a couple of weeks and im working eves/ wkends so i have some money but would be nice to have at least one mindee Smile

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LoveMyGirls · 26/04/2006 13:59

isyhan - nice idea, i couldnt have had him either tho cuz ive got a 7mth old. i do think i need to go to m&t group im a bit shy tho so ive asked my friend to come (as she knows everyone) but she hasnt replied yet Grin

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Isyhan · 26/04/2006 13:43

Hello - Hope its going ok LMGs. Its a shame we dont live close. I had a call from a chap last night wanting me to cmd a 3 mth old baby. Im not registered yet and have a young baby but I could have passed him on. LMGs make friends with other CMers at playgroups I think you will get mindees that way.

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LoveMyGirls · 26/04/2006 12:39

really, i thought people would just bin them but now you have inspired me i will be off to do a leaflet drop on the way to pick up dd1 from school - thanks

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Saz73 · 26/04/2006 11:54

I've been childminding for 14 mths now, I did a leaflet drop after a few months of having no phone calls. I dropped about 150 leaflets and had 3 enquiries and out of those three a mindee.