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Lazy childminder

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brightpinkleggings · 08/02/2013 12:59

There is a childminder in our village who is possibly the laziest person i know. She comes to toddlers/clubs, unloads the kids, sits on her bum and doesn't move all the time she is there. Apart from the odd 'don't do that Johnny', she ignores the kids, who end up seeking attention from others. It makes me so cross that she is classed as 'good' by ofsted. If she is this lazy at toddlers, what is she like at home?

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ReetPetit · 08/02/2013 13:18

I wouldn't worry too much op - unless you see her being truly neglectful or abusive. we are allowed to have a sit down now and then. toddler groups are about the only time i get any adult interaction so i do like a natter. do hope i'm not being judged for it by others!!

Floralnomad · 08/02/2013 13:08

She brings them ,they play I always thought that was the idea.

MirandaWest · 08/02/2013 13:06

She's probably having a break in the toddler group as she's very active at home with the children. You are being rather petty I feel.

Becp · 08/02/2013 13:06

If ofsted graded her good she must be doing something right, if she was really lazy she'd stay home and put cbeebies on. I've met one or two of those in my time Envy

Moominsarehippos · 08/02/2013 13:04

Do the parents complain?

FunnysInLaJardin · 08/02/2013 13:03

isn't that what toddler groups are for? To allow the children to play while you have a break?

poachedeggs · 08/02/2013 13:01

If I was a CM I'd be at every toddler group going to get a break from the constant cut-and-stick hell.

What's with the CM bashing today?