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please can i have some advice!

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secretidforthis · 18/10/2006 20:24

hello i have posted quite a lengthy message in other subjects entitled need to let of steam and i was wondering if another child minder could have a look at it and give me there point of view?

am having a few problems with current cm and am a bit worried about my dd

at same time i worry that its me being unreasonable

thanks in advance

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Twoandabump · 18/10/2006 21:33

pol26, Ofsted will now no longer take complaints without you giving a name. This has started after people rang up and were malicious about other cm.

pol26 · 18/10/2006 20:56

I was a nanny prior to having my two children and have just put childminding on hold as i've just had my second baby...

I think a childminder telling you that your child has been a 'sod around the supermarket' and they needed a 'smack' absolutely DISGUSTING! She shouldn't be looking after children if she thinks this.

I understand you need someone who will take your child during your shifts etc which is awkward but if you are worried you can call OFSTED, you don't have to tell them who you are... or look for someone else.

Personally if it was me, nothing is worth putting your child in a situation they are truly unhappy with, we all have the moans of 'oh, mum I don't want to go' and the water works but usually they are ok. But if you feel this is a serious issue for your DD it isn't worth making her unhappy and in turn you too.

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secretidforthis · 18/10/2006 20:54

elclose an aupair would probably be better but unfortunately i only live in a 1 bed house and start work as early as 5am hence the need for overnight care

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elclose · 18/10/2006 20:52

with regards to the charges it is something that is advised when you register as a cm but it is usually written in your initial contract with each parent.
If you are always late with the money you can see how she would be a bit mad but as for all the other stuff there is no excuse. Iwould look around for a new cm

elclose · 18/10/2006 20:44

havent read all the thread but sounds like you are unhappy. I say always listen to your gut instinct. Have you thought about an au pair?

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secretidforthis · 18/10/2006 20:27

thank you for that link im a bit thick when it comes to that sort of stuff and havent a clue how to do it!!

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TheOneAndOnlyHUNKERMUNKER · 18/10/2006 20:27

The thread's here