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child minder fees

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Wona · 11/04/2016 18:45

Would someone be able to tell me how much they pay their childminder?

I'm thinking of setting up a small (x3 children) childminding facility from my house in Southfields?

Would anyone also be able to tell me if they think working from 9.15 am-3 pm would attract parents?

I'm a primary school teacher looking for a change, I'd like to run it as a small pre school / organic food / nurturing environment

Any advice welcome, thanks in advance

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missapples · 11/04/2016 19:17

£3.90 an hour. £1.50 for meals

nannynick · 11/04/2016 19:12

In my area £5-6 per hour is typical. The childminder I know is most busy before and after school. That seems to be where there is most demand. It no doubt varies.

Paulat2112 · 11/04/2016 19:10

I've seen fes across the country range from £2.50 per hour to £7 per hour. I don't think those hours would be of use to most people.

jimijack · 11/04/2016 19:03

£31 per day, 7am-6pm.

The hours you state would be useless I'm afraid.

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Wona · 11/04/2016 19:00

thanks for responses so far
very useful info for me

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SweepTheHalls · 11/04/2016 18:55

Those hours would be of no use to me. My CM charges £3.50 per hour per child.

Loulou2kent · 11/04/2016 18:53

Agree with other poster. Most parents need childcare from 7.30/8am -6/7pm if using a childminder. That's not to say you might find the odd parent that only wants school hours though, just be harder to fill vacancies I imagine.

Artandco · 11/04/2016 18:47

I think I'm Southfields parents will want longer hours to cover the day's work and commute. Most I know of in that area open 7.30am-6.30/7pm