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Any childminders around who DOESNT use their own house to childminder from?

32 replies

2anddone · 16/04/2017 19:39

Hi :)
I am in the process of re-registering as a cm. The only thing that is putting me off is the fact my house will no longer be my home and more a place of business (baby things/toys back out, stair gates/equipment back out not to mention the certificate and OFSTED paraphernalia that needs to be on display during working hours!
My friend has offered me his empty house which he no longer lives into cm from, this would mean I would arrive before minders in morning and come home in the evening to a 'baby free' environment where I can switch off!
My question is in the eyes of OFSTED would this even be allowed to do under the registering as a cm on domestic premises on the compulsory register (would have under 8's as well as over as planning to work term time only)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you :)

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NapQueen · 16/04/2017 21:24

I just dont understand how you know or care enough about what I say to conclude that "every bit of advice" you see me give is "incorrect!". Or know whether I am a CM or not.

It seems a bit aggressive and personal.

Snap8TheCat · 16/04/2017 21:20

What bit don't you understand?

NapQueen · 16/04/2017 21:01

Nap queen, you're not a cm and every bit of advice I see you give is incorrect!

Eh?

HeyCat · 16/04/2017 20:56

It's a weird idea, and would put me off choosing you as a CM. it's supposed to be a home environment, whereas this would be more like a really small nursery, not a real home.

Also you're either going to charge higher fees to cover the extra costs, or you're going to make no money!

Snap8TheCat · 16/04/2017 20:54

Nap queen, you're not a cm and every bit of advice I see you give is incorrect!

op to register as a cm at this property, somebody has to be living there. It doesn't have to be you, but someone does. Otherwise you need to register as a childcarer on non-domestic premises.

Willow2017 · 16/04/2017 20:51

You would have to have the other house inspected to ensure it was suitable. You would need contents insurance for that house. If you are providing food you would need environmental health to inspect the kitchen.
There would be utilities to pay for.

Does your friend own the house outright? If he pays a mortgage he may need to check with mortgage provider that you can use it as a place of business.

I cant see all the extra expense leaving you with much of an income.

The whole point of child minding is that it's in the cm own home so kids do things they would do at home with her /him. Even simple stuff like putting washing out is a learning experience.

NapQueen · 16/04/2017 19:42

Im almost certain that as long as you register as a CM at this new property then it would be fine, with them knowing it isnt your home address, and insurance covers you rather than the building.

However, once you then add in the fact that there will be utilities to pay, probably council tax as the property isnt vacant, and what if he then decides to sell it.

Essentially you will be running two homes. This will massively dip into your already narrow profit margin.