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As a parent, would you find this too bossy?

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Snap8TheCat · 14/06/2017 21:54

I'm a well established childminder and when a new family starts with me I provide them with a pack of my policies and procedures and all the forms I need completing.

I'm thinking of adding a page to iron out little niggles that invariably crop up. Things like, please name clothing, don't drop off early without prior arrangement, i prefer nappies instead of pull ups, no lace up shoes etc etc

It's all worded very friendly but firmly. I feel it's better to air these things before they become a problem and I have to find a way of bringing it up.

However I'm dithering over whether to include it or not. Parents, what do you think?

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MrsELM21 · 14/06/2017 22:05

Sounds good to me!

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Snap8TheCat · 14/06/2017 22:03

It's one A4 page, four sub headings!

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NapQueen · 14/06/2017 22:03

Why nappies instead of pull ups?

And why non laced shoes? Surely you dont have more than 3 kids at a time who cant di laces? Its hardly weaving the Bayeux Tapestry each time you want to go to the swings.

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Snap8TheCat · 14/06/2017 22:02

That's more of the format it's written in blondes. A welcome page 'I hope this answers any queries you may have but any further questions, do not hesitate to ask!'

Nappies because I can change them in 30 seconds flat, pull ups I have to arse around redressing the bottom half of the child. Even worse if they have shoes on.

Lace ups are fine for children who can tie laces. Not one year olds.

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GreenTulips · 14/06/2017 22:02

I'd go for the child angle

i really wish to take care of your child and their belongings - I would appreciate your help in naming items of clothing

Your child is important to me and I wish to help the succeed in all areas of developement for example - potty training is simpler then using nappies and preferred to pull-ups

I am happy to accept your child earlier than normal by prior arrangement only - A charge of £X will be payable for each 15 minuets that haven't been agreed

ANiceSliceOfCake · 14/06/2017 22:02

I'd maybe just have a think about the ones that are really important to you, so it doesn't read like a big rule book.

BoraThirch · 14/06/2017 22:00

Depends when they can do them up themselves!

5OBalesofHay · 14/06/2017 21:58

How old for no lace up shoes?

Rachie1986 · 14/06/2017 21:57

No advice but why do you prefer nappies to pull ups??

surroundedbyblondes · 14/06/2017 21:57

Could you write those things from a slightly different angle - kind of like Frequently Asked Questions ?

3boys3dogshelp · 14/06/2017 21:57

I think I'd be happier if you told me up front rather than have to tell me to change what I was doing. Go for it.

Sirzy · 14/06/2017 21:56

Wouldn't bother me. I think for most parents all of them bar the nappies bit would fall into the "well obviously" type category!