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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

Any childminders want to chat?

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Snap8TheCat · 20/09/2017 19:43

Thought it might be nice to start a thread for childminders to gather and chat. Who would like to join me? It can be a lovely job and I think there are quite a few of us on here.

I've been minding for 8.5 years now, recently taking on an assistant as business is doing well. We currently have 13 children on our books.

I love my job and love talking about it (mostly). There are plenty of down sides but mostly positives. It allows me to raise my lovely children alongside looking after fab mindees.

Come join me!

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shockshockhorror · 20/09/2017 20:15

Hello!

I've just completed my application to register with Ofsted, have my first training course in October...Grin

I currently work in a nursery but I want to be able to work around my family more. I hope I'm making the right decision, I'm very excited but do wonder if I'll feel a little lonely and. I'll cope all on my own!

Snap8TheCat · 20/09/2017 20:01

Wednesday is my quietest day actually so it was lovely. 2 little ones (3rd is on holiday) and one of those leaves before the school run. Then I pick up my Dd and 2 more and my older boys make their way home from high schools.

I also only work Monday- Thursday so one day to go!

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Gottalovesummer · 20/09/2017 19:55

Hi, yes I'm in England. Had a busy day, 3 little ones then 5 pick ups from school and my own!

How was your day?

Snap8TheCat · 20/09/2017 19:52

Welcome gottalovesummer Smile

Are you in England? I am. I know regs are different in other areas of the UK.

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Gottalovesummer · 20/09/2017 19:46

Hiya, I'm fairly new on here. I've been a childminder for 6 years, am busy, love my job! Likewise I've been able to do school runs etc for my own while working.

Good to join up with you x