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Childcare Idea

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Ideasears · 11/10/2019 21:06

I'm a part-time teacher looking to earn more money over the school holidays. I regularly speak to parents on the school playground who struggle for childcare during the holidays. As I'm already CRB checked and I have the space, I'm considering offering childcare to parents at my child's school.
Is this a good idea?
Is it something you would consider.when looking for childcare?
I would provide all food etc and I wouldn't charge much. Maybe £10-15 for the day and a maximum of 6 children at any one time.
Any thoughts?

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GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat · 11/10/2019 21:32

I’m a childminder and charge £55/day.

You would make zero profit if you’re doing it properly, including food (and outings/ activities?) and only charging £15 a day.

Pipandmum · 11/10/2019 21:32

Well sounds good in principle but I’m sure you’d have to be registered and really £10-15 a day? Including food? Craft materials, games etc? Your house will get wrecked. How long is the day? 9-3 or 8-6? You’re mad not to be charging more.

nannynick · 11/10/2019 21:32

Would you care for children who were only aged 8 or over?
If so then you don't have to register, but would parents use an unregistered facility? www.gov.uk/guidance/childminders-and-childcare-providers-register-with-ofsted/registration-exemptions

I suspect you would register as a childminder. So have a look at other childminders in your area and see what they charge, what they provide.

june2007 · 11/10/2019 21:29

Yes could be done but you would need to be registered as a childminder ansd go through all of the paper work for that but as someone in the industry you would know that right? and £10.00 a day are you sure?

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Ideasears · 11/10/2019 21:29

Yes it would be classed as childminding, so I would need to be registered. How much do childminders charge for older children? 4+?

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Summersunshine2 · 11/10/2019 21:29

Sounds like a great idea to me. How old is your child? Be prepared for them to think it's an awful idea! My DSis was a childminder. Her children did not enjoy being forced to be friends and sharing their home with the children she looked after!

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Ideasears · 11/10/2019 21:28

Thanks @watersheep.
I suppose bringing a packed lunch would address the food issue. I would need to look into getting ofsted registered though... umm.

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Ideasears · 11/10/2019 21:26

It would be in my own home.
I meant DBS checked... need sleep.
It would be for the children at my child's school through the parents of those in her class, nothing to do with the children I teach at my school.

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WaterSheep · 11/10/2019 21:24

Apologies having re-red you said your child's school, not your school. So it wouldn't necessarily breach your school's conflict of interest policy. However, my other points still stand.

WaterSheep · 11/10/2019 21:18

As I'm already CRB checked

You mean DBS?

As for the idea it won't work.

  • Surely it breaches your school's conflict of interest policy?
  • You would have to be Ofsted Registered
  • If serving food you would need to register your home with environmental health.

For an extra £90 a day it's not worth it.

nannynick · 11/10/2019 21:17

Or do you mean you live close to the school and you have space at your home, thus you are looking at registering as a childminder?

nannynick · 11/10/2019 21:14

What country are you in? CRB was replaced by DBS a few years back now, so I presume you are in England or Wales but which one - it might make a difference to the legislation that applies.

Childcare on school premises... I think in England that would be Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises so you would need to meet the minimum staffing ratio and other requirements.

june2007 · 11/10/2019 21:12

If it,s based at the school then it would be like a holiday club. You would need permission from your school and look into the ofsted requirements but yes it would be something I would consider. My afterschool club (based at school.) has done this in the past but not at the mo.I think providing food would be hard though wouldn't it be better for the children to provide own. I think the set up you want would be better in yor own home.