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shoshe · 18/01/2008 07:29

My goodness it's tidy in here!

Somebody had a tdy up last night.

We are off swimming this morning, although its a faff getting 3 kids in and out the pool, it is the most restful day of the week. (Theyall sleep for two hours after, and my cleaner has been in while we are swimming, so come back to a beautifully tidy house)

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ROSEgarden · 18/01/2008 19:45

yeah i do newsletters if newbies re starting and then i also put in any hols, probs questions at same time...we always have Something to tell parents dont we..

hey Mo..hope youre not peeping at your mystery card??

looneytune · 18/01/2008 16:42

Sorry to pop in without reading rest of messages (AGAIN!). I have a question for those of you who do newsletters.....do you ever do notes welcoming new people?

crace · 18/01/2008 14:59

CM - grab shoshe or looneytune, as I recall they have contracts to show off?

LMG - yes, you so deserve a cleaner.

crace · 18/01/2008 14:58

As soon as we can reasonably afford (post Xmas fallout) one I am arranging a weekly cleaner £21pw sounds like a bargain. What's the price of sanity?

Happy Bday Mo!

MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 14:47

Thanks oh vision of pinkness!

Er yeah! LMG. You damn well deserve a cleaner! Tell him, its one of the new policies that is coming out with Ofsted.

'Childminders are required, by law, to employ a cleaner (as recommended from the list provided) to ensure that health and hygiene regulations are followed.'

Pinkranger · 18/01/2008 14:37

turn my head for a minute and mindee has emptied entire pack of wipes and cleaning my floor! hey who needs a cleaner

Pinkranger · 18/01/2008 14:35

Happy Birthday !

chickenmama · 18/01/2008 14:28

Could anyone tell me what goes into a contract? I haven't got mine from NCMA yet and need some ideas for a meeting I'm having this weekend. Thanks!

LoveMyGirls · 18/01/2008 14:24

Dp said I'm not allowed a cleaner because i dont earn enough and we dont need one

Lets see.......
From Feb 12th on my busiest week i'll have..

2.4yr old
18mth old
7mth old (2x but on alternate days)
3.5yr old
8yr old x 2
9yr old

Earning approx £450 per week

On my slack weeks i'll have
2.4yr old
18mth old
7mth old (2x but on alternate days)
3.5yr old
8yr old

Earning Approx £250 per week

That's an average of £1,258 per month which means I can afford to spend £56 per mth on a cleaner if it keeps me sane. Right? Which I can put through my books too?

MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 13:58

Its a hell of a day at sea sir! Thank the lord I finish at 4 today. I'd have a G&T, but I'd want a slice of lime in it and it feels kinda contraband now!

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shoshe · 18/01/2008 13:56

Gets a wipe and washes Mo's face, then gives her a stiff drink,

What with DH & Dd this morning, being Interrogated over limes and now Flowers she's all awash

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MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 13:36

Oi you lot! Love you!

BoysAreLikeDogs · 18/01/2008 13:28

Hi all

Hope you are washing up your cups as you go along !

Been to hairdresser, lovely cropped hair, trendy mum style

Have a good day

Pinkranger · 18/01/2008 13:04

Hi everyone
Hope you enjoyed your swimming shoshe! We done toddler group this morning and now mindee and ds2 are both sound asleep and will most likely be that way until school!
So i now change job roles and become cleaning/cook!!

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shoshe · 18/01/2008 12:54

I do dmo, cos in imo, its no different than a nursery caliming their cleaning expenses.
I dont ask the cleaner to clean my bedroom, or anything, just the rooms and things the children use, Plus the kitchen as I cook all the childrens food.

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dmo · 18/01/2008 12:51

i have a cleaner didnt know i could claim her wages back through my books FAB!!!!

looneytune · 18/01/2008 12:03

I think ALL income declared but you put the trips as expenses - anyone confirm?

Hi everyone else, just popped in and baby woke up so best go and catchya later x

chickenmama · 18/01/2008 11:57

Hi all, I have a question, hoping you can help...

Because of my situation the amount I charge will make very little difference to my income, so I was wondering - is it possible to charge a low amount (as this will benefit potential families) but then ask them for trip money as and when I arrange outings? Or does ALL money count as income, even if it's to take the kids to the zoo, soft play centre etc?

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shoshe · 18/01/2008 10:54

LMG's I have my I have my cleaner for 3 hours on a friday, £7.00 per hour, its brill, best thing I did, its great, my kitcen is done from top to bottom every week, including the micro, fridge, and I have a temp policy beside it which she checks off for me each week (she is soooooooo fab)

Does the toilet from top to bottom, bathroom, and hoovers everywhere, then wipes down all the paintwork. (To be honest I dont know how she does so much)

I have just made her a coffee and a piece of cake, as we have just got in from swimming I dont know what I will do when she is posted.

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MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 10:40

Definately! Speak to Shosh, she'll fill you in on the details. In the meantime, get some quotes girls!

MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 10:39

I've just had my post and there's a card addressed to Mrs XXXX aka Mo! Its not from Kbear, so who is it then?

crace · 18/01/2008 10:35

Glasses are properly broken, right by the top of the lens and they are ridiculously thin metal - price of fashion I guess.

I want a cleaner too, is it really tax deductible? All of it?! I could probably sell DH on one if that was the case!

LoveMyGirls · 18/01/2008 10:08

Really - oops!

Can I really get a cleaner? I'd love a cleaner!

MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 09:48

A cleaner is tax deductable you know?

MaureenMLove · 18/01/2008 09:47

Not yet LMG. Tis Sunday at mothers and next Saturday night we party til dawn!

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