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Childminders with no mindees - lets all be lonely together!

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mumnosbest · 16/10/2008 21:10

I'm a minder with no mindees. I keep reading threads by others in the same boat and thought why don't we all kill our spare time and have a moan together. You never know we might even get the odd parent looking and be 'childless' no more!

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Tulip77 · 25/04/2012 21:53

Hi Ladies,

I'm thinking about putting an offer in on a house in Ashtead but need to know more about childcare. My son is 2 and a 1/2 and I am due with my second in July. He usually goes to nursery 3 days a week as I go to work on these days. I can't seem to find a nursery that does a full day and I was wondering if there are any places or how child minding works.

Would be interested in hearing about what people do in Ashtead and what activities there are for toddlers.

Many thanks

Chica1912 · 19/10/2009 18:52

Globex, I'm a cm in Thornton Heath/crystal palace Borders so depending on whereabouts in west norwood you are it may be workable. Potential place available - if you're interested have a look at my website www.isladelilah.com - my contact details are on there.

globex · 19/10/2009 15:26

Are any of you near West Norwood, SE London?! Very calm 11 month old baby, four days a week? Anyone? Anyone?

meandmine2 · 19/10/2009 15:13

hi im a registered childminder in tyne and wear, could i be added to the list plz

sparkles1 · 13/07/2009 16:22

Sorry meant to say i am in Billericay too, Queens Park end

sparkles1 · 13/07/2009 15:58

Hi Laura D,

I am maybe looking for a childminder, to take and pick DD up from preschool twice a week. Am new at this so dont know exactly what the process is. We are obviously looking part time at the moment, but need a CM 5 days once she goes to nursery full time. Please let me know if you would be interested.

NetworkNanniesSurrey · 08/07/2009 07:59

Not sure if anyone has tried this yet, but you could use childminderfinder.com it wont cost anything either so you have nothing to loose!

cookiemonstress · 07/07/2009 12:52

Hi
I'm looking for childminder/nanny in GREENWICH/CHARLTON (SE3,SE7) area who would be available to take and collect my daughter from school from Sept 09 (with some school holiday work possibly). She will be attending Sherington School, Sherington Rd, SE7.

Thanks!

Helen43 · 07/07/2009 12:10

Hi, we are in LEIGHTON BUZZARD and looking for part time help with childcare from next month. We have 2 daughters aged 5 and 2y. We need someone to give the girls breakfast and drop them off at school and nursery 2-3 times/week (you need a car). Tuesday-Thursday, 7.45 a.m. to 9.15 a.m. We can increase the hours if you are happy to do some (light!) housework. Thanks.

stanmoreminder · 06/07/2009 22:26

I am a new minder with full time vacancies. I am close to Priestmead school in Stanmore NW London. Please conact me if you need a childminder in this area.

childminderdee · 06/07/2009 21:54

Im CM with vacancies also.
Luckily im not completly "mindee-less" but I have been advertising since February with no joy.

It is tough, there are lots of CM advertising but hardly any parents requiring

Im in Staines Middlesex if anyone looking for a childminder in that area. Or.... perhaps surrounding areas if you travel on M25, since I am stone throw away from junc 14 & also Heathrow......

Jill28 · 06/07/2009 18:06

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Come along and see our facilities and have a chat about your future requirements.
We have 3 bedrooms registered for overnight care, Ideal for Shift Workers, Doctors & Nurses etc. Five spacious, bright, well
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We are committed to following the EYFS standards.
Bookings being taken for Summer Holiday fun sessions 8?1 or 1-6 or all day. Tameside/Stockport, Cheshire area.
Phew..... Thanks Jill.

chappas · 03/07/2009 10:59

Hi, I am an experienced registered childminder in cockfosters (Barnet), and I currently have vacancies, as a couple of my little ones are now moving on to full time nursery/school! I have a safe secure garden and dedicated playroom - any mums out there needing childcare?? would love to hear from you!

shellchildminder · 02/07/2009 21:59

Hi i ama a registered chldminder in the bury/bolton area of manchester with vacancies doesnt seem to be any1 from my region either childminders or parents on here do i have to click on my area first or something??? please help.

If any parents out there need chldcare i have vacancies to start straight away im in the manchester area shell014@yahoo,co,uk

xaras · 02/07/2009 11:00

Hi there, I am looking for a childminder, or possibly a live-in nanny, in the Hampstead Heath area of NW London. I need someone to start in September. My son will then be 8 months old. Looking for 2-3 hours a day, weekdays. Seems so difficult to find anyone in that area!! Best, Sara

minderjinx · 21/05/2009 13:23

Anyone without mindees in or near Wokingham?
One of my part time children (boy 16M) wants a full time place for six weeks but I'm full Monday and Wednesday afternoons 12-3. I have applied for a variation but who knows whether that will be given or when Could meet up and make it a play date if you prefer!

LaurenD · 14/05/2009 20:54

Hi everyone, I will be a registered childminder from mid to late June. I am a primary school teacher (early years specialist) and was rated 'excellent' by Ofsted before leaving the profession to become a mum. Please let me know if you need me in or around Billericay, Essex.
Thank you

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mumnosbest · 13/05/2009 15:42

Yeh! Ofsted's accepted DH as my assistant so I can mind more children, that makes it easier to take on someone part-time which I didn't want to do before.
It also means I have MORE VACANCIES

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mumnosbest · 10/05/2009 22:01

Don't worry yet littledaisys. I had a couple of months like that befor e I got my first call. I'm now advertising again and have just started getting calls after a month, though nothing viable yet.

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littledaisys · 04/05/2009 22:12

hello,I've been advertising for a month now and haven't received a single call. pretty depressing. are there no working mothers left? is the recession really that bad? i start to worry a lot.
anyone in need in greenwich? I am ready to help!

princessgrunge · 29/04/2009 18:47

Littlepurpleprincess did she call you back? If not Im interested!! Have a 2 yr old and a 5 yr old(at roselands school) Am due to start 40 hr mon-fri work in may but would need someone to have my 2yr old and possibly afternoon pick ups from roselands school? let me know if this is something you are interested in.
If there happens to be any CMs in the paignton area i would be very interested to hear from you x

shoegal1 · 29/04/2009 14:14

Hi everyone, i'm just starting out and I have nothing lined up. I live in Guildford so if anyone needs a childminder in the area feel free to message me.

leo69 · 29/04/2009 10:31

Is there not a way of setting up a thread purely for searching for a childminder? or has this already been done?
I joined childcare.co.uk site to look for parents and they charge a fee for sending a message to the parents!! so unfair! how will we ever be able to fill our spaces!

michellethegooner · 25/04/2009 16:45

Hi I am a childminder in Hornsey (n8)

my full time mindee has moved up north

so I have a space, Have 1 mindee wed & Friday and 2 on a thurs. if you want to contact me you can email me at [email protected] or call me on 07940973749

nannynick · 21/04/2009 23:20

Sarah is in Purley - Purley Childminder
[email protected]
Mumsnet username: bookendspurley Contact via CAT (though think Sarah is quite new to Mumsnet so may not have CAT enabled)