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From childminders to au pairs, join the conversation for advice & shared experiences of paid childcare. See also government information and support.

Childminder etiquette
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Please help me choose between childminder and nursery
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Any nannies recently registered with Ofsted?
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New CM: how to get around lack of experience, references etc
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How much do au pairs earn?
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Cost of nanny in Edinburgh
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Writing own contracts..?
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Looking for general advice
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Looking forward to the summer, but have some first time jitters..
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CMs - UPDATE FROM OFSTED - 3.40 of Revised EYFS (change to 'variations' from Sept)
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Whats involved and costs help please
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Question for childminders
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Sad
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Unhappy parent, first time dealing with this.
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CM Club - Need help identifying if mindee could have SN (long!)
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What is reasonable
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Fathers Day cards ideas?
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Good cm, what to look for?
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What is reasonable pay for a childminder - when they're not looking after your child?
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Nanny holiday pay confusion
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nanny tax
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Childminders in Hertford?
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Looking for Spanish au-pair
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Has anybody used skydrive for sharing childrens photos with parents?
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Childminder help
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overtime rates?
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life after seperation
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The Curse of Boff strikes again - this nanny has decided after a fortnight in post that petrol is too expensive
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How much compromise for babysitter who brings her children along?
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Childminders in Chiswick
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Au Pairs - where to find, and any 'non-London' au pair tips?
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Asking childminder to help with potty training?
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Daily costs of nanny share?
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Babysitting swap St Albans
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How much for a retainer?
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A threat to the future of childminding,parents and fellow childminders,please take note!
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CM Club, WWYD? Awkward situation....
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Is anyone waiting to be inspected by OFSTED?
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Advice re Unhappy parent!
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Becoming a nanny without being 'registered'
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Am I a bad person because I don't want to 'help' this childminder
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Calling BH.
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Nanny resignation - warning signs?
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Our new childminder smokes - is this an issue?
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Lack of Breakfast & after school clubs in area - what are working parents doing?
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CM. SOME ADVICE PLEASE
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special needs nanny
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NVQ 3
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"Accredited" Childminder?
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Attachment parenting childminder - is there a call for it?
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