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Childminders Club? Maybe Please?

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KatieMac · 03/11/2004 22:29

As childminders (& often parents) we use this iste a lot and were wondering if (pretty please) we could have a Topic called Childminders club or childminding club.....for us to discuss issues like pricing/advertising/conflict with parents/children/training etc.....I know you have lots of topic - but we think this is different to Going back to work or Childcare topics that exsist......iyswim
Thanks - even if the answer is no

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goosey · 06/11/2004 17:18

I've got a downstairs toilet/shower room that is used just for the children and I put a clean hand towel in there every morning. This wasn't raised as a recommendation or anything but I was asked if each child had their own hand drying facilities. I will now get some stick-on pegs and stick some laminated pictures or colours or name tags above them so that each child can have their own towel to use. I suppose paper towels would also do the trick but might be expensive and a bit too institutional.
I need to add to my role play resources so need some good tips for inexpensive suppliers if you know of any?
I got a 'good' though so am very happy

KangaMummy · 06/11/2004 17:11

my mindee is only 2 and still in nappies

but what do you mean separate handwashing?

I did have a mindee that has just left after 4 years he was 4½. and I was inspected with him here and nothing was said about that.

Is that a new thing?

goosey · 06/11/2004 17:05

Have you got all your policies and procedures sorted out? A brochure/handbook is useful and also get mindees to design their own covers for home/childminder diaries.
I've just had an Ofsted inspection and the inspector was keen on separate hand drying facilities for each child.

KangaMummy · 06/11/2004 16:58

have you got stair gates?

I have across sitting room, stairs and kitchen.

fire blanket in kitchen

plug guards

cupboard things to stop opening

KangaMummy · 06/11/2004 16:46

welcome tigerfairy

nikkim · 06/11/2004 16:46

I am right at the beginning , done most of the training, child protection , first aid and some general stuff be had to put registration on hold as we have just moved house. Luckily the ladt who lived here before me was also a childminder so I am hoping there isn't much to do.

Hand in my forms for a medical check on monday to get the ball rolling.

tigerfairy · 06/11/2004 16:30

It's me - Tigerfairy! Haven't been on here for ages but think its a great idea!

KangaMummy · 06/11/2004 16:24

no I don't because bunglie, secur, bonkerz, and I pestered tech for only joking and got it, and we pestered alot more than here IYSWIM

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KatieMac · 06/11/2004 16:20

Do you think we're being too pushy Kangamummy?

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KangaMummy · 06/11/2004 15:55

thanks nikkim, copper

I have sent emails to tech and contact us, so we have to wait and see what happens.

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KatieMac · 06/11/2004 15:41

How's it going Nikkim - where are you up to......we can give out loads of advise (but get it checked for sanity before using it )
Seriously let us all know if you have any questions....we'll come up with something

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nikkim · 06/11/2004 13:51

I am going throught the registration process myself so would welcome this club, not least because I am in a tizz over what I do or don't have to do to my house and I am sure when I have children running through my house I will welcome the support.

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KatieMac · 06/11/2004 11:00

Thanks for the support Copper......Childminding is becoming more & more professional. It is lovely when people have 'good' stories to relate

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Copper · 06/11/2004 10:04

I think this is a brilliant idea - not a childminder myself but my kids really benefited from going to a wonderful one - and so many people now don't even consider childminders as an option. Please tech, childminders club would be great idea ...

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KatieMac · 06/11/2004 09:36

Nope can't use Mac (it's my maiden name)

He's a dance teacher and I suggested DarkDancer but he didn't like it - so I'll keep working on it

Wonder if Tech will notice this (or if the other thread will put him off?)

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ssd · 06/11/2004 08:51

KM, I think there is also a c/m called AERO or something like that (seen this other thread re childcare v. v. early this morning

Might be worth trying to contact...

KangaMummy · 06/11/2004 00:43

amynnixmum please read this

KangaMummy · 05/11/2004 23:22

hello amynnixmum welcome to our club

Thanks for replying

amynnixmum · 05/11/2004 23:20

Hi,
haven't read all the posts yet but would love to chat to other childminders. Since i don't do the network thing etc it can be pretty lonely and also i am no longer in contact with any other childminders in my area as most of the ones i was friendly with when i registered have now stopped minding.

KangaMummy · 05/11/2004 23:12

thanks arty joe

does dh have a hobby that we can use or if your name is katie what is his so he could be XXXXmac?

artyjoe · 05/11/2004 23:03

Add me to the club!

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KatieMac · 05/11/2004 22:44

Kangamummy
Marslady
SSD
MilkyWay
Em
TigerFairy
Katiemac
My Dh (whatever we decide to call him)
Bonkerz
Goosey

So that's 10 ROLL UP, Roll up and join the sparkling exciting Childminders Club

Any ideas for DH's nickname??

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KatieMac · 05/11/2004 22:42

link

If you look here you can see the full stories

Mind you our remarks might have got a bit bitchy occasionally - but when you feel strongly about it you do get a bit stroppy - not nasty just frustrated

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KangaMummy · 05/11/2004 22:40

thanks goosey @ gum

goosey · 05/11/2004 22:38

Mums with muddy shoes????
How about secretly sticking a big blob of wet gum to the underside of your mindees shoes just before handing them back
I understand what you mean kg and kg, and yes I'm sure many people would be interested to hear about how well regulated and how dedicated most childminders really are.
Count me in.