To be put off using childminders because of the ones at toddler group?

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Strawberrypeachlime · 13/12/2023 20:01

They actually seem like lovely women but they don’t watch the kids at all because they are chatting amongst themselves. Am I being unfair / unreasonable? I get it must be a really tough job but I would just want a bit more.

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Isthisexpected · 15/12/2023 20:53

I remember seeing a Facebook post recently asking for recommendations of a good local childminder and several of these women were listed as being ‘amazing’ so I really think a lot of parents don’t realise what they are actually like.

^ I remember my HV recommending someone who was allegedly amazing. I witnessed said CM in the park and thought if only people knew!

Rhaenys · 16/12/2023 08:45

AhBiscuits · 13/12/2023 20:28

I see one on the way to school every day. Two babies in a double buggy, 4 toddlers holding on to the buggy and 2 older children on their way to be dropped at school. I see them being dragged across a busy road and it really makes me cringe. If those toddlers ran in separate directions, what would she do? I would hate for my little one being dragged out on school runs etc.

Are you sure she’s a CM because that ratio of children isn’t allowed.

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