Hi there, childminder Ramsgate, Thanet

[childminder01ramsgate]

Hi there my name is claire and l am a registered childminder. I live in the westcliff area of ramsgate with my husband and 2 children. I work Mon, Tue, Thurs, and fri if needed but i try and keep Wed as my day off. If i can be of any help then please do get in touch and we can arrange a visit at my house where you can meet myself and my family. My email address is [email protected]
I have a spacious home with a huge garden with lots to do where children can have fun and explore. []

Do a lot of cms take one weekday off? I wouldn't even be able to consider this because I work 5 days per week and wouldn't be able to do 2 separate childcare settings (no family - all overseas). Just a thought that maybe that's meaning less inquiries for you?

Maybe I have no clue what I'm talking about and most people use a cm part time or only 4 days per week, though!

Hi there,
All childminders are different. I am lucky my husband works full time so i dont have to. I choose to have one day off so its just me and my 2year old daughter then i can spend the day with just her and get boring things done like food shopping and bills. I know some childminders work full time so have to do these things while they are working but i dont think its profesional to do it while your looking after other children. I can then give them my 100% attention while they are in my care and have lots of fun.

That sounds ideal from your end.
Best of luck!

Oh I'd LOVE a day off each week for things like that! I don't do ANY of my own stuff during my 7.30-6, Mon-Fri week for the very reason you mentioned but it does make weekends that much more stressful (although thank god for online shopping!! lol). ONE DAY I will get a day off a week, I'm determined!! lol

Anyway......good luck with filling your space(s)

I'd be so sad if my cm went to 4 days bc it would mean we would have to stop going to her
I would like a 4 day work week, too actually not possible with teaching, but maybe if we all did 4 days on 3 off, the world would be happier

I'd only ever do it if my days got reduced anyway due to part timers coming in once others have moved on (so I'm talking years away lol).

But yes, a 3 day weekend for all sounds fair

Glad we're in agreement. Do you think the new gov't would likely support this concept?

I wish! lol

Not every parent works full time and to be honest less than a handfull have ever conatcted me for full-time care. At the moment i have been lucky and only had parents that need me part time. But my day off in the week is priceless. It is quality time with my daughter i childmind to fit around my family not the otherway round. I used to work in a nursery before i childminded and always have had a wed off. I personally couldnt be a childminder 7-7 everyday if you are one it is very demanding and children can be very draining and we dont get enough credit for it. So well done to all your full-timers you must be knackered by the time the weekend comes.

I'm glad that works out for you Enjoy!