How many cm's with four of more children of their own(up to school age)?

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I have been cm three years. I look after 7 kids aged almost 2-10 yrs. I have four kids of my own 7,10,13,15.

Start time 07.30 finish time 18.00. Mon to fri.

Starting cm when my youngest started full time school.

Gives me the flexibility that I would not get in most jobs.

Doing paper work at present. Getting ready for Ofsted .

Anyone simular to me in any way. I would love to know how you are getting on.

Only 1 here. My DD is 12 and I have been minding since she was a baby.

Mon-Fri 0800-1800

It was great for her to have other children around while she was growing up.

Thanks HSMM.

Got lots of paper work all over the place. I think I will tidy ups before I retire for the night.

Have you always done m-f 08.00 to 18.00? How many do you cm?

I finished early on Wednesdays for a while when my DD had an after school activity. I work with my dh. We have 6 little ones Mon - Thu and 3 on Fri, so one of us can do paperwork, dentist, etc. We have big ones in school holidays.

Thanks again.

Did school drop off with mine and cm childrne,Little one not with me today. Only got my two oldest at home as school close for occassional day.

Using this time to do paper work

I have 2 children of my own, aged 5 and 6 and look after 2 children aged 18 months and 12 months 2 days per week and 4 children aged 3 months old, 18 months old, 2 years old & 5 year old the other 3 days per week.

I find the hardest thing is trying to get homework etc done with my own children. I spend the weekend meal planning and batch cooking for the week and try to keep on top of my paperwork when babies are sleeping.

Hi.Been cm for 11 years and just waiting for the phone call for my next inspection.DD is 8 and DS is 13 I've got 14 children on my books aged from 13 months to 12 years and I love my job.Start at 7.30 and finish at 6pm.Just enjoying a nice glass of chardonnay!

Thanks again.

Lisa1968 when do you do your paperworkk? You seem so relaxed and calm.

You must have learnt so much in 11 years. Any tips would be appreicated. I have been doing some reflective practise recently. Some things are working well, some need changing. Trying to stay balanced with work and family life.