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Childminder's Club: Reduction for twins?

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 17:15

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ThePrisoner · 23/01/2006 21:28

Am afraid to say that I don't do discounts at all

starlover · 23/01/2006 21:29

if i was a childminder, which i am not... i would maybe charge for one and a half babies

katymac · 23/01/2006 21:30

Me neither (on the basis that "which child would you like me to give less care to" - blunt I know but......)

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:33

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katymac · 23/01/2006 21:35

HM2 - You have 3 under 5 places (presumably)

You need 3 children to fill them

Why should siblings pay less? They usually take more care (either they are the same age and take time or they are different ages and they fight)

And when they leave you income drops so much - it's very hard

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:37

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katymac · 23/01/2006 21:39

And you would need a variation from OFSTED as well (2 under 1's)

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:40

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ThePrisoner · 23/01/2006 21:44

If I was desperate for work, then I guess I might think about it. However, I'm not (desperate for work that is)! Being quite mercenary about it, I would end up being a bit resentful of knowing that I could "let" all my places for full fee, but that I was charging less. I guess that is being a little unfair (but I have got twins of my own, so I'm allowed to be unreasonable!)

I pay out quite a lot during the week for activities that we attend, and don't expect parents to cover those.

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:45

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katymac · 23/01/2006 21:47

How old is she?

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:47

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katymac · 23/01/2006 21:50

and the babies?

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:53

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katymac · 23/01/2006 21:55

That's quite a nice gap - they should be sitting up

they should also be weaning (or starting)

have you enough equipment?

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:57

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 21:58

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ThePrisoner · 23/01/2006 21:59

Just say YES!!!

katymac · 23/01/2006 21:59

So travelcot £40

Triple buggie - £300 +

Are they fulltime? If not then it may not be worth it

How about a double buggy with a buggy board?

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HappyMumof2 · 23/01/2006 22:10

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ThePrisoner · 23/01/2006 22:33

I have a triple buggy (not technically mine as it is from network group) - you can take over the world with a triple buggy!! (Well, you can take over the pavement). Mine is in permanent use at the moment - and my chiropractor bills are mounting ...

Isyhan · 24/01/2006 16:08

Im currently trying to get registered but not sure what buggy to buy. Should I wait and see what children I get? Should I buy a double or triple buggy? I have a 6 month baby of my own. I dont know!!

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HappyMumof2 · 24/01/2006 16:33

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ThePrisoner · 24/01/2006 18:19

I wouldn't buy anything like buggies or high chairs unless you know how old the children are that you would be minding. You will, no doubt, end up buying something eventually, but don't bother yet! Just stick to the essentials that you ought to have (perhaps stairgates etc).

ThePrisoner · 24/01/2006 18:21

Just to add that I wouldn't buy a triple buggy myself either (mine is on long-term loan from our network) - however, I've been minding three children under 14 months!!

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