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Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

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Finding babysitter when awat -- nanny job? Childminder? etc.?

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Uwila · 22/05/2006 14:21

Has anyone ever used the babysitter ads? We going to Dartmoor (exeter actually) for a week in June and want to be able to drop the kids off and go to dinner in peace a couple of evenings. Can anyone recommend a good way to find a good trust worthy sitter. I'm also thinking of just contacting some childminders in the area and ask if they babysit. I don't suppose anyone lives in Exeter and has a good recommendation for me???

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Uwila · 22/05/2006 14:21

Oh. nice title. When AWAY, not awat.

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HappyMumof2 · 22/05/2006 14:24

would it be better to use an agency (sitters?) so that the sitter comes to you? Is it a house/cottage you are going to?

Just wondering if it might be really unsettling for the children to have to go to a strangers home and then be picked up late?

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Uwila · 22/05/2006 14:33

We are actually going for a super cheapo holiday and will be in a holiday inn express. So, while I would rather the kids just got settled into their beds, I'm not sure that would be much fun for the babysitter. So, I was sort of thinking that a childminder where we would drop them off for a few hours might be better. We'd probably have to make it an early dinner. I'm not really sure. I haven't done this before. Any advice most welcome!

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Uwila · 22/05/2006 16:09

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jellyjelly · 22/05/2006 16:20

I Have gone to holiday inns for babysitting and it was fine. Had tv and mags so was ok.

lottiesmummy · 22/05/2006 17:27

maybe call an agency near where you are going to and ask for babysitters they may have on their books?

goosey · 22/05/2006 17:40

If you fancy driving a bit further south for your dinner, I would love to help. JimJams would vouch for me

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Uwila · 22/05/2006 21:09

Hey, that might be an idea. Where are you, Goosey?

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goosey · 22/05/2006 21:17

I'm in Ivybridge Uwila - approx 40mins away.
\link{http://www.nurserychildminding.co.uk\This} gives some more info about me.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you think I may be of some use to you.
Hope you have a good break anyway. It's lovely down here

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Uwila · 23/05/2006 08:27

What a lovely webpage! Do you know of a nice restaurant in Ivybridge? Does Jimjams live near you?

And, obviously, you have registration, etc. that I could see upon drop off?

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goosey · 23/05/2006 15:41

I have just sent you an email Uwila.
Yes, I have all the registration docs - and reams of stuff besides!
Jimjams is about 15 mins away from me.

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