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Willmost childminders take on a child for a very part time basis? I am looking for 8 hours per week.

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beatie · 04/07/2006 13:46

From September, when my dd2 is one, I will be looking for a childminder to look after ther two mornings per week for 4 hours.

How likely is it that I will find a cm who is happy to take her on such a part time basis?

Also, when do you suggest I start looking?

Many thanks

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Amylouise · 04/07/2006 13:56

I have had a few sign up for sept already. It's probably best to start looking soon.

I think you will find someone, I know a few childminders who have very part time children

MaryP0p1 · 04/07/2006 13:56

Start looking now I think. I will depend on how old and what other children the childminder has. You might be lucky and find a childminder who has another PT child and it fits with them!

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beatie · 04/07/2006 13:58

I can be flexible on the days, so hopefully I'll be able to fit into any free slots they have.

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MaryP0p1 · 04/07/2006 14:00

That would probably be something that will help you get the CM you want.

EvesMama · 04/07/2006 14:08

i would!

when we move i will have one girl in receprion so basically just drop off then after school, so a little one twice a week on morning would be fine with me..where are you???

Caligula · 04/07/2006 14:23

Some will. I have one who looks after ds for 6 hours a week. She's studying and doesn't want full time kids.

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beatie · 04/07/2006 14:23

South coast nr Chichester

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beatie · 04/07/2006 14:24

Not that I'm really expecting you to be within a 5 mile radius of my house Evesmama What would be the chances.....

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SoMuchToBits · 04/07/2006 14:27

I had no problem finding a childminder to look after my ds for one morning a week, but I would start looking asap to make sure you find someone you are happy with, who can do the times you need. We were really happy with our choice.

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beatie · 04/07/2006 14:29

OK - I'll get onto it tomorrow. I have a list of local childminders from the local council. I assume that is the way to go about it.

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ayla99 · 04/07/2006 16:21

you can get a list of childminders from your cis:-
childcare link
Little Sparkles clickable map

Where are you? There may be a childminding mumsnetter with space.

EvesMama · 04/07/2006 19:09

oh..was a very long shot..im in teesside..what a shame id have loved to do it.so im sure you;; be able to find someone else like me who would be only too happy to help you

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