*Calling all CHILDMINDERS with vacancies*

[blodwen]

There is a new website called emergencychildcare.co.uk(affiliated to NCMA) who gave out leaflets at the National Conference last weekend. The idea is childminders (have to belong to NCMA)nannies and nurseries register with them - took me about 3 minutes!- let them know what spaces you have, and when parents need emergency childcare, they put them in touch by postcode. Rates they pay are £4 to £15 per hour and they need more childminders, so get your names on their list!

Thanks I have

I have just registered as well

Great idea, just registered too.

How does the commission work does anyone know?

I think the parent pays a total rate, ncma have their 10%, emergencychildcare have their 10%, and we have 80% remaining. But the price we quote for our hourly rate (between 4 and 15, with the average being 7) is what we get paid. That's how I understand it anyway! I should think it will be very useful for parents if their childminder is off sick or on holiday or something. I think they can give just an hours notice, or up to 3 weeks?

ok ta!
Im having problem with them accepting my NCMA number - its on all my paper work with this number but it doesnt start with a letter like it asks>? Am I doing something wrong cos it keeps coming back and saying im not a member when I am 100%??

I think the letters are for if you are a group member (G), individual (I), family (F) - can't remember the other one.

The letter is at the end of my number on my public liability certificate.

thats helpful blodwen - I've previously miscopied my letter I as a number 1.

OK just retryed - thanks

We need to spread the word to all childminding friends... they need plenty! I only have one space for one day a week, but I'm happy to use it as and when necessary!

Just signed up - thanks!!

Well im still not getting registered.
I even emailed NCMA and they confirmed my number was correct? Why do u think its not working for me? Do u think its because im newly registered?

Not sure - seems strange! Try ringing the contact number?

just reg too,excellent thanks for that link blodwen!

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Thought I'd take a look at Emergency Nannies in my area. Shockingly that site says it will charge £16 per hour, £18.50 for evenings and weekends. It makes me look cheap

Can't see how a nanny goes about registering. As it seems to be a partnership between NCMA and Tinies Childcare, expect they source nannies via Tinies Childcare agencies. Anyone know for sure?

yeah ive registered too. thats a great idea. thanks

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thanks for that, filled online reg in but also got reg form from CIS this week!

What rate do ask for? Your normal rate or an 'emergency' rate?

Whatever you like I suppose. I just went for the average + 50p, ie £7.50 p/h. Lot more than I usually charge, but if it's short notice and a child you don't know, it will prbably be harder work!

i put my normal £3.00 plus the 20% they ask for, but i also stated i charge extra before / after those hours..shit..should have [put more money now shouldt i!

how do u change the details that u have already put in? I want to change my hourly rate and also want to change the days i had put down?

ive emailed them?