Advise on CM and where I should go

[Mummyof3girls90]

Hi,
So I have childminders that I've used since my LO was 9 months old she goes to school soon... Over the last few months I've noticed something's that have concerned me.. as I'm pregs with baby 3 need to know if I'm being overly hormonal...
Her 19 yr old daughter takes my 8 yr old to school no insurance and not dbs checked.
Her 14 yr dd walks my dog for me she brings my 8 yr old.
When I check fb they are always active during the day, watch movies all day, have pictures on there phones of my kids. A dog that according to Ofsted isn't there during the day (it is) goes to appts or shopping and leaves kids with co-childminder over ratio.
My DDs are happy there but I'm not... V unprofessional. Just looking for my next course of action.. any advise..

Tia
Xx

At age 16 the childminder's children have background checks done, so are you sure the 19yr old has not had that done?

You are unhappy with the current arrangement. Does your childminder know that? First I would raise that you don't want DD to go for the dog walk with 14yr old on their own. That you don't want DD going to x, y, z.

I would look at other care options should you not be able to resolve the current situation.

You mention ratio - an 8yr old is no longer in the Early Years Ratio. So unless there are so many children there at safety is being compromised, then it is probably permitted. The care of 8+ must not adversely affect the care of under 8's... so maybe the childminder's need to look at ratio and determine if having the 8yrs+ children is viable - though that may then mean you lose childcare.

It is tricky as you have been there many years and have been happy until now. Talk to your childminder, talk about the future - summer holiday arrangements, upcoming changes in September (are any children moving on, so the number of children may become less of an issue).

You can check to see if she has forgotten to tell you that the 19 year old is now an assistant, quiet common for cm's to register adults as this....but as yours is over 8 they can b with non registered care, but you should be asked.
14 year old going out with you 8 year old - should be asked and not professional behaviour (registration and Ofsted is under 8's) Dog on walk irrelevant and if your happy with dogs pretty nice to do.
whos on fb? pics of child a no no - Ofsted-

Is she over ratio - normally its 3 under 5 3 under 8 and insurance for up to 12 total, but their are exceptions for variations off the under 3's as long as its never 6 under 5

If you don't like it look elsewhere maternity leave may be a good reason but the phone bit needs pursuing and possibly the ratios I would do a complaint. as with the taking your 8 year old out.

The 19 year old will be DBS checked as we have to have everyone over 16 checked in our household. The rest of it you need to arrange to have a chat with your CM about, to find out what's really happening

HSMMaCM...............The DBS does not make it right that she takes a child out or collects the parent needs to give permission for an over 8 and for unders they need to be a registered assistant and the parent should be advised.

She isn't a registered assistant she just helps out.. my issue is just the whole thing in my OP.
Working full time I needed reliable childcare and looking at the way they've been acting I know they won't be at the top of my list for my 3rd baby when I go back to work. Just a bit stuck as I would like the pull them out but as my youngest goes to school soon I don't want to unsettle her this close to her LS and school
Tia xx

The 14 yr old walking your dog, does this 14yr old have a key to your house?! I can't imagine giving a 14 yr old this job, who thought that was a good idea? And I'm assuming you did not agree they could also care for your child, but given you trust them with your keys and dog and have known them years, it sounds like the boundaries have perhaps become blurred.

The cm going to appointments, the assistant can watch the kids for up to 2 hours, but should still be in ratio.

Are you concerned by the cm's dog that's not meant to be there in the day??

I think you need an honest chat with your childminder. Approach her in a "a few things have been bothering me and I hoped we could have a chat about them" sort of way. She will either reassure you or not, and then you have your answer and will feel more clearly about what to do going forwards.

Jannier - that's why I said she needed to talk to the CM. I was just responding to the no DBS comment I don't leave my daughter looking after any of the children, but she does help out occasionally, as she's registered as my assistant.

how do OFSTED know whether or not there's a dog there? I know for a fact that you certainly don't need to inform them as a CM if you get a dog/ cat/ budgie/ fish

vandrew4 - you do have to inform them about any significant change including pets like dogs and cats as they can effect the settings suitability for certain children.....where do you get your information from?