CM club: How

[mumbomama]

I have been cminding for a year but still get very nervous when meeting new parents.

I normally show them round the house but then I'm not sure whether I should just chat or show them policies?

I have a folder with all policies, certificates etc in but my current mindee parents hardly looked at it when they came round.
I also put all my policies in a plastic wallet for them to take so they can read at home so maybe that's enough for the business side.

I want to look professional but not sure if parents are put off by lots of policies.

Please can anyone tell what you do with prospective parents?

Have someone coming tomorrow so a few quick replies would be really appreciated

Thankyou so much

possibly have them displayed on a wall in a room that you use regularly

i have now just turned a learning cruve where i have been cm for 5 yrs now and do not need to advertise anymore as all my business comes from word of mouth
the parents that come to see me maybe interveiwing me but i am also interveiwing them and if i dont think the child fits they dont get in
my dh said i should be more exclusive to the parents and when they talk to each other in the playground they will be saying i cant believe i got x into donnas its really hard to get a place there
i have a booklet printed out ready for the new parent to take away and read at home i then say to them once they have read the booklet come back for a coffee and we will go over anything you dont understand
dont be to ott at the first meeting just let the parents/children meet you and see your house then do more business things on the next visit

That's a great way to look at it dmo.
After some experiences where I wish I hadn't took on a mindee, I now too aproach first meetings as a 'chemistry test', it is to get to know each other, observe how you all interact, and make sure you will be able to 'work' with the parents.

mumbomama I would just show parents your certificates when they come so they know you are kosher and trained and what have you, and send them home with policies to read later. I think it's good to show them round, I would like that as a parent I think, to see where my child would play, eat sleep, what toys you have etc.

Good luck for tomorrow hope it goes well.