Advice from childminders please

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Hi I am looking for some advice from either childminders or mums who's childminder has threatened to take legal action?

Hi,

I’m looking for advice around reasons expectations with finishing a childminder. I’m returning to work in May and will be working shifts. I work 2 earlies, 2 lates, 2 nights and then have 4 days off. In total each month I would need an average of 18 days covered. On lates I would only really need afternoon sessions as OH would collect when he finishes, likewise he would be home weekends. I’ve pnly met one childminder and she couldn’t accommodate mixed days and I would have to book him in full time at a cost of £800 per month plus additional cost on top for any days out they have. I understand that a placement has to be financially viable but equally it’s frustrating paying for a third more childcare than I need. Can anyone advise me on what I can reasonably hope to find? I am will to commit to maybe a minimum of 3 full days each week even though some weeks I’ll onky need 1. Many thanks x

It’s very tricky accommodating shift patterns for little children as childminders can only have 3 under school age children at a time, reduced if they have any under 5s.
I suggest you start a new thread asking this question and hopefully you’ll get replies from both parents and childminders

@Boston3164 I really feel for you & parents on shifts. I've been thinking about it a bit recently as other than pay for childcare you don't need, your only hope is to find a CM who doesn't want to work to full capacity, (I don't want 6 children myself 5 days a week but could have 2 days so couldn't offer the flexibility you're after). I recently had a parent email me with a similar query.

Speak to your social worker & ask for advice-they May know someone. Or find out what mother & toddler groups are on nearby-you May find a lot of CM there to ask. Good luck