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Could anyone point me in direction of anyone who childminds in luton/beds area? New to this!

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missyhols · 04/10/2007 14:20

Just had dd2 and dd1 is two in dec. When mat leave finishes I'll be having to return full time. can someone give me ideas on what i look for etc? And how much i should expect to pay?

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malovitt · 05/10/2007 09:21

My friend is a childminder in Dunstable - any good?

bloodsuckinglooney · 05/10/2007 09:30

This website will give you a list of local childminders

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missyhols · 05/10/2007 09:49

Oh thanks guys. Dunstable may be an option. Can anyone say what the cost usually averages at?

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bloodsuckinglooney · 05/10/2007 09:53

If you look at the link I gave, each childminder SHOULD have a price per hour or something listed. It totally depends on the area, I'm £3.80 per hour but am in Berkshire

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missyhols · 05/10/2007 10:10

Thanks. I'll give link a go as soon as i get to computer. Would you pay that for each child or is it diff when you have two in care?

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bloodsuckinglooney · 05/10/2007 10:40

per child but some offer discounts for siblings

alibubbles · 07/10/2007 12:37

smeeinit lives in Redbourn, not far from Luton,but depends where you are really, she is a childminder on here

AskABusyPerson · 08/10/2007 22:13

I'm on Herts/Beds border and charge £4.00 per hour including food but would charge £7 per hour for 2 children. Hope that helps, good luck!

granarybeck · 13/10/2007 18:44

Smeeinit is a childminder in Redbourn. I haven't used her but she offered to help me out when I moved to the area. She very nice.

Megsdaughter · 13/10/2007 18:47

BF child minds in Milton Keynes if that is any help.

smeeinit · 13/10/2007 18:51

hey missy,hows things going with new little one?
email me if you want any help finding local childcare [email protected].
you work at the airport dont you?

p.s thanks for the recomendations granary and ali!

kkey21 · 13/10/2007 21:12

I would just like to vouch for missyhols (she is lovely! and her dd's are just adorable)I am a childminder on here myself but in Hertford so too far but i know 'missy' through mumsnet!! xx

Santasmissyontheside · 13/10/2007 21:24

Hi smeeinit, we're all good thanks. How are you? Dh and i were talking through things and my earnings would be same if i was part time or if i was full time and paying child care. So will stay part time increase my hours a bit and hubby can have kids when i'm at work. So no childcare costs. Yes i'm at airport. Plus we want to try for one more! I'm mad

Kkey21 hi how are you? I'll email x

Thanks all for your help.

smeeinit · 14/10/2007 10:40

missy, that sounds like a fab idea! why work full time only to pay out the difference in childcare?!!
try for one more! not yet????!!!!

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