can I ask some really simple questions please?

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I have never used a CM before.

Ds is in reception and I would like to go back to work but will need a CM for when he's not at school.

I will be working part time ,probably 20hrs .

Could I get a CM for these times only and how much do they charge?

thanks

guess they're all minding children

Just put baby down for nap so I can help

If your ds is going to school all day i.e. 5 or nearly 5 yrs old then that's fine as that would be part of our 5-8 ratio

For charges, it depends on where you live.

Try this website It's from the official council list but you may also want to call the number of your local council (it will show the number on there) as not all childminders choose to be listed on the web! All you have to do is put your postcode in.

HTH

looneytune,thanks for that link,really useful.