parents coming with child for first visit

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Hi all.

I've got another question for you.

I have got my very first interview with parents on Monday, I'm really nervous and not sure what I need to say or do. Can somebody please advice me. Any help appreciated.

Thanks so much

say hello, ask their names, say somethng sute to child :D:D:

Then offer them a cup of tea.
Show them your ceritificates

then show them around the setting, any information is good, we use the table for messy play and eating, i ave a garden/play room/ etc

tell them your selling points

Make sure have toys out appropriate to child age

Show them your policies, give them a few minute to read them wile youplay with child

Then sit down with your cuppa with them, and ask them if they have any questions.

Just chat

i only had 3 interviews, but worked for me

i did sweat LOADs from nerves so put on your fav perfume lol

thank you Hayleycm, that is a great help,

thank you Hayleycm, that is a great help,

haha about perfume

So we start by a big : Hyaaaaaa!

Oh he/she is cute

Please come in, I'll show you the house more after our chat.

Please have a seat, will you like coffees / teas....

Would like a snack/a drink ?

There I have some toys for you to play with.

Then go and get your certificat/public liability insurance/first aid certificate..Give them time to inspect it.

Seat with them, show your policies folder if you have one, risk assessement, crb, your EYFS paperwork, explain the purpose of it.

Expect questions like : How long have you been childminding ? I have just got registered and I really cant wait starting as I really like looking after children and be a part of their developpement..

Smile, smile, smile tell them about you and your family and what you have to offer to their child...

Agree, be ready to sweat, do not make the same mistake as me, wearing a grey top with long sleeve

Good luck

lol glad not just me with the sweat.

they just want someone friendly and kind, like all parents.

:d it will be fine, i never heard back from my very first so dont be put off but the last 3 wanted me, i had another call today-word gets round quick of a kind helpfull minder :D

Another tip for the future and it starts as soon as the first telephone contact, when I answer the phone, I always make sure I smile when I speak then can hear it and it is a very good ice breaker !

Good luck I'm sure you'll be fine !!

Write down what they ask for and don't agree to anything there and then, if you need time to think, say so.
drop off/pick up times need to fit in with you/groups/school runs/your own childrens groups and I find I can say yes without thinking because I want to be accomodating.
Find out where they found out about you if you haven't already I often ask this at the beginning and find that we have people in common, its a good ice breaker.
good luck

a parents view...

Fill any gaps with questions about the child - what they like/dislike. I wanted a CM that was clearly interested in children. I also wanted a CM that was interested in how I choose to look after them.

Also don't think of it as an 'interview'. None of my first meetings had this feel. The good ones felt like a chat.

thanks for all of your replies, parent has cancelled, said would like to re-schedule.

will use all advise when get interview.

thanks

I agree with what muddle said - I'm sorry its not taking place on monday but please dont see it as an interview. See it as a chat / get to know each other. When I meet new mums, I'm like wow I would love to look after your child and work with you or Hummm I'm not so sure about you, you are really nice but I'm not its going to work out !

Be prepared for the fact that some parents dry up and don't ask any questions at all! I have a mental list in my head of things to say that I think they would ask.