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Paid childcare

From childminders to au pairs, join the conversation for advice & shared experiences of paid childcare. See also government information and support.

How to find a good babysitter?
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Where to advertise for a nanny?
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Nanny? For 2 days a week trm time only? Any chance you think??
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I'm a nanny and I need your advice
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becoming a nanny and ofstead... they were no help.
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Hate DS's nursery but DH anti-childminder - desperately worried!
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Mindee with conjunctivitis
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Help - what do you ask a nanny/get her to do with kids during interview
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that is it.. i am done being a childminder
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What are cms doing about charging on wednesday after scool if they won't have mindees due to the strike and parents not needing them ?
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stalemate with childminder
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recs for childminders in hounslow
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Meeting my first Childminder at 1
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AIBU with nanny who left my son on his own for 20 minutes?
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where can you find great babysitters?
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quick...need advice!
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Urgent help needed with letter.
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Mindee won't eat mum's brought in food here
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Employing mother's help & PAYE
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childminder questions - whats normal to pay for?
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Nanny's trips to cafe with DCs - no drinks for DCs!
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Oh gawd, second problem with nanny this week...
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Help help help please
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In a bit of a pickle..Help me!
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how to calculate holidays for nanny with variable hours
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What to expect of nanny? My way or her way?
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Lucky Escape - checking a nannies past jobs
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Nanny completely confused by qualifications
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IM A NANNY! HELP!
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Part Time Nanny
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Sitters.co.uk
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AP Inappropriate Behaviour - Help Me
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part time nanny, London, nw6
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What to do re: strike day - CM usu collects DS
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Could you help me identify what sort of childcare I need?
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What to ask when interviewing a CM
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CM club - Such a hard day!
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sleep mats
4
Advertising childminding services
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Mother's help duties and pay
4
Looking for new mindees
1
Nanny Agencies
2
help please - where to start?
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Ofsted registeration
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mother's help and working from home
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Interview on Sunday - How much shall I tell?
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Complete novice needs early morning childcare. help.
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Would shift work appeal to a nanny at all?
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mum leaves the monitor on while Im with the baby
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Childminders I need your advice
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