PLZ PLZ HELP ME

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• Beebee

  Feb 19, 2009 5:14PM

  without a contract there isn't much she or you can do but I would speak with the CAB about reporting her as she shouldn't be taking on kids without a contract, so is probably breaking some kind of OFSTED rule.

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• Beebee

  Feb 19, 2009 5:15PM

  Oh & next cm you find, insist on a contract up front & pay all fees via cheque or internet banking.

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• becs06

  Feb 19, 2009 5:19PM

  Hi
  
  If as you say you have not signed a contract with her, nor has she provided receipts, then I would think that she would be unable to take legal action against you, as it would just be a case of your word against hers with neither of you being able to prove the other is lying. Im no legal expert but from where im sitting I couldn't see how she could prove you haven't paid her.
  
  I would put this down to experience, and when you find paid childcare in future make sure that you sign a contract and get recepts. I would be inclined to steer clear of anyone who does not follow this procedure as standard, as I would have thought that a contract would go hand in hand with any liabilty insurance that a registered childminder would be required to have.
  
  Hope the situation is resolved soon x

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• sundaeshoes1

  Feb 20, 2009 5:43PM

  thanx ladies i have now found another minder and i have a contract and she is lovely she is very proffessional my son has a diary and she writes in it every day he goes and what hes ate and what hes done i am very pleased about it and i know i made a mistake with the last one and im very glad i got out quick really
  thank you for your replies i was getting a bit paniky!!!

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