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NCMA CHILDCARE WEBCHAT Thurs 29th April 12-1pm
Thinking about returning to work? Our expert from NCMA can help find the best childcare options for you
Susanna Dawson from the National Childminders Association (NCMA) will be here on Thursday 29th April, from 12-1pm to answer any queries you have about how a childminder may be the right choice for your family.
Don't worry if you can't make the chat. You can post your question below now:
Susanna Dawson from the National Childminders Association (NCMA) will be here on Thursday 29th April, from 12-1pm to answer any queries you have about how a childminder may be the right choice for your family.
Don't worry if you can't make the chat. You can post your question below now:
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I'm going back to work in three months so am starting to look into childcare for my 8 month year old. What are the benefits of using a childminder rather than putting her in a nursery?
Many thanks
I'm about to return to work and am just looking at options, what would you say are the pros and cons of each - child minder v nursery? I also have my mum one day a week (I would work 3 out of 5 days) but am worried my daughter would feel pulled from pillar to post, should I just stick with one option?
thanks for your help.
I suppose a minus could be only one person - what happens when that childminder ois off - hols, ill etc. I have back up and always discuss with parents what that is - other childminders who their child will have met. Also I plan my holidays well in advance. I would suggest that is something you discuss with your potential childminder. Hope that helps.
I am just about to go back to work- my daughter is 8 months and very clingy. I've found a good childminder and we are going to get her used to it with a few one-hour sessions, but I know it is going to be awful for the both of us as she gets so distressed when I am away from her and then I feel so guilty. I know in the long run this will help her get used to being away from me and being with other people, but in the short term it is going to be VERY hard. Do you have any tips to help all of us settle in to the new routine as I am very worried about it. Any help will be so appreciated! thanx
I am just starting to look into childcare options as I'm due back to work in a few months. Please could you advise me on what types of questions I should ask when I visit childminders and what I should look out for?
Thanks
I work full time and my 15 month old little boy goes to a great childminder 3 days a week and Nursery 2 days a week. My childminder has a 2 year old and i can see my little boy already picking up his habits, in particaular tantrums. My little boy has always been so laid back and never had a tantrum unitl now. Any advice on how to avoid him copying everything the older boy does?
thanks
I have a problem with my child-minder that would be good to get some advice about.
Overall she is good and my children are happy in her company, and our system works well. However recently I have found about a couple of things from my children that I'm not all that happy with. My child-minder also has her own child and it seems that certain things aren't happening because her own child has priority, like my daughter missed a pre school session because her own child had a dentist appointment. In this instance who should be put first the biological child or the paying parents child. As I said I don't want to upset the balance but I just want to make sure my child is getting the right care. Thank you
Susanna Dawson
For more information about childminding take a look at our feature: http://www.babyexpert.com/Your-life/How-to-choose-the-right-childcare/v3
Susanna has kindly said she will answer any other posts that come in today, so if you didn't get a chance to post you can still do so.
i have looked online abput becoming a child minder and understand the route to take is to contact my local council but i was wondering how i would go about advertising myself to get work once i have become registered?
is there any other information you can share about becoming a childminder?
i understand that about ??4 an hour is a reasonable rate to ask for per hour. is this about right?