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hulahooper
14-12-2012, 08:03 PM
Just wondered for all us newbies, is there anything like a list of all we have to do? Outside of caring for children.
Eg.
Daily-
register
Dairies
Eyes open for observation opportunities
Monthly-
Smoke alarm check
Yearly-
Etc etc
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hulahooper
17-12-2012, 08:08 PM
Sorry if this post seemed abit odd... I have all my housework listed because I like to know when ive done it n make sure I dont miss anything - recovering slummy mummy here :-/
Just wondering if we had a list of all the things we do so I dont miss anything over the year.
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scottishlass
17-12-2012, 11:25 PM
hi
I have just been minding for a few weeks so still finding my feet and hoping to remember everyting too! :)
hulahooper
18-12-2012, 02:01 PM
Ive just written this based on looking at Eyfs and my random knowledge...
Daily:
Any observations?
House check in morning - safe?
Gates, high chair, car seats, buggy - safe?
Baby monitor working?
Garden check - clean, locked and safe.
Any forms for parents to sign?
Nappy bag sorted
Daily diaries
Register of attendance
Outside play
Main activity
Keys and phone on person, charged, credit
Receipts stored, expenditure for day logged
Check fridge/freezer/radiators - note if problem
Weekly:
Check smoke alarms
Weekly plan and evaluation of activities
Wash sheets and flannels
Monthly-termly:
Observations/learning journals/next steps/photos
Fire drill
Check 1st aid kit and refill as needed
Flea pets
Check risk assessments
3 months:
Worm pets
6 months - a year:
Self evaluation form
Tax self assessment
3 years:
Child protection
First aid
Have I missed anything ot anything not right?
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sarah707
18-12-2012, 06:10 PM
I do RAs as needed and at least annually... you will also need to review things like policies and procedures at least annually.
You would wash towels and bedding after use...
You'll find yourself settling into it over the first few months :D
hulahooper
18-12-2012, 08:14 PM
Thanks hun. How often do u wash tea towels andchange dishcloths?
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winstonian
19-12-2012, 03:50 AM
what we do each day?
Perform little miracles mostlyxx
rachelle
19-12-2012, 10:05 AM
Each day: Get up at last possible moment
leave curtains drawn incase of very early arrivals!
pick up from night before (!)
remove bread knife hubby has left on worktop whilst tutting
obs if any
fling anything that needs it in the washing machine and sometimes remember to turn it on
play lots
write something in diaries, mostly in the right child's.
make lists of all the things i would have done had I thought of it!
open wine!
hulahooper
19-12-2012, 08:39 PM
Lol. You guys are funny. Thank-you.
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hulahooper
31-12-2012, 10:22 PM
So we have to wash after every use? Like daily? Even if child a uses the blanket Mon tues n weds.
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ChocolateChip
01-01-2013, 02:50 PM
Depends what you are talking about I guess. I change my tea towels and cloths daily anyway (or more if needed), the children use flannels for hand drying which go straight into the wash everytime, same as bibs but I keep separate bedding for each child so would only wash this once a week unless soiled for any reason.
Only thing I can think of to add at moment is 3 monthly review of Safer food better business for childminders folder.