Daisy De
13-04-2013, 09:06 AM
Just after some opinions.
Parent came round last night for a second visit bringing her husband round to meet me. Its a full-time, 50 hour contract which would be great for me as I am on my own and would mean a break from my usual financial pressure.
However, they mentioned for the first time lo may have food allergies, he is apparantly already showing signs. There are severe food allergies in the family, including Dad although not so severe as other family members. This does not really worry me too much as I do not provide food and as long as I know what lo is allergic too, hopefully it can be avoided.
I asked whether there were pet allergies in the family, they had not mentioned this, I have two dogs and two cats. They said there are including Dad although not very severe in his case and neither Dad or lol reacted in my house.
I feel in a bit of a dilemma though because my animals are with the children during the day. Part of me thinks what are they doing even considering me as they must be as its a second visit. I know they have already seen quite a few childminders and there is a lot of choice in my area.
Part of me thinks I should back out now and suggest they choose someone else, even the food allergies are worrying me a little as if it is something like nuts I may have a problem with what food other children bring. The other part of me thinks I should see what happens as childcare is not needed until July so there is time to see how lo reacts to my setting.
Another thought is going through all this because its a big contract only to find its not viable and potentially losing out on someone else. I do need to fill the space and although I am prepared to wait till July for a full-timer is this the right thing to do. :panic:
Parent came round last night for a second visit bringing her husband round to meet me. Its a full-time, 50 hour contract which would be great for me as I am on my own and would mean a break from my usual financial pressure.
However, they mentioned for the first time lo may have food allergies, he is apparantly already showing signs. There are severe food allergies in the family, including Dad although not so severe as other family members. This does not really worry me too much as I do not provide food and as long as I know what lo is allergic too, hopefully it can be avoided.
I asked whether there were pet allergies in the family, they had not mentioned this, I have two dogs and two cats. They said there are including Dad although not very severe in his case and neither Dad or lol reacted in my house.
I feel in a bit of a dilemma though because my animals are with the children during the day. Part of me thinks what are they doing even considering me as they must be as its a second visit. I know they have already seen quite a few childminders and there is a lot of choice in my area.
Part of me thinks I should back out now and suggest they choose someone else, even the food allergies are worrying me a little as if it is something like nuts I may have a problem with what food other children bring. The other part of me thinks I should see what happens as childcare is not needed until July so there is time to see how lo reacts to my setting.
Another thought is going through all this because its a big contract only to find its not viable and potentially losing out on someone else. I do need to fill the space and although I am prepared to wait till July for a full-timer is this the right thing to do. :panic: