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natlou82
07-05-2014, 08:11 PM
I've had an email from a parent wanting childcare on extremely short notice - TOMORROW! It is a 7 year old just moved from Germany so no school place as yet just for a few days? Would any of you even consider this? I'm usually very organised and the thought of this scares me a little but I actually would have availability. Advice please xx

shortstuff
07-05-2014, 08:20 PM
Im mad enough to consider it, but only if the current los are easy going.

Fitrix
07-05-2014, 08:26 PM
Yes go for it if you get payment upfront!!! Make sure you have all paperwork signed so you are covered and then ball is in your court!!

natlou82
07-05-2014, 08:27 PM
I think as I'm so new and finding my feet I ll leave it in the hope that someone will help this lady out. I get the feeling she may have sent the email to lots of childminders in hope someone can help.

natlou82
07-05-2014, 08:28 PM
Another issue is I'm awaiting new contracts as I've run out!!!!

loocyloo
07-05-2014, 08:40 PM
I would do it if it would fit in. Sounds like it could be fun.

I would do my own temporary contract ...
Child's name dob
Parents name
Address
Contact details
Email etc
Dr info ... or at least local surgery.
Any medical details
Emergency contact details

Permission to travel in my car, take photos and seek medical treatment ( I know we don't have to have this but I like to have it )

Hours and days contracted and fee ( payable in advance )

Both sign and give mum a copy.

I would also try to find out in advance anything the child likes to do.

X

natlou82
07-05-2014, 09:28 PM
Thanks guys you've tempted me! I've sent her a message, she may have sorted it already but if not I may give it a go, like you say it could be fun ;-)

natlou82
08-05-2014, 05:11 AM
I've heard from this mum this morning childcare could start in an hr eek, quick shower, drum up a temp contract, this feels crazy but actually very exciting!

Becci26
08-05-2014, 05:52 AM
I've heard from this mum this morning childcare could start in an hr eek, quick shower, drum up a temp contract, this feels crazy but actually very exciting!

Wow good for you, fingers crossed all goes well, I offer emergency care and once had a new child on about an hours notice, she ended up being with me until she went to school a year later :)

loocyloo
08-05-2014, 06:23 AM
Excellent ... have fun and I hope it goes really well.

Xx

smurfette
08-05-2014, 08:06 AM
Hope it goes well .. Have fun!

shortstuff
08-05-2014, 09:13 AM
enjoy your day, im sure it will be fine :thumbsup:

Vikki5531
08-05-2014, 10:55 AM
Good luck, hope it goes well. Update us later xx

natlou82
08-05-2014, 07:30 PM
Phew just sat down! What a busy day, but also great fun :-) I've got LO all day till Wed so it's a nice bonus for me. So glad you guys convinced me to go for it as it's been no hassle at all. She loves colouring and crafts so very easy to entertain. I just hope the weather picks up a bit so we can go to the park tomorrow :-)

loocyloo
08-05-2014, 07:49 PM
Phew just sat down! What a busy day, but also great fun :-) I've got LO all day till Wed so it's a nice bonus for me. So glad you guys convinced me to go for it as it's been no hassle at all. She loves colouring and crafts so very easy to entertain. I just hope the weather picks up a bit so we can go to the park tomorrow :-)

:clapping: so pleased you had a good day and enjoy your time with her :D

smurfette
08-05-2014, 08:04 PM
Brilliant well done you!!! The extra money will
Be nice

wee_elf
08-05-2014, 08:23 PM
well done for going for it!!:)

blue bear
08-05-2014, 08:33 PM
Excellent :clapping: never know what tomorrow might bring with childminding. Well done

natlou82
08-05-2014, 08:40 PM
Thank you, yawning my head off now! Think I ll have an early night in prep for another busy day. Quick question, does anyone have an opinion on Hamma beads? Been looking at them seem to have good reviews.

sing-low
08-05-2014, 08:47 PM
Hama beads are great - perfect for a craft-loving 7 year old, I'd say!

natlou82
08-05-2014, 08:59 PM
I ll get my hands on some of these then. I also look after my 7yr old niece twice a week so should go down well.

smurfette
08-05-2014, 10:26 PM
They are a big hit here too even for the boys who visit!

loocyloo
09-05-2014, 06:24 AM
All of mine love hama beads :-)

They are great for threading too;-)

Just DON'T get mini hama beads ... dd has some and they are soooo tiny!

natlou82
09-05-2014, 04:57 PM
Hama beads - huge success xx Another super fun day!

alwaysright
10-05-2014, 10:26 PM
hama beads are great but expensive, i wouldnt go and buy them for a child who will only be with you a few days as it will work out expensive!

covgalxxx
10-05-2014, 10:59 PM
Well done you, I got a call for 1day care couldn't take it as haven't got my insurance yet, but through it be too hard , now I know it can be done.. We are living on 1wage and I am going with mm but want everything contacts, child records forms etc, so just waiting spare cash to buy it, something keeps coming up, it's doing my head in as I have adverted all over the net I'm a member of childcare but that's the only call I have had,

natlou82
11-05-2014, 09:41 AM
Yes I'm so glad I went for it, the little girl is really lovely, she's with me until Wed. The good news is her mum is now going to sign an AdHoc contract with me. So if I have gaps I would definitely do it again. I'm sure something will turn up for you soon. Are you very specific on what business you want? I've taken on before and after school and now those spaces are as full as I want them to be . I would like a couple of EY children but they do seem harder to come by. I'm more than happy to build my business and reputation with the older ones at the minute. Good luck xx

covgalxxx
20-05-2014, 01:11 PM
Don't suppose you can show me a ad-hoc contract x

natlou82
20-05-2014, 06:12 PM
I just used the normal Pacey contract but clearly stated that there's no commitment by either party regarding days / hrs and I can only offer space if available.

natlou82
20-05-2014, 06:13 PM
I've now got her this week and next so worked out really well for me :-)