Kelsey
10-04-2018, 06:22 PM
Hi ladies and men.. sorry in advance for long post!!
I just wondered if any one out there is a childminder or even works in a nursery? Im seriously thinking about becoming a childminder leading on after my maternity and lucky enough to have a room and big house to do it from. My mum was a childminder when we were young and we enjoyed it so hoping my LO (little one) will slot right in. I was going to put LO (little one) with a childminder if I was to go back to work anyway. I have an open evening I’m going to go find out more, get put on the course etc. I have a few concerns though..
Will people be put off as I have no history in a nursery/school? Only parental experience and from a big family with kids etc? I’m 26.
I know there’s a lot more paperwork, guidelines and planning you have to do. Is this difficult or quite simple to pick themes, occasions, activities for every day? I know it depends on age.
As long as I record everything I think the self employed part wouldnt be too hard. I worked in admin/accounts before so very organised etc anyway. I just hope it’s easy to get my name out there.
Any recommendations for toys/themes/activities to buy first and gradually build up my things? I am thinking table&chairs, books, play kitchen etc but want to know who will be on my books first boy/girl/age to then buy appropriately. Obviously I will buy all safety bits, medical box and have stair gates already etc.
Looking for positive and negative thoughts - I won’t take it personally!! Just need some words of wisdom so I know it’s the right thing to do. Also how long/ is it easy to get going? I know childcare depends on area but just worrying and need to know it’s ok!!
Thanks in advance ! X x x
I just wondered if any one out there is a childminder or even works in a nursery? Im seriously thinking about becoming a childminder leading on after my maternity and lucky enough to have a room and big house to do it from. My mum was a childminder when we were young and we enjoyed it so hoping my LO (little one) will slot right in. I was going to put LO (little one) with a childminder if I was to go back to work anyway. I have an open evening I’m going to go find out more, get put on the course etc. I have a few concerns though..
Will people be put off as I have no history in a nursery/school? Only parental experience and from a big family with kids etc? I’m 26.
I know there’s a lot more paperwork, guidelines and planning you have to do. Is this difficult or quite simple to pick themes, occasions, activities for every day? I know it depends on age.
As long as I record everything I think the self employed part wouldnt be too hard. I worked in admin/accounts before so very organised etc anyway. I just hope it’s easy to get my name out there.
Any recommendations for toys/themes/activities to buy first and gradually build up my things? I am thinking table&chairs, books, play kitchen etc but want to know who will be on my books first boy/girl/age to then buy appropriately. Obviously I will buy all safety bits, medical box and have stair gates already etc.
Looking for positive and negative thoughts - I won’t take it personally!! Just need some words of wisdom so I know it’s the right thing to do. Also how long/ is it easy to get going? I know childcare depends on area but just worrying and need to know it’s ok!!
Thanks in advance ! X x x