davidomz
31-08-2009, 03:56 PM
Hi everyone,
A good friend of mine is a member here and suggested I post a message with my enquiry regarding registering to be a childminder.
I am a SAHM with 3 children aged 7, 5 and 2. With 2 now in school I feel lost being home with just myself and my youngest and thoroughly enjoy having kids around me, I love the noise and seeing them develop.
I am questioning whether registering to be a childminder would be beneficial to me. My house is def big enough and safe (I take no risks with my own kids) I have large secure back garden. 7 seater car. No convictions or anything like that.
My main worry is that my previous mental health will go against me as I have a history of depression, anxiety & panic attacks- at the moment Im doing well and on no medication. I have arthralgia as well but use splints for my hands for support-in general I am mobile & healthy enough.
I also have a hearing problem and currently cannot tolerate my hearing aids but my 7yr old is being fitted with 2 aids so I know I have to start wearing mine so I dont imagine that this would be a problem.
I just wondered if it were worth me going for it due to MH issues, how long it takes, are there set-up costs involved and what kind of money do u make?
I am based in SW Scotland.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated if anyone can spare a moment to reply.
Many thanks in advance
Donna ;)
A good friend of mine is a member here and suggested I post a message with my enquiry regarding registering to be a childminder.
I am a SAHM with 3 children aged 7, 5 and 2. With 2 now in school I feel lost being home with just myself and my youngest and thoroughly enjoy having kids around me, I love the noise and seeing them develop.
I am questioning whether registering to be a childminder would be beneficial to me. My house is def big enough and safe (I take no risks with my own kids) I have large secure back garden. 7 seater car. No convictions or anything like that.
My main worry is that my previous mental health will go against me as I have a history of depression, anxiety & panic attacks- at the moment Im doing well and on no medication. I have arthralgia as well but use splints for my hands for support-in general I am mobile & healthy enough.
I also have a hearing problem and currently cannot tolerate my hearing aids but my 7yr old is being fitted with 2 aids so I know I have to start wearing mine so I dont imagine that this would be a problem.
I just wondered if it were worth me going for it due to MH issues, how long it takes, are there set-up costs involved and what kind of money do u make?
I am based in SW Scotland.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated if anyone can spare a moment to reply.
Many thanks in advance
Donna ;)