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Harryblackdog
04-09-2009, 03:11 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
How many hours do you work each week on average?
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
watgem
04-09-2009, 03:26 PM
Hi Jan I've childminding for 5 years, no network in my area, average hours about 30 in termtime more in school holidays, average charge in my area is between £3.00-£3.50 per hour hope thats ok good luck:)
Roseolivia
04-09-2009, 03:31 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? nearly 3years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
NCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 42
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £4
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hope this helps
rainbowmummy
04-09-2009, 03:34 PM
Hi Everyone
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
How many hours do you work each week on average?
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
Jan
2 and half years. I only seem to know people who are just starting out (upto two years) or those who have been minding for 10yrs plus.
I am a member of the NCMA and also our local childminders network
45hrs a week
I have no idea!! I charge £3.50 and I think this is about average but most people I know charge this or less.
Princess Sara
04-09-2009, 03:35 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
I have been minding 3 months. Other minders I know have either been minding 10+ years, or less than 3.
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
I am not. My local authority have my details and send me information, but I didn't want to pay £5 just to join them as the only extra I would get would be advertisement on their site, of which I don't really need atm! I am in my local network though.
How many hours do you work each week on average?
So far 3 full days a week, will be 5 days in September, 7am-5:30pm 3 days, 7:30am-6pm 2 days.
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
£3.50 edging it's way to £4 which I will be increasing to in the new year.
Hope it all goes well and you get the grade you want!
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? almost 8 months
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? NCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 60+
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £4 per hour
PixiePetal
04-09-2009, 03:35 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? Nearly 15 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?NCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 30 (if I can get some more mindees, that is average term time) Had all term time lately but normally same in hols
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £4
christine e
04-09-2009, 03:41 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 18 years.
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
NCMA, local childminding group and county childminding assoc
How many hours do you work each week on average?
50
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
Would think £3 per hour
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hope this helps
Cx
madasahatter
04-09-2009, 03:48 PM
Here are my answers-
How long have you been minding? 12 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? NCMA member, LA network and local childminding group
How many hours do you work each week on average? approx 45 hours currently
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? locally most charge £3/hour, I charge £3.50 (and I'm full)
Hope this helps
sarah707
04-09-2009, 04:09 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
15 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
Local network
How many hours do you work each week on average?
4 days plus before and after school Friday
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
£3.50
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hope this helps! :D
fionamal
04-09-2009, 04:15 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 3 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? SCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 45hours
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £4.25
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hope you do well in your reports
caroljayne
04-09-2009, 04:24 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
I have been minding for 17 years.
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
I am a member of Devon Childminding Association, my LA network and local childminding group.
How many hours do you work each week on average?
40
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
£3.50
loocyloo
04-09-2009, 04:26 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 6 yrs as a childminder - i know some newly registered, and others who have been doing it 20 years!
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
belong to NCMA, my local childminding group and am in process of being networked
How many hours do you work each week on average? 50hrs!
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? between £3.50 & £5.00
good luck!
Pipsqueak
04-09-2009, 04:42 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
How many hours do you work each week on average?
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hi ya
Ok this is my 2nd innings as a minder - so in total I have been on the go for 5 years
Member of NCMA and local Childminders Group. I am a Support Minder and an inclusive network minder (also doing the 2yr piliot scheme) and also 'lead practitioner' on ECAT
I work about 30 hours per week plus another 10 for support and other stuff mentioned
Average fee in area £3.50
sdean
04-09-2009, 04:43 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 18 months
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? ncma, local childminding group, LA network, Accredited
How many hours do you work each week on average? 55 hours
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £3.50
Chatterbox Childcare
04-09-2009, 04:45 PM
[QUOTE=Harryblackdog;517782]Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
16 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
I am a member of NCMA, a network and accredited
How many hours do you work each week on average?
55 hours childminding plus 10 for paperwork
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
£3.85
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Helen79
04-09-2009, 04:58 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
1 year
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
no, looking to join the network soon
How many hours do you work each week on average?
33 minding, loads more for paperwork
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
No idea of local fees, I charge £4 an hour including all meals
nannymcflea
04-09-2009, 05:03 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 4 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? NCMA,NETWORK,ACCREDITED
How many hours do you work each week on average?40 over 4 days
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £3-£4
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hope this helps,good luck.
Angela234
04-09-2009, 05:27 PM
Minding 6 years
Local cm group
45+ hours a week
Local fee's £3.20 - £4.80 an hour
Alibali
04-09-2009, 05:33 PM
Minding 3 1/2 years
Member of SCMA and local childminding group
I work 47 hours a week
Most cm's here charge a daily rate of £25 - £28.00, and 15 - 20 for a half day.
Before school £3.50 and after school session £10.
Not many use an hourly rate.
Good luck with your report.
miss mopple
04-09-2009, 05:38 PM
Minding 6.5 years
Belong to NCMA and local network
I work 55hrs a week
Local fees around £3.75 per hour
rickysmiths
04-09-2009, 05:38 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
How many hours do you work each week on average?
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
1. 15yrs
2. NCMA for 15yrs, now Chair of Regional Forum, Surestart Network, local Childminding Group
3. 55hrs a week + paperwork and Training
4. £4.50-£5 per hour
margimum
04-09-2009, 06:36 PM
18 YEARS
NCMA and local network
55 hours plus training and paperwork
£3.50 - £4 per hour:)
teacake2
04-09-2009, 06:56 PM
Minding 25 years
Accredited Network Minder
45+ hours
£3.00 per hour
Teacake2
The Juggler
04-09-2009, 07:00 PM
5 years in November.
NCMA, was member of network til didn't exist any longer.
I work 37 -39 hours per week minding plus at least 2 hours of paperwork.
Anywhere between £3.50 and £5.50. I charge £4-£4.50
Good luck with your research project!
Bitsy Beans
04-09-2009, 07:20 PM
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think?Been registered since March 2009, actually had a mindee for last 6 weeks
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? Member of NCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 8 hours a week
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? between £3.50-£4.00
HTH (sorry got to type some more as my message is too short!)
janiefear
04-09-2009, 07:56 PM
Hi there, I've been minding 6 years. Am a member of NCMA, was a member of Network but now they are open to accredited minders in Staffordshire and am in the process of setting up a local childminding group. I work about 30 hours a week at the mo, the average fee round here seems to be about £3.00 - £3.25.
Playmate
04-09-2009, 08:04 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 16 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? NCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 50
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £3.50 - £4.50
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Good luck with compiling your research!
her8y
04-09-2009, 08:12 PM
Minding 3 years
Belong to NCMA
I work 40 hrs a week
Local fees around £4 - £4.50 per hour
flora
04-09-2009, 09:38 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 8yrs
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc? NCMA
How many hours do you work each week on average? 25 HOURS ONLY DO AFTER SCHOOL
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? APPROX£3
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Good luck with your research:thumbsup:
chewy sweets
04-09-2009, 09:44 PM
Minding for 3 months
Member of the ncma
work 40 hours per week
charge £4 per hour!
mandy moo
05-09-2009, 12:12 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 15mths
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?
Ncma
How many hours do you work each week on average? At the mo 24hrs mon-wed
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area?
No idea I chg £4 per hour a couple other minders in the village £5 - 5.50 one CM £2.50!! dont know about the others
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
In response to your question
buildingblocks
05-09-2009, 03:40 PM
Hi Everyone
Just some last minute research questions to cross reference with my other findings. My report has to be in on Monday. I won't have to bother you much more.
How long have you been minding? The average is supposed to be five years what do you think? 6 years
Are you a member of any Childminding organisations, NCMA , LA networks etc?NCMA and a local NCMA childminding group
How many hours do you work each week on average? at the moment 21 hours - 3 days but have done 90 hour weeks before working 6 days and overnights
What is the average childminding fee per hour in your area? £3.50
No need to go into great explainations, one word answers will be very much appreciated if you can spare the time!
Thanks a million
Jan
Hope that is of some use to you