helenlc
14-11-2009, 08:33 AM
My 10 month old baby is leaving at Xmas as parents have moved. They are still bringing the older sister to the school down the road so are planning to bring the baby to me until Xmas when they change the sisters school to one near them.
That's fine.
But yesterday a lady called me wanting to come and see me about having her 4 month old baby 3 days a week - starting on the 24th of this month!!:eek: So she is coming Monday to see me.
Obviously I cant do both babies. But neither can I afford to turn away this new lady for the sake of my 10 mth old only coming for another few weeks.
I have enquired with a friend who is a childminder near the baby;s new house as to whether she has any vacancies. Initially I was asking for vacancies from Xmas but have now asked her if she could have him from the week after next if this new lady signs.
Obviously there will be no notice period on either side. I would only charge the original mum for the weeks I have worked (she pays at the end of the month). Mum wouldnt have to miss any work as the other cm will be able to start immediately.
What I want to know is this - is it reasonable for me to say to the orginal mum (who is leaving at Xmas) that I have someone else needing me and that I cannot afford to turn them down when they are leaving in a few weeks anyway. And that I have found another childminder who is able to start immediately?
Thanks
That's fine.
But yesterday a lady called me wanting to come and see me about having her 4 month old baby 3 days a week - starting on the 24th of this month!!:eek: So she is coming Monday to see me.
Obviously I cant do both babies. But neither can I afford to turn away this new lady for the sake of my 10 mth old only coming for another few weeks.
I have enquired with a friend who is a childminder near the baby;s new house as to whether she has any vacancies. Initially I was asking for vacancies from Xmas but have now asked her if she could have him from the week after next if this new lady signs.
Obviously there will be no notice period on either side. I would only charge the original mum for the weeks I have worked (she pays at the end of the month). Mum wouldnt have to miss any work as the other cm will be able to start immediately.
What I want to know is this - is it reasonable for me to say to the orginal mum (who is leaving at Xmas) that I have someone else needing me and that I cannot afford to turn them down when they are leaving in a few weeks anyway. And that I have found another childminder who is able to start immediately?
Thanks