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i had a mum come visit me 2 weeks ago for childcare
kids are 3 and 8 months
she said at the time that she wanted me to care for the kids (various hours 2 days a week different days each week inc 7am starts), then few days later said she would get back to me as she was visiting other minders (told her fine but couldnt guarentee the space)
had another mum contact me last week for childcare ( 2 days a week set days), her kids are 18 months and 7 years, she rang today definatly wants me to have the kids and is coming on friday to sogn contraacts and kids will start next week
well.............. i have a dilema
i can only take on one family otherwise it puts me over my numbers :panic:
which would you go for???
caz3007
02-03-2010, 04:23 PM
The one that signs the contract first. You could wait for the other and they may not come back to you.
Good luck
1st family want to come thursday to sign, she isnt happy i have dogs and also asked "how long am i tied into the contract" :panic:
think i'll go with the 2nd family :laughing:
little chickee
02-03-2010, 04:30 PM
2nd family - its set hours so easier to work around.
What does the first person want you to do about your dogs?! and already querying her commitment? Not such an early start either.
2nd one sounds lots better.
caz3007
02-03-2010, 04:37 PM
I agree 2nd sounds better, set hours, at least you know where you are.
Cant believe other one already asking how long tied in for, doesnt bode well, does it
solly
02-03-2010, 04:42 PM
I would go with the 2nd one:) least you know where you are with days and hours
mummyof3
02-03-2010, 04:48 PM
I agree the 2nd one sounds best. To complain about the dogs, erratic hours/days then ask how long tied in doesn't exactly fill you with confidence! :rolleyes:
Anyway the 2nd one has a 7yr old so not long until they are not counted in your under 8s ;)
Anyway the 2nd one has a 7yr old so not long until they are not counted in your under 8s ;)
may :clapping:
Playmate
02-03-2010, 05:15 PM
Definately the 2nd one, if the other one is dithering she will probably continue and cause your further problems later.
i'm trying to work it so i can take on both (getting mum to comit to set days), then if 1st mum is OTT i know i have the 4 weeks settling in period
have said i'd keep dogs in kitchen :thumbsup:
jumpinjen
02-03-2010, 05:45 PM
that sounds like the best of both hebs.... get mum 2 to sign and get mum 1 to work her days round the set days of the first!!
Jen
that sounds like the best of both hebs.... get mum 2 to sign and get mum 1 to work her days round the set days of the first!!
Jen
yeah :D
she cant have it all :laughing:
Chimps Childminding
02-03-2010, 06:32 PM
I would go for the one with set days, but if you can manage to work it so you have both well done!!:thumbsup:
bexcee
02-03-2010, 06:56 PM
Also you'd only have one in the EYFS with the second family!! ;)
The Juggler
02-03-2010, 07:27 PM
2nd one. 1st one sounds like trouble already plus if you take on family number 2 you still have another under 5 space if you need it. And, you don't need to do the 7am starts.:D
fun house
02-03-2010, 07:50 PM
I would go for the second family like most other people.