melanieabigail2004
24-03-2010, 11:46 AM
Hi ladies
I currently care for Z 37 hours a week and L for 24 hours a week (siblings). He has been given a school that is nowhere near me so I can't pick up. Parents said to me don't turn down any enquiries as they can't see it working out - haven't given me any other idea of what their plans are moving forward.
Anyway to cut a long story I had a enquiry yesterday (first one in 5 months) and they are coming to see me tomorrow (4 year old - every day 7.30- 6.30 some time spent at preschool starts at local school in September) - if they want to sign contracts I will have to terminate the other children as Ofsted won't give me a variation (had a long drawn out conversation with them yesterday and because it is not continuity or a sibling its a no unless I employ an assistant which is pointless given I don't know how long the ones I have will be with me) and to be honest I can't handle all that would need to be done.
I also took on a PA job a few weeks ago as childminding work is non-existent in my area and need to make sure I have some income. The new child would fit in perfectly with that job as well.
From a business point of view it makes perfect sense as its guaranteed money whereas the other contract could frankly end at any time depending on what other childcare they are looking for as we speak.
But I still feel bad - DH doesn't know why as the parents are a nightmare and they would serve notice on me on the drop of a hat if they needed to.
M
I currently care for Z 37 hours a week and L for 24 hours a week (siblings). He has been given a school that is nowhere near me so I can't pick up. Parents said to me don't turn down any enquiries as they can't see it working out - haven't given me any other idea of what their plans are moving forward.
Anyway to cut a long story I had a enquiry yesterday (first one in 5 months) and they are coming to see me tomorrow (4 year old - every day 7.30- 6.30 some time spent at preschool starts at local school in September) - if they want to sign contracts I will have to terminate the other children as Ofsted won't give me a variation (had a long drawn out conversation with them yesterday and because it is not continuity or a sibling its a no unless I employ an assistant which is pointless given I don't know how long the ones I have will be with me) and to be honest I can't handle all that would need to be done.
I also took on a PA job a few weeks ago as childminding work is non-existent in my area and need to make sure I have some income. The new child would fit in perfectly with that job as well.
From a business point of view it makes perfect sense as its guaranteed money whereas the other contract could frankly end at any time depending on what other childcare they are looking for as we speak.
But I still feel bad - DH doesn't know why as the parents are a nightmare and they would serve notice on me on the drop of a hat if they needed to.
M