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teacake2
05-04-2010, 02:39 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120552221990&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Hi hope this has worked, just seen this on ebay, she is advertising as a childminder, baby sitter etc. It does not say she is registered so I emailed her and asked, she replied that she is not registered, has anyone else seen this?:( :( :(
Teacake2
singlewiththree
05-04-2010, 02:41 PM
She doesn't say she is looking to do it in her own home though does it. She doesn't appear to be registered as she is very vague about what she is offering.
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 02:50 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120552221990&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Hi hope this has worked, just seen this on ebay, she is advertising as a childminder, baby sitter etc. It does not say she is registered so I emailed her and asked, she replied that she is not registered, has anyone else seen this?:( :( :(
Teacake2
either way
She should not advertise as a "childminder " when she clearlly isnt
If your providing care for 2 hours + you have to be registered !! END OF
Although she doesnt actually say weather she is doing it at her home ?
I am tempted to message also !!
it syas that she is available for babysitting and mothers help etc...and giving postcodes she can travel to.
It doesnt read asa childminder though {apart from title**
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 02:56 PM
Title states " childminder "
I have messaged .......awaiting a reply
she is also advertising as home help
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Home-help-care-carer-shopping-cleaning-CHARLTON-SE7_W0QQitemZ120552714998QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Loc al_Services_Other_Local_Services_ET?hash=item1c118 072f6
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 03:01 PM
I had the reply of
Telephone number + + + + + +
You live in yorkshire !!
clearlly not registered
cas2805
05-04-2010, 03:12 PM
How cheeky, people like her give us a bad name. I am sure there are parents out there who don't check to see if she is registered!:mad:
She is from where I used to live in SE18.
francinejayne
05-04-2010, 03:35 PM
I've just reported it as 'misrepresentation of title' and in my free text I said that she is not Ofsted registered therefore should not use the word childminder. No idea what will happen now!!!
beccas
05-04-2010, 04:36 PM
she put at bottom i am not registered as i dont do it in my own home.... then why say your a childminder
RedDragon
05-04-2010, 04:55 PM
Her title says Childminder
She is NOT a Childminder :panic:
I think if 3 or more people report it gets taken off eBay - I may be wrong - it's been a while since I read the rules on eBay's do's and don'ts.
beccas
05-04-2010, 05:23 PM
i reported her to ebay lets see what happens
primula
05-04-2010, 05:29 PM
I had no idea that there are childminders advertising on ebay! must admit it never occured to me to advertise there! has anyone else placed an advert on ebay and what sort of results did you get?
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 05:43 PM
Response was
I am not registered no, I dont care for children in my own home. At the moment I care for a boy weekdays after school in his own home until 7pm.
I also have a few clients who I babysit for in the evenings. I can recommend some good web sites if you are looking for a registered childminder.
Daftbat
05-04-2010, 05:44 PM
I agree her use of the word childminder is wrong but she does clarify what she is looking for later in the ad and specifies that she does not work in her own home.
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 05:48 PM
I agree her use of the word childminder is wrong but she does clarify what she is looking for later in the ad and specifies that she does not work in her own home.
she has changed it since this afternoon !!!
Must have had a lot of enquiries / questions
hollyoaksmad
05-04-2010, 07:03 PM
i dnt think its right to advertise on ebay i found another person doing the same
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Emergency-Childminder-Overnight-Care-Rainham-Kent_W0QQitemZ320499184138QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_lo calservices_Babysitting_GL?hash=item4a9f3d720a#ht_ 500wt_1182
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 07:06 PM
does say she is Ofsted registered though!!
hollyoaksmad
05-04-2010, 07:15 PM
i just think it seems weird tho on ebay
Rubybubbles
05-04-2010, 07:35 PM
i just think it seems weird tho on ebay
I have seen loads of people put adverts on ebay:) Just trying to promote their business I guess.
Not for me though;)
funfunfun
05-04-2010, 07:40 PM
I have seen loads of people put adverts on ebay:) Just trying to promote their business I guess.
Not for me though;)
Me neither
not whre there is teh forum , netmums and childcare.co.uk
I see she has changed the title on the original link to 'Babysitter' and further down on her other descriptions in other items she is either a babysitter or child carer now.