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jadavi
15-05-2011, 01:21 PM
Hi Pauline, I posted a question about my business name that wasn't published. Can I try again? This is the post:

I'd like to call my child minding business Jac's Brats (my nick name was always Jack Sprat!) I wondered if would be seen as derogatory to the children? It seems in line with names such as Cheeky Monkeys and Little Rascals that other people seem to use on the forum.
Would appreciate your feedback please.

jac x

Chatterbox Childcare
15-05-2011, 01:22 PM
It is catchy but as a parent who doesn't know your nickname of Sprat I wouldn't pick up the phone

Sorry

muffins
15-05-2011, 01:40 PM
Personally I take cheeky monkey & little rascal to mean cheeky but brat to me says naughty. Sorry just being honest!:group hug:

Pauline
15-05-2011, 02:42 PM
Hi Pauline, I posted a question about my business name that wasn't published. Can I try again?
jac x

I don't know why it wouldn't have published but yes, by all mean try again :thumbsup:

I would also agree that while 'cheeky' and 'rascal' come across as intended to be endearing to children, brat would (to me) comes across as a negative description. :)

ClareG78
15-05-2011, 02:51 PM
I thiink I would avoid the brats bit as it does in some peoples eyes seem a little negative to and even if they have a child that would be classed as a brat they still think of them as a little wonder. Hope this helps

The Juggler
15-05-2011, 02:51 PM
i would not find that attractive as a parent. I personally think the word brat has connotations of children who are spoiled, badly behaved and not very nice. :blush:

tashaleee
15-05-2011, 02:53 PM
i would not find that attractive as a parent. I personally think the word brat has connotations of children who are spoiled, badly behaved and not very nice. :blush:

Have to admit I agree with Juggler... sorry :blush:

sweets
15-05-2011, 02:54 PM
sorry but i dont like it either, would put me right off.

why not just call yourself jac's sprats?

AliceK
15-05-2011, 03:08 PM
Have to agree with the others. I call my own children and sometimes mindees little monkey or cheeky monkey etc but in an endearing way but the word brat I feel is awful. Sorry :blush:

xxxx

newbie1512
15-05-2011, 03:08 PM
Honestly...... I don't like it and probably would not enquire but if your happy then go with it :)

gigglinggoblin
15-05-2011, 03:19 PM
It would put me off I am afraid. Not like cheeky monkeys or little rascals imo.

Jack Sprat is a nursery rhyme name so completely appropriate and very nice :)

Chimps Childminding
15-05-2011, 03:23 PM
I agree Jack Sprat sounds much better!

karen m
15-05-2011, 03:25 PM
i really would not contact you if that was the name,sorry but you did ask for opinions

Dragonfly
15-05-2011, 03:26 PM
:panic: no, I wouldnt of considered sending my child to a place called that sorry. Jack sprat alot better, always called my son that:thumbsup:

miffy
15-05-2011, 03:37 PM
Honestly? Noooooooo, I think it will put parents off calling you.

The dictionary definition is "a child, especially a badly behaved one" - don't think that's quite the image you're looking for!

Miffy xx

jadavi
15-05-2011, 03:43 PM
Gosh thanks guys - unanimous!!!

I could go with Jack Sprat but what comes next? Jack's Sprats Sprogs ha ha - no just trying to get something catchy.

I really value the feedback ...in fact have to go out and retrieve 2 posters I put up!!!

Back to the drawing board...

jac xx

Rubybubbles
15-05-2011, 03:53 PM
Gosh thanks guys - unanimous!!!

I could go with Jack Sprat but what comes next? Jack's Sprats Sprogs ha ha - no just trying to get something catchy.

I really value the feedback ...in fact have to go out and retrieve 2 posters I put up!!!

Back to the drawing board...

jac xx

TBH I would just go for Jack Sprat home from home childcare or somthing.

miffy
15-05-2011, 04:02 PM
If you want to use your name then I'd just go for "Jac's Sprats" - I think it's catchy and people will remember it.

Miffy xx

onceinabluemoon
15-05-2011, 04:10 PM
I dont like the brats name and wouldn't even consider using childcare called that.

TBH I dont like jack's sprats either because it sounds like jacks brats when you say it quickly which people probably will...

up to you though, its your business

jadavi
15-05-2011, 04:36 PM
Thank you everyone - I shall think about Jac's Sprats.
I would like something catchy

cheers feedback much appreciated as ever

jac xx

Pauline
15-05-2011, 08:10 PM
Sorry but if you say it quick Jac's Sprats sounds like Jac's Prats :o

Ripeberry
15-05-2011, 08:18 PM
Why not go with 'Jack's place' or even 'Jack's gang'? Or even have something 'pirate' going on?
Sorry, watching 'Pirates of the Caribean' at the moment :D

onceinabluemoon
15-05-2011, 08:36 PM
How about Jumping Jac's?

JumpingJacks
15-05-2011, 09:06 PM
Hi jac I found it hard to come up with something to go with jac as that's my name too :) suggestions were jolly jacs, jacs jesters, jiggly jacks, jazzy jacks.... Its a hard name to find something to go with. Hence I picked the name my son chose.... Jumping jacks :D good luck with your search x

Jac x

glitzygal
15-05-2011, 10:18 PM
JAC'S LITTLE SPARROWS sound fun,,,,

Toothfairy
16-05-2011, 07:16 AM
I like onceinabluemoon's idea of JUMPING JAC'S :thumbsup:

ziggy
17-05-2011, 12:41 PM
my ex - husband used to call our son a brat and i hate it, sorry

My business name is Busy Tots, living in northern ireland busy means mischievous and i like to think we keep busy in a good way by offering lots of activities

hope u come up with something catchy soon

JCrakers
17-05-2011, 12:57 PM
I like glitzygals idea....Jac's little sparrows (as in Captain Jack sparrow)

Becky x

georgie456
17-05-2011, 01:02 PM
Oooh I like Jac's Little Sparrows!

Twinkles
17-05-2011, 02:25 PM
I like Jumping Jac's :thumbsup:

SamBaker
17-05-2011, 03:28 PM
I did think it was funny and I think alot of my friends would find it funny (terrible sense of houmor:laughing: ) but I think I will have to go with the other's on this one, from a professional view :laughing: I like Jumping Jac's, you'll be lying in bed tonight and it will come to you, I think that's when I thought of mine 'TiddleyPeeps' lol!