Have my first parents coming tomorrow

**aims** · 21-09-2008, 08:16 AM

I must be mad as I don't feel any where near ready, and given that I'm not registered yet, I was expecting to have to be.

I had a call from the other childminder on camp and a little boy she's looking after needs more hours which she can't accomodate so she asked if I wanted them passed onto me, and of course I did as it's eventually going to mean a full time place.

Well, the mum is coming tomorrow to see me. I have most things done, but not really polished up yet. I'm thinking of treating this a prelim meeting where she gets to see whether I and her son get on and she's happy with the environment he'll be in, I'll discuss my policies etc but not show her my hard copt until I'm happy with what I've written up, then if they're happy with me, invite them back once I'm regisitered for a more official meeting with all the paperwork and gubbins?

Does that sound like a good idea? Also, any tips for a first timer?

x

**Polly2** · 21-09-2008, 08:34 AM

I think thats sounds fine, very profesional!

Just be yourself - hope it all goes well

**balloon** · 21-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Sounds fine to me.

Hope it all goes well and your registration comes through in good time.

**aims** · 21-09-2008, 10:54 AM

Thanks,

Fingers crossed mum and little boy will like me, and if they do that my reg come through quickly.

Thankfully the other childminder is happy to hold onto him until I'm able to have him which it really nice of her.

x

**sarah707** · 21-09-2008, 10:57 AM

Good luck!

**disney** · 21-09-2008, 12:25 PM

all the best x

**Nikki's stars** · 21-09-2008, 12:31 PM

Good luck! Its amazing how quickly you will relax into things once things get going! I have my 2nd inspection this week (to give me my grading)

, ofsted rang last friday and will come either tuesday, wednesday or thursday. Am really anxious

**Mollymop** · 21-09-2008, 12:39 PM

Good luck for tomorrow x

**mum22** · 21-09-2008, 12:58 PM

As has been said, be yourself have some toys out for lo to play with, show them the areas you will be using and how you keep children safe, babygates etc depending on age, and give them a typical days routine and then ask them about lo's typical routine to see how you can best fit them together...

Best of luck let us know how you go