What do you call your business

**SparklingGems** · 02-02-2010, 03:36 PM

Im currently have doubts about the name I picked and wrote on my ofsted reg form

"Little Gems minding service"

I just wondered what others have chosen I think I want something more catchy.

**mama2three** · 02-02-2010, 03:42 PM

i like little gems , its nice.
I spent weeks trying to think up a name. i liked curious caterpillars but a fairly close minder has the name. also muddy puddles , little robins , curious minds ,the tree house . I wanted something that reflected our kind of setting , we are usually found in the middle of sherwood forest! ds1 suggested 'the zoo at 82'.
i would include something to do with your area too especially if you advertise on the car.

**harrysgirl** · 02-02-2010, 03:44 PM

Ahh, I really like 'Little Gems' its sweet!

**LeeAnn** · 02-02-2010, 05:00 PM

I like Little Gems

I chose Just like home because I hope that is what it is for my mindees

**nell57** · 02-02-2010, 05:41 PM

I dont have a business name, but I like your Little Gems

What is it you're unsure about in the name?

**Beckieboo** · 02-02-2010, 06:46 PM

I also like 'Little Gems' i think it is catchy. I decided on 'The Playhouse', finally after writing lists of names!!

**francinejayne** · 02-02-2010, 07:06 PM

I love Little Gems too! I'm thinking of having a name too - thinking of 'Jumping Beans' but again I'm not sure either!

**loocyloo** · 02-02-2010, 07:16 PM

i don't have a name, just my own ! LOL !

am thinking about one, but nothing inspiring yet!

x

**Pudding Girl** · 02-02-2010, 07:24 PM

I have a hatred of "Little ......." anything

sorry!

If you like it though that's all that matters.

**beccas** · 02-02-2010, 07:26 PM

i have along name that way when people google childminders or the area i live in i get hits.

safe 'n' sound childminding in wath.

jumpinjen · 02-02-2010, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pudding Girl

I have a hatred of "Little ......." anything

sorry!

If you like it though that's all that matters.

Why do you hate little??

**Pudding Girl** · 02-02-2010, 08:05 PM

Because everyone uses it, it's twee and I don't think it's very original

see now you made me explain and someone will be along to slap me in a minute lol

**guest3** · 02-02-2010, 08:39 PM

Mine's called "The Wendy House" for obvious reasons!
I haven't registered the name with Ofsted...do I need to?

Wendy xx

**Hebs** · 02-02-2010, 08:41 PM

mine is Brighter Beginnings Childminding services

as every child deserves a brighter beginning

**Carol M** · 02-02-2010, 09:00 PM

I just call myself

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**Kes** · 02-02-2010, 09:51 PM

I'm Little Monkeys.

TheBTeam · 02-02-2010, 09:57 PM

I only use my name, and now dh and i use our names, I am too embarrassed to have a name

**Hebs** · 02-02-2010, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by TheBTeam

I only use my name, and now dh and i use our names, I am too embarrassed to have a name

why???

**Twinkles** · 02-02-2010, 10:07 PM

My Dh is registering at the moment and I'm toying with the idea of calling ourselves ' Family Day Care ' .

TheBTeam · 02-02-2010, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Hebs

why???

I am a funny old beggar and find it really hard to speak or say things that are my own making up iyswim, I can relay facts and figures confidently, but when it comes down to my own thoughts I get really embarrassed. I can not easily share work I have created from my own thoughts, I used to have a cb radio handle and was too embarrassed to use it! Just one of my funny little quirks!

If I create something for my own childminding business, I am okay with showing the policies to parents, but if a cm friend wants to see it I get really embarrassed, same with assignments for exams! I have no idea why because i get very positive comments and am more than capable, just not at all comfortable with it, in fact it makes me really squirm, apologise profusely and go red and hot!