Unbelievable "good" childminder left children alone in the library

**Ripeberry** · 08-02-2011, 06:24 PM

For example, just last week I was in town and stopped in front of a cafe to give mindee a nose wipe (got a cold poor thing) and there was frantic banging on the window.
Looked up and these two old biddies that I'd never seen in my life we waving at me. I just waved back, trying to work out who they were?

Then later in the week, another parent told me "Oh, my mum saw you in town whilst she was having coffee with her friend" I asked "How did she know me?" and she said "Well, she's seen your photo on the website"

But then living in a small village I'm surrounded by stalkers all the time

**luiza.t** · 08-02-2011, 06:26 PM

Well, I find libraries really relaxing, my husband is having quality time with my daughter and I should be reading the papers, but due to what happened, I decided to chat. Can't see nothing wrong with it.
Anyway
Nobody here dont observe other childminders or even parents?
have you ever made a complaint to Ofsted about other childminder?
Off to cook dinner now, time on computer is up.
Will get back soon.

**luiza.t** · 08-02-2011, 06:28 PM

I just don't like to report people but yes maybe I should.

**Carol M** · 08-02-2011, 06:34 PM

If I had observed what you have seen I would not hesitate to report it after I had spoken to her at the library!
Carol xx

**LisaMcNally09** · 08-02-2011, 06:37 PM

This post reminds me of something that would be on MN or NM's. Not something i am used to reading on here. In most of our opinions (correct me someone if im wrong

) if we have problems with another CMs care we either have a word or report it, or even come on here for advice.

I for one love this forum because it isnt a place that is associated with pointless b**ching. This is what this post is as OP obviously doesnt want to report it or isnt asking for advice

**rickysmiths** · 08-02-2011, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by luiza.t

You can call me stalker.
But sometimes I do observe some childminders and their practice, and specially this one.
It is not that I went out to follow her and observe, we just happened to be at the same place on the same time and I did not want to get involved nor to be seen with her or be associated with her. And I would not leave there just because she arrived after me.
And if the children saw me they would also come and speak to me and I did not want to get involved or be left in charge of them or have anything to do with whatever she was doing and I have my reasons.

If you don't want to be envolved why are you posting? She could be a member of this forum.

**Katiekoo** · 08-02-2011, 06:41 PM

Sounds bitter, always v.odd posts.

**Mookins** · 08-02-2011, 06:41 PM

possibly a touch of green eyes montser showing their head

LuizaT have you got permission from your landlord yet? its just yousay you start work soon

**claire'scherubs** · 08-02-2011, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by LisaMcNally09

I think this post is very fishy???

Why would you spy on a CM in a library......then come on here whilst still in library to post about it without even saying anything to the CM or even ringing ofsted??

CM bashing for no reason??? Possibly

I don't like it either, something not right here

**Playmate** · 08-02-2011, 06:47 PM

seems a funny time of day for a cm to be in the library most of us are at home preparing for pick ups or tea at that time of day

aly · 08-02-2011, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by luiza.t

Well, I find libraries really relaxing, my husband is having quality time with my daughter and I should be reading the papers, but due to what happened, I decided to chat. Can't see nothing wrong with it.
Anyway
Nobody here dont observe other childminders or even parents?
have you ever made a complaint to Ofsted about other childminder?
Off to cook dinner now, time on computer is up.
Will get back soon.

u said you were still at library at 6?

**rickysmiths** · 08-02-2011, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Playmate

seems a funny time of day for a cm to be in the library most of us are at home preparing for pick ups or tea at that time of day

I was thinking that. The poster said 20mins ago she was off home because her time had run out and she is still on line!

I shall be watching out in the lib and behind every bush now

**nic t** · 08-02-2011, 06:55 PM

Are you serious or just trolling?

If you are serious then why are you spying on Childminders? Bizarre behaviour!

If you have seen what you say then posting on here isn't going to solve the situation and ensure that the children in this Childminders care are safe. I would urge you or anybody else that saw a childminder behaving this way to inform Ofsted.

**candy cat** · 08-02-2011, 06:56 PM

I think every childminder is different and yes I would never leave my mindees alone in a library,but I go to groups and see other cm's do things differently to me and they may think that about me.....(whether they are good,satisfactory even outstanding) ie.....I go to toddlers and sit and observe the children,if they need me I am there,but I think this is a time for them to play and interact without adult intervention......others may see me sitting down and judge me as being lazy or not bothering etc some cm's follow their children around doing everything with them.....I guess what I am saying is we shouldn't judge and I certainly wouldn't like being spied on

If however you have serious concerns then report her,if not just forget it.

**zillervalley** · 08-02-2011, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by LisaMcNally09

I think this post is very fishy???

Why would you spy on a CM in a library......then come on here whilst still in library to post about it without even saying anything to the CM or even ringing ofsted??

CM bashing for no reason??? Possibly

i agree with this

**snufflepuff** · 08-02-2011, 07:22 PM

Do you mind me asking how you know that this childminder was graded as 'good'?

**oakie dokie** · 08-02-2011, 07:51 PM

very strange indeed!.....there were obviously other witnesses to the cm's so called bad practice (librarian). maybe you could perhaps both make a complaint to OFSTED. But then again the librarian would also be a witness for the CM if there was no bad practice at all.

**nannymcflea** · 08-02-2011, 07:55 PM

Well......

Concerned, report her, no-one here would have any issues with keeping childminding reputations at a high standard.

As for observing, that is fine also but remember 99% of childminders do a fab job and need no input.

BUT if I saw someone watching me I would say something. I would have been worried about paedophiles and would not let a strange male or female observe me without caution.

I hope your next trip out is less concerning.

**Mykidsrock** · 08-02-2011, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by aly

u said you were still at library at 6?

You know I was just reading this thread as well and got some what confused by her cooking tea now - cracking library she has if it also has the facilities to let you cook your partner and childs tea there! Wish they would open one up in my area.

Sounds a lot like sour grapes - old CM, friendship gone wrong, she's got turned down for childminding - the possibilities are endless. However if it was a genuine concern then she has failed in her duty to report it - clearly not that concerned then!