Originally Posted by
Dragonfly
Approximately 24 years. I registered when childminding was run by social services. Obviously lots has changed since them days, most apparent being the EYFS and requirements you have to have. I am always updating in my head and sometime manage to write it all down! I have a good relationship with all my parents and am always open to suggestions.Having said that as long as the children are safe, well looked after and happy the parents are.
Oh, one thing that has changed over the years is my house has become a mini nursery which it never used to. I think the home from home has gone a bit with all child minders nowadays.I think that is such a shame even though the children still benefit I think from being in a smaller more relaxed setting.After all what childminders are left ( very few in this area) are excellent carers 😀