general enquiries

**kindredspirits** · 02-09-2008, 01:32 PM

I had a call this morning from a woman who wanted to know if i had space for her 9 month old and 2 1/2 year old full time - i do but only as long as i don't sign contracts with the baby that wants to start mid november - i've arranged for mum of baby1 to come and sign contracts at the weekend - but feel like putting her off incase the woman with 2 kids comes back to me. there can't be too many cm's in my area with 2 full time spaces free.

is that callous? i was so excited when she rang to say they wanted me to care for the baby but i could really do with 2 full timers as dh has no income at the minute.

what would you do?

**Minstrel** · 02-09-2008, 01:35 PM

Could you be really naughty and sign up the single baby and the older toddler and then apply for a variance to take on the younger sibling? Cheeky bu then you would have all three. Even more money if you think you could cope?

**childminder54** · 02-09-2008, 01:46 PM

at least you are having calls ive not had any for months

veronicaxx

**kindredspirits** · 02-09-2008, 01:46 PM

i did think that - but my own son is only 18 months and i am not 100% sure I'd cope with 4 under 3's!!!!

**Andrea08** · 02-09-2008, 01:47 PM

i did that, on my network we care for teenparents and their babies as they go back to school, for a while i only had under 1yr olds
ofsted passed me for 2 under 12mths quite quickly
give Ofsted a ring see how long it will take them to interview you but they will also want it in writing ok
good luck x