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Daddy Day Care · 28-07-2009, 03:30 PM

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I've had an enquiry from a parent wanting to care for her son Mon - Thurs all day from september and she wnats to come visit me on friday

I thought I was ready untill she asked to come see me now i know im not, iv'e got so much to do, I know i'll blow it,

I've not even replied to her yet im to nervous.

She lives in one of the nicest areas of town, and well lets just say my area isnt. This would be absolutley ideal for me, but doubt it will happen.

Thought getting my first enquiry would be the best feeling in the world but its not its the worst

lol

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Gareth
xx

**Hebs** · 28-07-2009, 03:32 PM

relax

you'll be fine

**Blaze** · 28-07-2009, 03:40 PM

Relax! Make a list of what you need to do then decide how long you need to get it sorted - them reply to her saying you can't do this Friday unfortunately & suggest a day next week - that gives you more time - then get on with your to do list!

**It's a small world** · 28-07-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Daddy Day Care

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I've had an enquiry from a parent wanting to care for her son Mon - Thurs all day from september and she wnats to come visit me on friday

I thought I was ready untill she asked to come see me now i know im not, iv'e got so much to do, I know i'll blow it,

I've not even replied to her yet im to nervous.

She lives in one of the nicest areas of town, and well lets just say my area isnt. This would be absolutley ideal for me, but doubt it will happen.

Thought getting my first enquiry would be the best feeling in the world but its not its the worst

lol

Helppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

Gareth
xx

Don't panic. Where people live doesn't make a difference remember that you are just as good as anyone else and she must think that to have got in touch with you.
You will be fine I'm sure you will impress...
Hope it goes well Kx

~Chelle~ · 28-07-2009, 03:41 PM

Calm down and relax, this is what you have been waiting for.

Just be yourself!

Now hurry up and reply or she will think you are not interested!

Good luck and let us know how you get on xx

**cabby** · 28-07-2009, 03:46 PM

take a deep breath and relax

just be yourself and you'll be fine

**shellib** · 28-07-2009, 03:49 PM

Yes i'd phone her just to let her know your stil interested...if she seems chatty have a talk with her over the phone, knowing some more details will put you more at ease, just go for it you'l be fine!

**cuffleygirl** · 28-07-2009, 03:51 PM

Don't be such a snob - she knows your address when she made the appointment!

You are confident, knowledge-able and caring that comes over in your posts - so what have you got to worry about? You'll do just fine!

**Polly2** · 28-07-2009, 04:00 PM

CALM DOWN

you will be fine!!

**sweets** · 28-07-2009, 04:05 PM

It doesn't matter where you live! one of my mindees lives in a MASSIVE house, its huge! in an affluent area. i live in a little (and i mean little) 2 bed terrace near to town! Mindees mum loves my house and says its cosy and how handy i am to town.
Its always scary meeting parents first time, but never as bad as you imagine its going to be! Just relax let them take you as they find you and look foward to the work! lol

**cs01** · 28-07-2009, 04:06 PM

I would reply asap as she might call more than one cm and someone else might snap them up!
Good luck!

**Spangles** · 28-07-2009, 04:22 PM

Try not to worry.

I think that the most important thing to a potential customer is that they like you and know that they can trust you and I'm sure that will come across as you chat.

Think about all the things you would want to know if it was the other way around and tell her about them - ie. safety, activities, healthy foods, sleeping, etc.

I bet you'll be great! I'll be thinking of you and sending you positive thoughts!

**newandlearning** · 28-07-2009, 04:35 PM

Firstly.. that's great news .. reply and have her come around...xx

when I was first registered I had someone come around who loved my
house because it 'felt' home-y... its not the area that matters its the
connection you both feel when you first meet... if you haven't already
I would suggest putting together a bit of a Parent Handbook.. this can say:
- a bit about you..
- what you plan to offer
- rates and what's included
- holidays/sickness
- settling in period

have a look at the Bromley Childminding website if you haven't already
done so.. there are some great policies on there which may help you figure
what you want to offer.. (excuse me if I'm telling you stuff you already know)..

reply to her email now if you haven't already.. and let us know what happens.. good luck!x

**Jules27** · 28-07-2009, 04:40 PM

Reply NOW and get her round ASAP!!! You will never be 'ready' for that 1st visit!!! You don't want her visiting someone else 1st and signing up - get in there, be yourself and you will be fine!! xx

**FussyElmo** · 28-07-2009, 04:44 PM

Reply whats the worse that could happen - she chooses someone else. But at least you will have the dreaded first visit over

**PixiePetal** · 28-07-2009, 04:52 PM

Go for it

Have you rung her back yet??

Don't worry about where you live. My town is full of people with money and big houses - I am not one of them

But I am good at my job and understand children.

I have looked after many children from well off families and they still give us the same niggles as anyone else - non payent, late pick ups etc and same good points too - nice kids and pressies on birthdays. Think positive and phone her

**sonia ann** · 28-07-2009, 05:03 PM

same as all the above replies gareth.....just be yourself....if its meant to be it will be fine....just relax....the anticipation is always the worst bit.....remember its your home they will be nervous as well

**angiemog** · 28-07-2009, 05:04 PM

Hi ya,
I was so nevous when I met my 1st parents what really shocked me was they said they were so nervous about meeting me! I assumed they would be ok as there were two of them and only me. It is very nerve racking but will be fine.... honest! x

**Twinkles** · 28-07-2009, 05:09 PM

and breathe..........................

I agree , stay calm , she knows where you live and doesn't care. I couldn't care less where people live or how big/posh their house is and it sounds like she feels the same. All interviews are good experience. Call her now !