How long before people get back to you?

**donnamarie2** · 21-02-2011, 12:13 PM

Hi, When people have looked round how long is it before they generally get back to you?
I had someone visit the other day she didn't ask much really and took a brochere away just wondered when to write her off lol.

**Alibali** · 21-02-2011, 01:51 PM

Mine have all got back to me the same day. However for a few friends it has taken up to a week.

**marnieb** · 21-02-2011, 01:52 PM

3 or 4 days is normally enough - it depends on the 'feeling' you get from them. It sounds as if you already think they wont be getting back to you, but if it's a maybe kind of feeling then I normally text and ask them to let me know within 48 hours if they require the space as I have someone else interested (even if that last bit is sometimes a lie!

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**Chimps Childminding** · 21-02-2011, 02:16 PM

On my paperwork it says that if i don't hear from back within 14 days I will assume they don't need the space and may offer it to someone else - this allows them plenty of time should they be visiting a few childminders/nurseries. Obviously if I have someone else interested I would then get in touch!

**muffins** · 21-02-2011, 02:32 PM

Yep i always leave it 5-7days before I give them a gentle nudge!

**donnamarie2** · 21-02-2011, 02:33 PM

Thanks, she said she had another place to look at that had been recomended ,i can't remember the day she said though!
It's very very quiet round here so this was my 2nd person that id got to look since i registered last summer!
The 1st person that looked came and i look after him before and afterschool since last oct but it's just not enough money and am wondering weather to jack it all in and find another job.

**donnamarie2** · 21-02-2011, 03:02 PM

She has just sent me a txt saying she is looking into her sister looking after her so would let me know .
I won't be holding my breath !

**Chimps Childminding** · 21-02-2011, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by donnamarie2

She has just sent me a txt saying she is looking into her sister looking after her so would let me know .
I won't be holding my breath !

My nasty suspicious mind working overtime here, but you didn't give her your Ofsted number did you

**Mrs Pootle** · 21-02-2011, 03:09 PM

She has just sent me a txt saying she is looking into her sister looking after her so would let me know .
I won't be holding my breath !

At least she has got back to you.