CM wanted for "a break"

[Bridey]

What if she suffers with chronic fatigue, post-natal depression or cancer? People need a break for all different reasons. I don't consider it any of my business what the parents do while I mind their children - as long as I know how to get hold of them in an emergency and they pay on time.

[Monkey26]

I have a little girl who has been with me since 17 months old, her mum is a stay at home forces wife - originally she did one afternoon a week, this quickly progressed to one full day and then 6 months into the contract two days a week and now she is off to school in september!

I have another little girl who attends 4 hours a week as mum is very shy and had noticed that this was rubbing off on her daughter so she sends her for the social aspect - dad is not on the scene - she will be upping to 15 hours in September when she eligible for a funded place

It's not my business to question people's reasons behind putting their child with a minder - its my business to run a caring and professional setting

The big perk of these two parents is that 9 times of out 10 they can be with me in minutes if needed as opposed to other parents who work in the next city and can take an hour + to get back xx

[Spangles]

A few of my friends do this, I can't see the problem if that's what they need.

Personally, it's not for me but I can see why they do it because although I adore every minute with my lg it would be great to have a few hours of absolute peace a week where I can concentrate on me for a change!

[Bushpig]

Just a thought, but after a hectic day today I was wondering if I could pay a minder to have my mindees so I could have a break? Preferably a minder with cheaper rates than me

A couple of my parents are home with babies when I have their toddler. One (who is heavily pregnant) drops her son off for a day to get things done. I don't mind what they're doing... working/abseiling/doing their nails/skinny dipping while I mind their kids, as long as they adhere to contractual times and pay me on time

[Mollymop]

AFter advertising my childcare on facebook I had lots of friends pm me asking if they needed to pop into town to do shopping/get hair done/go clothes shopping/clean house would I have there kids. I said I would if I had the space but would charge minimum of £20 per time - that put them off I can tell you they thought I would do it for my hourly rate of £3.25p. Sorry love but there is no way I am working for you so you can go and get your hair done for £6.50

[Bushpig]

Too true. I charge £10 PER HOUR for adhoc care... I seldom have space anyhow... but have had this taken up and paid, no quibble.

[tulip0803]

I have some children on ad-hoc contracts for their Mums to have a break. Works well for me as I get a little extra income when I am not full.

[blue bear]

I like the stay at home/needing a break ones as the parents are usually flexible on days and means I can fitvthem in around the other children.