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- daily diaries - do we have to? (19 replies)
- Ncma imvite- no thanks (9 replies)
- 11 & 13 month old together - how do you cope?! (8 replies)
- Four year old planning nursery hours. (11 replies)
- Starting up (0 replies)
- eskimo/inuit play figures (6 replies)
- Can I childmind in a property that is NOT my home? (3 replies)
- Rumour about car seats (11 replies)
- Not sure what to do here (4 replies)
- Decopatch? (34 replies)
- do you all handwrite your obs, planning etc or is it done on pc? (9 replies)
- How many more can i have? (30 replies)
- mum pregnant - when is it reasonable to ask her plans for mindee? (5 replies)
- DO YOU PAY IT OR ASK THE PARENTS? (16 replies)
- MAKES IT ALL WORTHWHILE EH! (14 replies)
- Seperation Anxiety? (1 replies)
- Quick replies needed- Is this an appropriate reply? (12 replies)
- Why cant parents ever collect on time?!!! (18 replies)
- multiple childminders from one house (6 replies)
- Thinking about becoming a Childminder. (2 replies)
- Nursery interview (1 replies)
- grannie (4 replies)
- jenny (2 replies)
- Apprentices (0 replies)
- Days in lieu for nursery hours? (5 replies)
- Why do some parents let kids play 18+ games on Xbox? (12 replies)
- Signing up for 2014!! (8 replies)
- No business clause in lease/getting permission to childmind from leaseholders - help! (7 replies)
- pre-schoolers portion sizes (3 replies)
- notifiying ofsted builders coming (3 replies)
- Could it worK? (12 replies)
- What would you do and how do you charge (3 replies)
- I'm new here. Hi! Car insurance for childminders advice needed (4 replies)
- World Book Day Tokens (6 replies)
- Before and after school only? (3 replies)
- Question 2 - Internet sites (5 replies)
- Question 1 - Visiting Book (12 replies)
- leaving pressie ideas please (2 replies)
- Any idea for a babies birthday gift for day today?? (4 replies)
- Best recent discovery/purchase for my setting (20 replies)
- New puppy - help me find my sanity! (37 replies)
- dark dens (7 replies)
- New childminder - parent wants input on my menu planner (11 replies)
- Mothercare Urban Detour Double Pushchair (14 replies)
- first ofsted grading inspection and i got GOOD yippee (17 replies)
- oh yes and I will stick a broom up my backside too shall I so I can sweep up as I go (25 replies)
- Childminding from an annexe (7 replies)
- tax office (3 replies)
- New mindee starting (6 replies)
- New buggy to fit in Vauxhall Zafira with all 7 seats up (9 replies)
- time off for sons operation! (3 replies)
- 'meeting the needs of 2 yr olds' conference in harrogate on sat? (6 replies)
- New eyfs insecptions (2 replies)
- Walking to school (3 replies)
- what type of car do u have? (10 replies)
- mum being deported (6 replies)
- The name for CRB checks has changed - 07.01.2013 (30 replies)
- 1st inspection!! help!! (0 replies)
- Birthday gift ideas for mindee please (11 replies)
- Variations (5 replies)
- I start the long road to become childminder on saterday (6 replies)
- Silly question prob but panicing!! (6 replies)
- first ofsted inspection tomorrow (1 replies)
- Crafty crocodile discount code (1 replies)
- Trying to set up a new routine and its tough! (3 replies)
- Changing insurance and question about contracts (2 replies)
- Any other non-drivers out there? (15 replies)
- Moving house (4 replies)
- What bugs you?. (27 replies)
- Please could you read and tell me if this letter sounds ok? Or word it better? (4 replies)
- 1st graded inspection this morning (15 replies)
- emergent, secure and ??? (6 replies)
- After school holidays.... (6 replies)
- Contracts advice (0 replies)
- recommendations for Cornwall holidays. (8 replies)
- so... today is the day we find out (16 replies)
- fao Richard (1 replies)
- Fussy eater (2 replies)
- Sensory Processing Disorder! (4 replies)
- Childcare whilst on courses? (3 replies)
- Tick list (5 replies)
- maternity leave plans (0 replies)
- Sources of Help (8 replies)
- can you childmind when living in a rented house?? also.... (13 replies)
- 2simple on android? (10 replies)
- Allowing children to go into public toilets (15 replies)
- Time changes! (5 replies)
- inspiration required please (4 replies)
- Housemaids Knee (8 replies)
- Might have my fitst child (8 replies)
- Ive got a body a very busy body (2 replies)
- Fire drills with very young children? (18 replies)
- How do nurseries get info from home? (4 replies)
- Noro question (3 replies)
- Anne's childminding (5 replies)
- Lavazza expresso maker (3 replies)
- Triple Buggy help (13 replies)
- Travel (5 replies)
- Pregnant Wife and Ratios (10 replies)
- Business Plan (4 replies)
- adhoc an variation, (5 replies)
- At least she's honest (14 replies)
- Where do your littleones whi have naps sleep? (20 replies)
- Increase for trip out to local play centre made without explanation (10 replies)
- Where do i start on my childminding career (1 replies)
- Bet I get a phone call soon! (1 replies)
- snacks for school (3 replies)
- Any one else had to close for the noro? (6 replies)
- Hello, im new and hoping for info to help my decision making, please (4 replies)
- Is childminding your only income, how do you manage? (11 replies)
- Fairytale (2 replies)
- Would you run for the hills?! (18 replies)
- Oh dear.... (14 replies)
- quandary...help! (3 replies)
- well...nice while it lasted (4 replies)
- advice on what I should do plz? (3 replies)
- How to put people off... (9 replies)
- SEF confused :( (3 replies)
- School pick ups - do you charge from when you leave to pick up (11 replies)
- LO that wont sleep unless being cuddled! (4 replies)
- Self Registration ideas (8 replies)
- ratios (12 replies)
- My best buy (9 replies)
- Caring for 4 children under four! (12 replies)
- What do you guys display on your walls? (22 replies)
- New 11 month old, own child being a nightmare (3 replies)
- EYFS (1 replies)
- Phil and Teds E3 double with the Lascal Maxi Buggyboard??? (3 replies)
- Variation advice please. (2 replies)
- CALENDAR OF EVENTS (9 replies)
- Winter animals (8 replies)
- Bit of advice (7 replies)
- Buggypod and nipper 360 (2 replies)
- well back to normal then today (19 replies)
- chalks in the play house yay or nay (11 replies)
- First potential client (11 replies)
- kids scarves that have gloves in! (18 replies)
- Wording Advice (5 replies)
- slow cooker porridge and other recipes (4 replies)
- Contract review and nursery school questions (4 replies)
- Too much stop/start this week - motivation help please (5 replies)
- Overnight care (1 replies)
- I want to start as a childminder - need advice please (3 replies)
- Changes in working hours (4 replies)
- cruise recommendation? (12 replies)
- Do any of you use 'community playthings' feeding chair? (6 replies)
- Anyone need to do a First Aid Course (Surrey area) (10 replies)
- help with wording for dog on childcare please (5 replies)
- Anyone from Swindon? (5 replies)
- 50% code for childcare.co.uk (4 replies)
- Can you help me track down this childrens book (3 replies)
- Childminding, EYFS Documentation insight needed (15 replies)
- Worms (3 replies)
- Back up childminder (3 replies)
- Steam Mop for Wooden Floors? (6 replies)
- What is wrong with people?!!!. (10 replies)
- how to amuse children when theres a big age gap (2 replies)
- Themes & Activity ideas for January (13 replies)
- Holidays (5 replies)
- Slow Cookers (20 replies)
- Feels like a slap in the face! (29 replies)
- Childcare Voucher Tip (2 replies)
- Potty Training Question (4 replies)
- Anyone working christmas eve? (20 replies)
- ADVICE ..BABY TOO HEAVY FOR CAR SEAT (15 replies)
- Are you looking forward to watching anything in particular over Christmas? (14 replies)
- What do you have for tea on Christmas Eve? (21 replies)
- Do you 'Track Santa'? (19 replies)
- Ofsted registration running out/re-new?? (2 replies)
- Accepting sick children (9 replies)
- safety window film question (4 replies)
- what should I do (3 replies)
- Yes, yes happy Christmas to all who are having next week off (4 replies)
- YAY last school run............ AAAHHH (5 replies)
- Child development theorist.. (2 replies)
- CRB (1 replies)
- the intention to remove comditions letter (1 replies)
- Diploma for the Childrens & Young Persons Workforce Level 3 anyone? (8 replies)
- Feel vey unappritiated (24 replies)
- sickness/appointment s cover (1 replies)
- Worried about new contract (5 replies)
- cheek (8 replies)
- Getting muddled up! (2 replies)
- Random text of the day! (11 replies)
- Suddenly decides to use the toilet (3 replies)
- do i...dont i..childcare.co.uk (9 replies)
- Excludig children-sickness (6 replies)
- Scotts Milk (24 replies)
- Claiming for milk (11 replies)
- won't have bottle (7 replies)
- Yay I finished today!! (2 replies)
- EYFS FOR PARENTS (7 replies)
- special first aid kit? (4 replies)
- Room on the broom (7 replies)
- after school children (10 replies)
- Smoking in cars - advise please (6 replies)
- On the countdown then BAM... (7 replies)
- advice please (6 replies)
- Why would you do??? (6 replies)
- Little Shop my FIL made... (9 replies)
- The cheek of it!! (20 replies)
- Crafty Crocodiles code (2 replies)
- Potty training help please (3 replies)
- giving notice (5 replies)
- Doll cots and pushchairs (8 replies)
- going toy free? (39 replies)
- Phil & Teds buggy board (3 replies)
- a family friend who visits regularly (5 replies)
- Travel Cots (8 replies)
- Feed normally or bland foods? (4 replies)
- Edinburgh childcare highest cost in Europe (6 replies)
- ..great parents... (6 replies)
- how do I make brown ! (9 replies)
- I think we all need a pat on the back (4 replies)
- kids and attitude (2 replies)
- How long did it take you to get your first 'customers'? (7 replies)
- Anyone been to/going to a Panto ths year? (15 replies)
- Confused re letter from Ofsted (13 replies)
- Norovirus question (2 replies)
- Child only plays with dolls, trying to encourage to diversify her interests. (9 replies)
- Taking photos off your camera/phone etc (5 replies)
- Xmas activites (6 replies)
- Urgent advice Please!! (11 replies)
- Safer Food Better Business for Childminders - updated (31 replies)
- Mindee (9mths) scared of DH (10 replies)
- Parent feedback form for Learning Journey? (5 replies)
- Can adhoc be included in continuity of care? (3 replies)
- Xmas works party!! (4 replies)
- My mind is buzzing! (3 replies)
- first client! (9 replies)
- book recommendations... (1 replies)
- what we do each day? (11 replies)
- to high vis or not to high vis? (5 replies)
- Parents still not turned up.... (19 replies)
- FREE MILK (1 replies)
- salt dough is fab (3 replies)
- Risk assesment for increase in numbers (2 replies)
- Im speachless!! (13 replies)
- Xmas presies (4 replies)
- sods law! (4 replies)
- Pogos and laminating.... (7 replies)
- Have accidentally eaten all the celebrations.... (9 replies)
- parent presents?! (7 replies)
- Does anyone find they spend more on themselves than usual in the xmas season! (1 replies)
- Christmas party! (18 replies)
- IM BACK, BEEN A BUSY WEEK!!! (7 replies)
- 5yo mindee & shoes!!! (9 replies)
- Find it hard to say no (8 replies)
- And my minded child had arrived.... (14 replies)
- Norovirus (7 replies)