Cinders65
29-07-2011, 09:16 AM
Hi,
Ive been childminding for a year now and have only just been "ticking over" money wise!
A few weeks ago I had an enquiry and visit from someone wanting a place for a 2yr old, obv I agreed as I had places.
They came and I felt uneasy as the visit went on, child has been to 3 nurseries, had 2 others caring for her and not "worked out" They openly say the child is "needy" and she quite obv runs rings round her parents.
They have asked me to take her and Im dreading it! Mum has been on further visits and inundated me with texts (10pm) and emails with various questions.
Mum is very anxious on how this child will be being left, so much so she wants to stay for all her taster sessions (defeats the point I think?)
Shes making me feel anxious as well now and wishing I had said no to her!
Im dragging my feet doing contracts as I just have a bad "vibe"
She wants to start in Sept. Now I dont know what to do! Shall I try a 4 weeks trial period or just say sorry I cant do it now?
Im not sure how I would be saying that im not continuing after the trial period.
Maybe she will settle down and child will be fine, but I have a horrible feeling and its playing on my mind.
I do need more children as finances are dire, but not sure if the money is worth it if Im going to feel like I do.
Sorry if this is long and waffly! :blush:
Ive been childminding for a year now and have only just been "ticking over" money wise!
A few weeks ago I had an enquiry and visit from someone wanting a place for a 2yr old, obv I agreed as I had places.
They came and I felt uneasy as the visit went on, child has been to 3 nurseries, had 2 others caring for her and not "worked out" They openly say the child is "needy" and she quite obv runs rings round her parents.
They have asked me to take her and Im dreading it! Mum has been on further visits and inundated me with texts (10pm) and emails with various questions.
Mum is very anxious on how this child will be being left, so much so she wants to stay for all her taster sessions (defeats the point I think?)
Shes making me feel anxious as well now and wishing I had said no to her!
Im dragging my feet doing contracts as I just have a bad "vibe"
She wants to start in Sept. Now I dont know what to do! Shall I try a 4 weeks trial period or just say sorry I cant do it now?
Im not sure how I would be saying that im not continuing after the trial period.
Maybe she will settle down and child will be fine, but I have a horrible feeling and its playing on my mind.
I do need more children as finances are dire, but not sure if the money is worth it if Im going to feel like I do.
Sorry if this is long and waffly! :blush: