Hi all. I currently have my own 2 year old and 4 year old and look after another 2 year old everyday. I am wondering when my 4 year old is at pre-school, can I look after another child for those hours. Basically she is doing her 15 hours a week (5 mornings, 3 hours a morning)? As my child is not in my care so I only have 2 children with me? Any ideas? Thanks

Sorry no. Not until they are at full time school when your cert will change. Just now your cert will say no more than 1 in the early years. It doesnt matter whether yours are actually with you at any given time.

Sorry no. Not until they are at full time school when your cert will change. Just now your cert will say no more than 1 in the early years. It doesnt matter whether yours are actually with you at any given time.

Agree with Kath, your own children count wherever they are.

Miffy xx

I asked Ofsted on the phone about this, except I used the example that hubby had taken my own little boy out for the day. They said I could apply for a variation which should be granted. Not sure if your situation makes things different though.