I am lucky enough to be in an area where childminders are in demand .. For now!

I have a lady coming to see me Wednesday night as i will have a space coming up shortly .. I like the sound of the hours she wants and the little fella age wise would fit right in with the two mindees i will have left ... However I have had three more enquiries all who are interested who I think want to meet me. One of them only wants ten hours a week and I think might fit around the first but the other two want the same number of hours and would clash. I haven't as yet told first person I have other people interested, do I tell her at interview? And if so will I sound like I am not interested in her? And as I will be seeing her first and if I like her should I still see the others? Sorry have never been in this position before and I appreciate I am lucky but not sure how to handle it ! Obviously want to get the best fit for me

First of all wait and see how you get on on Wednesday - you might not like her! If you do like her and she likes you hopefully she will tell you there and then that she wants you but if not then I would say you have a couple more people coming to see you.

Hope it all works out for you

Cx

Thanks for reply! She has just text me and said she is back to work 27th August and would want a few settling in session first (thank goodness!) so she will prob decide quite quickly ,, that means I have to too aarrgghh!! Will try pin down others interested!

I agree with Christine, meet her and see how you get on. In her favour she will be back at work within a couple of weeks so you'll be earning almost straight away - doesn't give much time for settling in though :rolleyes:

Miffy xx

I agree with Christine, meet her and see how you get on. In her favour she will be back at work within a couple of weeks so you'll be earning almost straight away - doesn't give much time for settling in though :rolleyes:

Miffy xx


No and he isn't quite two yet and the other little fella I have almost this age is quite clingy! I have to give my other mindee notice when I fill the slot, mum is on maternity and self employed and I won't be able to take the new baby too, but as she is breastfeeding she doesn't know when she is going to go back to work (baby is 4 months) .. Unfortunately she will be the type to just make her mind up and won't give me much notice and I am afraid if I leave it I won't full it so want to sort it now while I have enquiries! Was hoping to give her more notice but should be able to give her 5/6 weeks as couple of others are on holiday

Can't believe new parent left it so late either eek! Think she had a minder in the house and has suddenly now decided she would rather he had more company