did you start advertising your childminding services??

not till I was in possession of my certificate, it took so blooming long almost 12m!! and I didn't want calls before I knew I had it and could take retainers/deposits etc.

As soon as, better to have number to say it's here when do you need me:D

BUt I'm on an RAF camp and there is always a demand fro childminders

I didn't do any formal advertising (still haven't:rolleyes: ) as my reg also took a very long time BUT I did let everyone who I spoke to know what I was doing.

i have kids waiting for me to qualify (as i'm willing to do late nights AND weekends)

2 before/after school pick up's (and hols) and 1 full timer :clapping:

I started when I called ofsted and they said all the checks are back they are just waiting for the cert to be printed.

Still haven't had an enquiry yet

I'm on the ICP course and I'm advertising already. I've had business cards printed which I have given out to people in the playground at school and put on my carboot table! Then I've done a website and put a link to it on netmums. I have also purchased a car magnet but havent put it on yet, I want to get a bit nearer the goal. I finish my first aid in 2 weeks so then I can actually send the application form off

go for it!
Paula

Paula, i think i'm at the same stage as you!!!

i have 2 more nights on the ICP course, first aid starts next week for 2 weeks

so will be ready to send things off to Ofsted in 3 weeks :clapping:

i too have business cards and a website, and i'm waiting to order a magnet for my car however i do have 2 car stickers should i put them on now???

I would put the car stickers up yes

Sometimes you dont get calls for a while so best to start advertising sooner rather than later

Good luck

Angel xx

I starting advertising after my pre-reg inspection. As long as you make people aware that you are registering it is ok. I advertised on Netmums first.

once i was registered, i got myself on the CIS website, netmums, and had other childminders keeping their ears open too. I was working so had to make sure i had a couple of mindees in place before i could hand my notice in, its all worked out fine so far though.