Hi everyone, Had the call yesterday, they are coming one day next week but wouldnt say what day, my 1st one. The thing is we attend toddlers everyday, what if she comes and im not in or just about to leave? I dont plan any activities for mornings because we are out, what will I do with the children if no activity planned? Please help any advice would be great at this point im really nervous.

Did you tell the inspector that you are out in the mornings?

Yes I told her and her reply was: "I am the priority here" oh no hope I havent upset her before she has even got here.

Sounds like shes expecting you to cancel all plans.

Think someone might be on a power trip!

I would make sure you are in at least till 10am, if she's not there by then go out. When she comes be yourself. Play with the children, do drawing, carry on as normal. Good luck:thumbsup:

How old are the mindees? If they are old enough you could do a quick and simple pizza making activity or do something for the Chinesse new year, like lanterns or paper dragons. Don't panic!
Just make sure all your paperwork and permission forms are all in order, that your displays are up, cert and other important bits on show and enjoy the mindees.
Good luck!:thumbsup:

Hi everyone, Had the call yesterday, they are coming one day next week but wouldnt say what day, my 1st one. The thing is we attend toddlers everyday, what if she comes and im not in or just about to leave? I dont plan any activities for mornings because we are out, what will I do with the children if no activity planned? Please help any advice would be great at this point im really nervous.

u registered not long after me so does this mean im due doon.

Good luck hunny -

I didnt start minding until 5th Jan this year (3 weeks) and they are coming already. The children are only 10 months and 2 yrs. Hard to find an activity for at short notice. Please help Im in desperate need for ideas I can do quickly.

how about just doing a free painting session.

gosh same as me. i have a ten month old and a 3

Im not sure if messy play is a good idea. I plan to sit the lady at the table because I know the children will be inquisitive and want to bug her or mess with her lap top if she was on the sofa. They they will get stroppy if I try to stop them. I was thinking more of reading or freeplay, dont relly know what activity especially lasting for hours sometimes. OOOOOH im so nervous.

i can see what u mean. how about some jigsaws or animals on the table. and then possible some buildibg bricks as my little one like the bricks building and knocking down. its hard as u have the same ish age as me. u need to keep them busy. ill be in the same boat when i have mine. But i know my 3 year old will sit and paint well.

Thats a good idea, we will start with the bricks and go onto the animals and the farm then I can read them a story and hopefully is will be snack and nap time by 10.30. They get to me at 7am so they should be tired by then. Does the lady expect me to stop playing with the children to answer her questions or carry on and try and answer them as I go.

get some books touchy feely out with animals, some playing animals, a farm..... some animals to colour.... keep it easy and simple. good luck

Hi,

Just wanted to wish you luck :thumbsup:

Liz

Good luck from me too :thumbsup:

Miffy xx

Just wanted to say good luck

I am sure you will do just fine

Angel xx