i have a mum coming in an hour to sign contracts and introduce the kids to my setting, the kids already know me and my kids :thumbsup:
but
do i offer them a cuppa? do i sit them on the sofa or in the dining room while we go over forms??
:panic:
kindredspirits
08-02-2009, 02:57 PM
good luck, i always try and offer a cuppa and we usually sit on the sofa to do forms but depends on where you feel comfortable. xxx
FizzysFriends
08-02-2009, 02:59 PM
cuppa and biscuits and I'd sit on the sofa its more relaxed.
Don't worry you will be fine.
beerheaven
08-02-2009, 03:02 PM
I too offer a cup of tea/coffee. I try to keep it as relaxed as possible!
Do it whatever way you are comfortable with.
Good luck!
:panic: this is my first set of parents
i have gone through all my forms to make sure i have everything sorted to look professional
how do you broach the subject of fee's?? :blush:
RedDragon
08-02-2009, 03:10 PM
I offer them a cuppa in my adult cups that are specially designed not to spill - bit like a baby's tommee tippee. They show the parent how I keep their children safe from hot liquid (but takes the roof off the drinker's mouth) :blush:
FizzysFriends
08-02-2009, 03:11 PM
Be positive when talking about fees, you are worth it, infact think of it as you are offering them a bargin!!
I would be prepared to send some forms home, the ones I have the for older children to fill out to tell me what they like to do, eat, etc I couldn't get filled out, think she wanted to do it with mom without me there so sent it home.
RedDragon
08-02-2009, 03:12 PM
Fees are a main part of it all.
I do leave showing the fees until last but don't be shy - builders tell you how much, hairdressers tell you how much (and you give a tip to them!!!!!).
I don't offer a discount and 1 set of parents bring three children to me.
yeah i have some forms for them to take away for mum to fill out but they are for the 4 year old, need one for the 8 year old :panic:
RedDragon
08-02-2009, 03:17 PM
As long as you have the basics (contract signed) you can say to the parent that you will prepare all the other relevant stuff for them - say you don't want to bombard them.
Plus, the 8 year old could possibly write down their likes/dislikes etc themselves (if that's the type of form you are talking about).
FizzysFriends
08-02-2009, 03:21 PM
yeah i have some forms for them to take away for mum to fill out but they are for the 4 year old, need one for the 8 year old :panic:
have mailed you
aww thanks hun, but i just printed one off from bromley :laughing:
well wish me luck :thumbsup:
i feel sick with nerves :(
marion123
08-02-2009, 06:04 PM
how did you get on hope everything went well :)
how did you get on hope everything went well :)
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
I have my first mindees
4 yr old J and 7 yr old J :thumbsup:
went fab, mum doesn't like nurseries so they are coming to me
happy with fee's including 4 weeks paid holidays :thumbsup:
they start tomorrow
Oh and those cakes i made are all gone :laughing: at least they like my cooking
marion123
08-02-2009, 06:08 PM
thats great news well done :clapping:
Jules27
08-02-2009, 06:12 PM
well done you!!!:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Twinkles
08-02-2009, 06:13 PM
Good news , well done :clapping:
emler
08-02-2009, 06:14 PM
:clapping: yay well done you :clapping:
LOOPYLISA
08-02-2009, 06:16 PM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
rickysmiths
08-02-2009, 06:17 PM
Well done.:clapping: :clapping: Glad to hear the cakes went down well. Also glad to hear someone else is getting some paid holiday. I've done it for years now and never had a problem.:clapping: :jump for joy: :clapping: :jump for joy:
:laughing:
means i can go on holiday in 5 weeks time on full pay :clapping:
i gave her my holiday dates
1 week in march
weekend in june
weekend in october
and was fine with them :thumbsup:
told her i can take another 2 weeks but i will give at least 4 weeks notice
FizzysFriends
08-02-2009, 06:31 PM
:clapping: Well done
:clapping: Well done
she signed pen pal permission slip too :thumbsup: :clapping:
peanuts
08-02-2009, 07:14 PM
depends where you feel comfortable, i used to get tea and cakes for all but dont do that now
jibberjitz
08-02-2009, 08:34 PM
Well done :thumbsup: Hope you have a fab first day :)
Liz
LeanneC
08-02-2009, 08:40 PM
Oooh well done hun!! :clapping: :clapping:
The very best of luck to you xx xxx
Polka Dots
08-02-2009, 08:54 PM
Fantastic news and well done. :clapping:
beerheaven
08-02-2009, 09:34 PM
That's great news. Well done you! :clapping:
Bet the cakes did it!!! ;)
Pipsqueak
08-02-2009, 09:36 PM
:excited: :excited: way to go girlfriend:clapping:
:laughing: @ beerhaven
it certainly got the 4 year old talking
he wants to make more tomorrow :thumbsup:
misst104
08-02-2009, 09:49 PM
fantastic news heather :clapping: Hope you have a fab first official childminding day. Are you excited?? Also well done on getting the paid hols, thats a real result :thumbsup: Let us know how you get on tomorrow hun. ENJOY!!!! :D
RedDragon
08-02-2009, 09:52 PM
:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: Fantastic - well done.xxx.
beerheaven
08-02-2009, 09:54 PM
:laughing: @ beerhaven
it certainly got the 4 year old talking
he wants to make more tomorrow :thumbsup:
A right little cook, eh?
Just pray he's not the next Gordon Ramsey! :rolleyes:
Chatterbox Childcare
08-02-2009, 10:11 PM
Have a fantastic first day - you have worked hard for it
Well done
Now the calls will roll in
Now the calls will roll in
i hope so Debbie, :thumbsup:
i'm not even on the CIS website yet :laughing:
can't wait for tomorrow, so excited :jump for joy:
peanuts
08-02-2009, 10:33 PM
good luch tomorrow
littlethistle
08-02-2009, 11:22 PM
fantastic :clapping: well done :thumbsup:
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