i have just had an enquiry from a mum looking for a place for her 18 month old. i already look after two girls full time they are 21 months and 4 years and my own daughter who is 2. the mum is looking for care on a thurs and friday. my mum has my daughter on a friday but would still be here when the child arrived on the fri morning. do you think ofsted are likely to give a variation and how do i go about doing that?

should do - depends how long you've been minding, how you explain how you will cope etc - does the 4 yr old attend pre-school/nursery?? i did a chart outlinging all the kids on roll, the days and hours they attend and the new one at the bottom with their proposed hrs etc. it's only 2 days so dont see it being a prob.:)

I applied for a variation and got denied straight away. i had letters from the parents and everything. The inspector called friday afternoon and she was def in a bad mood. But you are better off trying than not trying at all.

No harm in trying

At least then you will know either way

Good luck

Angel xx

Good luck hun, let us know x