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    did you start advertising your childminding services??

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    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.

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

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

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

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    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

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    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

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    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 *****. 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!
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    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

    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???

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    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

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    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 ***** first.
    Last edited by Mollymop; 13-10-2008 at 10:35 AM. Reason: mistake!!!!!!!!

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    once i was registered, i got myself on the CIS website, *****, 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.

 

 

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