where is everyone from

[adele1985]

Ive posed a few threads on here and its just occured to me i havent really introduced my self.

My name is Adele and im 25. Ive been a childminder (working with another childminder in my house) for nearly a year now. Starting up on my own starting next month. Very excited about it :-) Ive worked with children for the past 9 years

I live in Yarm which is in the northeast of england. Ive been with my partner for nearly 5 years now and we are currently trying for our first baby. We also have 2 dogs a german shepard and a lab

Where is everyone else from, are you busy with children, how long have you been minding any other info you want to share

sorry im just nosy lol xx

[WibbleWobble]

well i am mandy and i am in crewe cheshire. I have been childminding since feb 2010 and i am full to bursting.

I started my foundation degree last october.

Before i became a cm i was a nurse consultant specialising in pharmacy. I taught both nurses and doctors. I have a teaching qualification but that is only for the over 16s.

I started minding cos i enjoy being with children and i wanted to be my own boss. Also i need to be at home cos i have an 18 yr old DD who has special needs. She needs me to be around to enable her to be independent (i know that contradicts itself)

After 20 plus years in the NHS i have never had such a great job. I love being a cm and am as proud as punch. My hubby supports me 100% and without him i wouldnt be able to do this.

oh....i have another daughter who is 24 and lives in london...she is another lovely person too

bet you wish you hadnt asked!


mandy x

[The Juggler]

well I've been cm'ing for 6 1/2 years, before that I was an HR Manager for 10 years. I started when dd was 2 and ds was just in reception year. Before that both my two went to a fab childminder which is why I wanted to try it.

Since starting I've been in college pretty much all the time (bar one year), doing my level 3 and then my FD and then my BA Hons top up year. I used to work 5 days a week all year round but can't cope any more so now work 4 days a week and 2/3 in the holidays (as most children are t-time only).

congrats on your nearly anniversary and good luck with the baby

[Monkey26]

I'm Jo and i'm down in (not so) sunny Devon, originally from Berkshire. I got married in November and we are in the middle of buying our first house which will have a playroom can you tell i'm excited about that bit the most?! Just so excited to have more space and to be able to close the door on work at the end of the day.

I've been minding 4 years now, was five days a week now i just do three (best decision i ever made, i'm so much happier!). I started minding during my final year of Uni, now have a degree in Education Studies and Early Years Professional Status under my belt I have recently had Ofsted to visit and passed my FCCERS assessment so can take government funded 3 & 4 year olds from next term. Oh, I'm also an auxiliary nurse at the rather large well known hospital down here!

I have a potential new parent and her two LO's coming to visit this evening so keep ya fingers crossed for me please - if she signs i'll be full again!

xx

[adele1985]

I'm Jo and i'm down in (not so) sunny Devon, originally from Berkshire. I got married in November and we are in the middle of buying our first house which will have a playroom can you tell i'm excited about that bit the most?! Just so excited to have more space and to be able to close the door on work at the end of the day.

I've been minding 4 years now, was five days a week now i just do three (best decision i ever made, i'm so much happier!). I started minding during my final year of Uni, now have a degree in Education Studies and Early Years Professional Status under my belt I have recently had Ofsted to visit and passed my FCCERS assessment so can take government funded 3 & 4 year olds from next term. Oh, I'm also an auxiliary nurse at the rather large well known hospital down here!

I have a potential new parent and her two LO's coming to visit this evening so keep ya fingers crossed for me please - if she signs i'll be full again!

xx

aww you will love having a seprate playroom. I dont know if i could cm without having my playroom on the night and weekends the doors just get closed and dont open again until the kids come lol..

Well done for all your qualifications. Ive got my level 2 and 3 in early years and education and in childminding but dont think i could cope going bak and doing anymore. I do love going on all the little night courses that helps with keeping up to date with trainnining (keeps ofsted happy lol)

[adele1985]

well I've been cm'ing for 6 1/2 years, before that I was an HR Manager for 10 years. I started when dd was 2 and ds was just in reception year. Before that both my two went to a fab childminder which is why I wanted to try it.

Since starting I've been in college pretty much all the time (bar one year), doing my level 3 and then my FD and then my BA Hons top up year. I used to work 5 days a week all year round but can't cope any more so now work 4 days a week and 2/3 in the holidays (as most children are t-time only).

congrats on your nearly anniversary and good luck with the baby

Aww thanx hun, we have been trying for a baby for over 2 years now hopefully we will get somewere this time. I am a bit anxciouse about starting up on my own tho really hope that i get more kids soon I love being a cm but wont get very far if i have no kids lol

[Aimi-jo]

Im aimi, Im in Surrey, Got married last August, Have two beautiful boys 2&5 only just registered, Really didnt want to leave my youngest and there is a high demand in my area for minders so i thought why not
Love this forum have got so so much useful info from it

[Baildon bears]

My names Hannah and I live in west Yorkshire, I have been minding for 3 years i am also full to bursting and love my job. I have two boys of my own 7and 5 years.

[Playmate]

Hi. I live on the south borders of Hertfordshire and have been Cm'ng for toooo long (about 18 years). Previously I worked as a Registered General Nurse. I work with my husband (Blue Boy) full time and I'm currently studying for the foundation degree. We have 3 children 19, 15 and 11. I no longer have hobbies or a social life because I eat, drink and sleep Childminding - I'm sooooo sad and really need to get a life

[LOOPYLISA]

Hell, im Lisa, live in west sussex

Have 1 lovely dd and a wonderful hubby, 3 cats, 1 who is expecting kittens soon! and 1 guinea pig, did start c minding but felt it wsnt for me (can't keep away from here), so now i am working for my step dad don't know if all that really made sence, im tired

[angeldelight]

Hi and welcome

I am Angel and I am where ever Enrique is ha ha

Angel xx

[The Juggler]

well I've been cm'ing for 6 1/2 years, before that I was an HR Manager for 10 years. I started when dd was 2 and ds was just in reception year. Before that both my two went to a fab childminder which is why I wanted to try it.

Since starting I've been in college pretty much all the time (bar one year), doing my level 3 and then my FD and then my BA Hons top up year. I used to work 5 days a week all year round but can't cope any more so now work 4 days a week and 2/3 in the holidays (as most children are t-time only).

congrats on your nearly anniversary and good luck with the baby

lol forgot to say where I was from born in Sunny Wales and moved to South London when I was 20. Still here 23 years later

[kats]

Hi im Kath, I live in Manchester and im a qualified nursery nurse. I have always worked with children in schools nurseries etc, i have 3 children of my own, a daughter aged 20, a son aged 15 and a son aged 8. I have been minding now for 3 years and at the moment i am full, it took me a good 2 years though to establish myself in the area i live in and for my name to be out there , i would say the main thing that worked for me was to go to all the toddler groups where parents are there with their children and are often looking for a good childminder. I love my job and working for myself is the best thing i ever did.

[slkeating21]

Hiya Im Sarah, Im a childminder in North Manchester. I work with my mum who is also a registered childminder, We both started childminding together in July 2009 and its the best thing Ive ever done. Ive got a 3 yr old daughter and between me and my mum we are full to the top with children I love being my own boss and I love looking after children

[Jo Jo]

Hello
Im Jo and a newly registered childminder in Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire,

[wendy222]

hi im wendy and i live in sheffield with hubby, 14 year old son,37 year old stepson and 5 grandkids xxxx im only 42 xxx

[Pipsqueak]

I am originally born Surrey bred in Sussex and live up North now

[Splodge]

Hi i have been a childminder for the last 10 years and before that i was a nurse. I used to live in West Yorkshire but for the last 5 years i have lived in a beautiful village in East yorkshire, the best move my family and i ever made. I have a ds almost 18, and a dd just turned 14, and after a year of being too quiet, i am now full to bursting too.

[hayleychildcare]

I am Hayley. I live in Newcastle upon Tyne with my hubby and 2 bosy aged 15 and 10.

I have been childminding for 4 years now and i love it.

I am nearly full, just 1 space on a Monday left.

[handeme]

Hannah, I guess your from Baildon from your sign on. I am a few miles from you, I am Idle, West Yorkshire.

Well I am a new mindee too, registered in Jan 11 but had to work a long notice period in my old job so started minding 3 weeks ago.

I live at home with my hubby and 2 boys who are 4 and 1. I used to be a legal exec dealing with debt recovery and litigation.

c x