Ahh what to do

[munch149]

I currently rent from my dad and cbildmind from
There. He lives abroad but is coming back so I have to
Move. We can't afford to buy. What is the likelihood of finding a rented house that will let me childmind. I also have a dog to make it even more difficult and have my own baby on the way. Really could do without this right now.

[FussyElmo]

There are plenty of childminders who live rented accomdation. When you are ringing tell them upfront that you are a cm, about your dog and your own baby on the way and then hopefully find you a house.

Would be nothing worse than finding somewhere and being told no

[AliceK]

I rent and also have a dog (and 2 cats and 4 rabbits) along with 2 young children of my own. On paper I sound like a really bad bet to rent a house to but I go and meet the landlord / agents first and once they see I am quite respectable and I then explain that as childminders we are regulated and inspected by Ofsted and Environmental Health and so we HAVE to keep the house clean and tidy then I have not had a problem. I also have inspection reports from previous properties which proves how nicely I keep my house, that helps.
It might not be as easy but it is perfectly possible if you go about it in the right way

xxxxx

[Penny1959]

My daughter has lived in 3 different rented houses and childminded from them all. She also has a dog.


Penny

[munch149]

Do you find you have to pay more

[miffy]

Just a thought but is there room for you to carry on staying with your dad?

Miffy xx

[Penny1959]

Do you find you have to pay more

My daughter has not.

Penny

[The Juggler]

oh hon, bad timing for you. I agree with the advice above though

[munch149]

Can't stay with my dad. I have younger half siblings so there would be eight of us in the house when mine comes along x