Toilets at Playgroup

[*daisychain*]

Hi,
I am new to childminding and have just started going to a playgroup set in a church hall, that itself is only in it's second week. Last week there was only me there with my own child,my 2 minded children, my mum came along and the woman who runs it .
I am interested to know what everyone does reguarding going to the tolilet! If I need to take one to the toilets to change a nappy (9 months and 13 months and 17 months) so I am not leaving them with anyone else, it would meen putting them in the double buggy, which prob wont fit through the door, and bringing my DS if its him that needs changing. I cant put the buggy up in the toilets because that would meen leaving them whilst I do that !
HELP !

[rosebud]

I tend to stick to going to chidrens centres for this very reason. The toilets tend to be a lot more child friendly and I'm lucky to have several CC's near me with a good range of sessions on. I do remember having to take 2-3 children to the toilets when I went to a group at a community centre and never did find a way round it. Good luck!

[*daisychain*]

Thank you, i think I'm going to need it! This is the only group in my area that fits in time wise with my LOs

[Maza]

I've taken two to the toilets before, but never as many as you, I see your dilemma! Would a travel potty work? Maybe there is a private (ish) area that you could use withthe potty. Obviously you would have to risk assess it.

[sweets]

well im a naughty minder and would just leave the others with your mum for a few mins. im sorry but its not practical for ofsted to insist that all children should go with you to the toilet.

another way round it would be to take a changing mat and change the child in the corner of the room so you dont have to leave the others.

[*daisychain*]

I have thought about doing a nappy change in the corner of the room somewhere private, but the hygiene of it doesnt sit easy with me. I'd still have to go to the toilet to wash my hands !

[Cariad]

Thank youfor posting this question, if only to put my mind at ease that I'm nor worrying a out silly things. I asked this question the other day and the looks I got made me think I was asking a really daft question!
I don't think there is a definitive answer to this one as it very much depends on circumstances - facilities available and the children in your care. Despite this - any advice gratefully received!!