For those of you co-minding or working with an assistant.....

How many and what ages do you look after?

I'm taking on an assistant over the summer as new children are starting in Sept. We will have 4-6 under 5's of varying ages - 12 months to 48 months. On one day for example 12 months, 20 months, 36 months and 45 months. I've had an enquiry for a baby, I was hoping for another pre-school age as I'm not sure about adding an 8 month old. Would welcome any advice for anyone who has had similar.

Also, anyone work with an assistant under 18? I know they will have to be supervised and cannot be left in sole charge, presumably supervised would be sight or hearing? They're fine changing nappies/toileting etc after crb and suitability check?

I'm struggling with the employer side of things, so I was hoping someone might be able to share job description and employment contract they use, any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks