conservatories

**johnnydepp1** · 30-05-2008, 12:19 AM

hi i'm new

i was just wondering if you can have a conservatory when you childmind, if you can can it be full glass or does it have to be dwarf wall, because i dont want to get one then to be told that i cant childmind in it

any help apprieciated

**bubbly** · 30-05-2008, 05:53 AM

I have a conservatory and use it as a dedicated playroom. It has a dwarf wall and it's suitability has never been questioned. The inspector sat in it for my inspection last month and didn't mention any issues at all.

**anneriddington** · 30-05-2008, 06:53 AM

I couldn't manage without my conservatory I recommend them top tip though, make sure you have central heating plubed into it and we have a roof vent in ours on hot days we open it and the hot air rises through it making the conservatory useable all year. Here are some pics of mine being put to good use!

**berkschick** · 30-05-2008, 06:55 AM

I couldnt manage without mine either!

I use it as a playroom and mine is full glass.

Nothing was said about it being all glass at my inspection on Wednesday.

It is only a couple of years old though so is pilkington glass.

**angeldelight** · 30-05-2008, 06:58 AM

ooooooooh i am jealous

I want one

Angel xx

**miffy** · 30-05-2008, 07:09 AM

Me too!

Your conservatory looks fab Anne

miffy xx

**katickles** · 30-05-2008, 07:51 AM

My main room for minding is my conservatory - even as a family we'd be lost with out it.

**miss muffit** · 30-05-2008, 07:59 AM

i want one too

**johnnydepp1** · 30-05-2008, 11:12 AM

thanks for your replies

i might get a full glass one because they are cheaper, i am only 21 and my mum doesnt want kids in the house when shes there, so we comprimised and she said i could have a conservatory, but its a nightmare trying to get one, they all dont come with a fitting service and if they do, they dont fit in our area, i can get a nice one from b&q now all i need is someone to fit it.

**angeldelight** · 30-05-2008, 12:25 PM

Even if you have a conservatory though you are still going to have to be able to use some of the house - toilet - kitchen for eating - and what about doing crafts etc

I guess it would depend on how many children and how big your conservatory
is though

But your mom will also have to put up with children arriving and parents needing to see you etc
It might prove difficult to stick confined to one room

Good luck

Angel xx

**Banana** · 30-05-2008, 01:29 PM

We have one which is also used as a playroom

x

**emler** · 30-05-2008, 01:33 PM

I'm jealous too - I would love a conservatory to use as a playroom

Emler x

**summersue** · 30-05-2008, 02:08 PM

I have a conservatory and use it as a playroom its great because you can keep the rest of house tidy

**tortoise** · 30-05-2008, 04:56 PM

I have a full glass one, full of toys, I was inspected in January this year and the inspector was impressed that I could keep small toys like lego separate from the little babies but the older kids could still play with "older" toys.

**miffy** · 30-05-2008, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by angeldelight

Even if you have a conservatory though you are still going to have to be able to use some of the house - toilet - kitchen for eating - and what about doing crafts etc

I guess it would depend on how many children and how big your conservatory
is though

But your mom will also have to put up with children arriving and parents needing to see you etc
It might prove difficult to stick confined to one room

Good luck

Angel xx

I agree with Angel - I think parts of the house will need to be registered too.

It is very generous of your mum to buy you a conservatory to use for minding.

Good luck with it

miffy xx

**johnnydepp1** · 30-05-2008, 07:53 PM

oh, i am paying for it myself, i need to get a loan out, there will be other rooms registered, like the bathroom and the living room, but when my mum is in the house they will be in the conservatory, this will only be for a few hours everyday, when she is at work they can go in the house!

**angeldelight** · 30-05-2008, 07:55 PM

Sounds like you have it all worked out

Good luck with it let us know how it goes

Hey and dont forget to go and say hello in the hello section so everyone can welcome you to the forum

Angel xx

**miffy** · 30-05-2008, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by johnnydepp1

oh, i am paying for it myself, i need to get a loan out, there will be other rooms registered, like the bathroom and the living room, but when my mum is in the house they will be in the conservatory, this will only be for a few hours everyday, when she is at work they can go in the house!

I agree with Angel - you have got it all worked out

Good luck with getting registered

miffy xx

**Cammie Doodle** · 31-05-2008, 04:39 PM

Not sure how much money you are thinking about spending but Easy fit have an offer on just now for a 3mtr x 3mtr fully fitted one for £5, 999 its called the full Monty it includes The building of it, heating, electrics, flooring and blinds .

**brillminder** · 31-05-2008, 07:16 PM

i have one but only uses some times i know lots of minder use them as a play room think about heating and cooling in summer though as they can get very hot when shut up etc