newcastle upon tyne... havent even had a call for months now

**hayleychildcare** · 03-08-2009, 02:02 PM

Im registered in Newcastle and while most childminders around me seem to be getting loads of calls and getting quite busy, i havent even had any calls......i must be doing something wrong...

**sue m** · 03-08-2009, 02:12 PM

No you're not, don't think that. It's how it goes. I've not had any calls for months, I have had a brother and sister for a year now and they leave next month because one is going to nursery and the other is going to be with Grandma so I hope I get a call soon too. Hope you get something soon.

**Hebs** · 03-08-2009, 02:13 PM

i'm in jarrow and just starting to get calls

good luck hun

**hayleychildcare** · 03-08-2009, 02:17 PM

Im thinking about making some flyers up an handing them out to passing parents...... does this make me look desperate? I live on a main road so i could just run out the house when they pass..... lol !!!

Pipsqueak · 03-08-2009, 02:39 PM

Its the same all over hunny. I am not too far down the A1 from you and its the same in my town

Up your advertising profiles and marketing, update with FIS every couple of weeks to keep you listing at the top of the pile

**Minstrel** · 03-08-2009, 04:17 PM

I have been feeling this way lately too so just to let you know you're not on your own! x

**Sarahbelle** · 03-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Yep, big slump here too! Have been advertising full time vacancies since Jan. Had one phone call last week for 12 hours a week. I've taken it, as I don't know when the next call will come.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that things will now start to filter through. Good luck to you too!

**helenlc** · 03-08-2009, 05:57 PM

Keep going - I had nothing for months and then 3 parent enquire in a week - one of whom I had to pass onto a friend (siblings that put me over my 3 under 5).

I used to read people on here getting new ones and talking to childminder friends and them getting new ones. I used to think What am I doing wrong? But honestly dont think its you.

Do a leaflet drop, update details in FIS, go on your local ***** and Gumtree.

Good luck and try to stay positive!!!

**zillervalley** · 03-08-2009, 06:05 PM

Hi

it is the same every where

once when the local authority updated cm details they got my details wrong,didnt know this till another mum at toddlers said, have you moved . as they saw my address and tel no was wrong.

just a thought if others are getting calls and you are not

ziller

**bibby76** · 03-08-2009, 06:10 PM

Just letting you know its quiet here to, no calls for nearly 4 months!!! I used to think i was the only one, but found out most childminders are the same!

So dont worry its not you, its the way things are at the moment.

keep your chin up

**childmind04** · 03-08-2009, 06:17 PM

Where abouts in Newcastle are you, i have cm friends in different parts maybe i could pass your detsils on for them to circulate??

Susan

**cher25** · 03-08-2009, 06:33 PM

Don't give up hope!
Im in North Shields and when i registered it took 5-6 month's before i got a call. And even then i only got 1 call, 3 day after school. Then last summer i got a few calls and took some little ones on. Had no calls since though despite having spaces.

**hayleychildcare** · 03-08-2009, 07:22 PM

Im in West denton/CHapel House Susan. My friend also CM said she should pass on details (she is fully booked now). I ve also just found out my only full timer is leaving as mammy giving up work. HELP........ Ive already advertised everywhere local and still no calls.