come on you people that use a childminder

**Dragonfly** · 08-02-2011, 11:13 AM

I have been a member of this forum for sometime and think its absolutely brillant.

Childminders have lots of views, thoughts, ideas etc as well as moans and groans (alot understandably) wouldnt it be nice to hear from the people on this forum who USE a childminder to hear their views ideas etc? and moans! or would it not at all

**singingcactus** · 08-02-2011, 01:12 PM

I'd like to hear input from the parents too. It would be good to hear their voice.

**Bridey** · 08-02-2011, 01:14 PM

Isn't that what Mumsnet is for? This is OUR forum!

**buzzy bee** · 08-02-2011, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Bridey

Isn't that what Mumsnet is for? This is OUR forum!

Hmm I have to say if there were lots of mums on here I don't think I'd post as much or be quite as honest and open... I like having a place where there are just other childminders!

**Dragonfly** · 08-02-2011, 03:33 PM

Dont know what mumsnet is, it was just a thought.

Pipsqueak · 08-02-2011, 04:13 PM

My sons (ex) childminder is wonderful. She is a terrific colleague but as someone who cared for my son she could not be faulted. I will always appreciate her compassion, her flexibility and her just just being amazing.

**Helen79** · 08-02-2011, 04:14 PM

Probably an unpopular opinion on here but it's probably best that parents don't read this forum.
As a parent some things I have read on here have definitely put me off using a childminder.

Most of what is written here is very professional and as a childminder I understand why cms have the concerns and are asking for advice but often the replies do worry me as a parent who has a young child in childcare.

I agree it would be lovely to hear parent's views on their childminders though.