My Family Care - has anyone used them?

**SamBaker** · 06-06-2011, 10:53 AM

Morning all,

Really what it says at the top, I have had someone asking me if I would register, before I do I would like a bit of feedback good or bad?

Many Thanks

xxx

**SamBaker** · 06-06-2011, 03:05 PM

Hmmm, not looking good lol

**AliceK** · 06-06-2011, 03:15 PM

sorry, I've not heard of that one. I'm sure someone will be along soon who has though.

xxx

**SamBaker** · 06-06-2011, 04:18 PM

Thanks Alice, I hadn't heard of it till today.

**Chimps Childminding** · 06-06-2011, 04:23 PM

Sorry, I've not heard of them either!!

**Mouse** · 06-06-2011, 04:32 PM

I've just googled it, but it's not something I've heard of. Who asked you to join?

**sarah707** · 06-06-2011, 06:28 PM

Never heard of it.

Please be careful if they are asking for ££!

**auntym** · 06-06-2011, 07:11 PM

Ive never heard of it sorry

**alison** · 07-06-2011, 08:11 AM

I have had a call from them, to see if I could place a child they tend to work with big companies who are relocating staff, helping them move smoothly etc. as part of relocation packages. When my father worked for CAA they used to give my parents a short list of schools, where to get uniforms etc - I went to 12 schools as my father was firstly in the Air Force.

A lot of the drug companies use them, they seek out childcare vacancies, school places etc to pass on to parents, they do all the leg work and are paid by the employer.

They also look for emergency care cover, which pays well if you can do it!

**loocyloo** · 07-06-2011, 08:36 AM

ahhhh, i didn't think i'd heard of them, but reading the posts i thought i'd have a look ...

and it was familiar! i am registered with them as emergency childcare. i've had a few parents use me as either emergency last minute care, or for occaisonal days booked in advance! ( one of my mums company used them, so when the school shut due to power cuts then snow! she was able to book me through the company and her company paid !!!! ) the girls that run it are great on the phone and very helpful. you get paid at the end of the month and no quibbles!

**kel1983** · 07-06-2011, 09:00 AM

I am registered as emergency care. Not had anyone through it yet. Not even sure if it is worth doing.

**SamBaker** · 07-06-2011, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by loocyloo

ahhhh, i didn't think i'd heard of them, but reading the posts i thought i'd have a look ...

and it was familiar! i am registered with them as emergency childcare. i've had a few parents use me as either emergency last minute care, or for occaisonal days booked in advance! ( one of my mums company used them, so when the school shut due to power cuts then snow! she was able to book me through the company and her company paid !!!! ) the girls that run it are great on the phone and very helpful. you get paid at the end of the month and no quibbles!

Thank you, I just wanted to be reassured about the payment side of things, I know we dont have to pay out anything, but just wanted to see if anyone had had problems with payment. I might register then if I have nothing to loose.

**Blaze** · 07-06-2011, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by alison

I have had a call from them, to see if I could place a child they tend to work with big companies who are relocating staff, helping them move smoothly etc. as part of relocation packages. When my father worked for CAA they used to give my parents a short list of schools, where to get uniforms etc - I went to 12 schools as my father was firstly in the Air Force.

A lot of the drug companies use them, they seek out childcare vacancies, school places etc to pass on to parents, they do all the leg work and are paid by the employer.

They also look for emergency care cover, which pays well if you can do it!

They've contacted me about specific placements - I wouldn't register though if they want money to do so!

**SamBaker** · 07-06-2011, 11:19 AM

No they put a commision on your final price and they company pay it, from what I have understood

**debratina** · 07-06-2011, 11:28 AM

i had an email from ************ has anyone heard of them?
debra

**kel1983** · 07-06-2011, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by debratina

i had an email from ************ has anyone heard of them?
debra

Yes
I also got one too. Im not sure about it

**loocyloo** · 07-06-2011, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by debratina

i had an email from ************ has anyone heard of them?
debra

i think someone mentioned them on here the other day, just googled them and it looks like they are australian

so not much use here!

**kel1983** · 07-06-2011, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by loocyloo

i think someone mentioned them on here the other day, just googled them and it looks like they are australian

so not much use here!

no its definately for the uk http://www.************.co.uk/

**loocyloo** · 07-06-2011, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by kel1983

no its definately for the uk http://www.************.co.uk/

it looks like a similar site to childcare.co.uk. i think that was free to start with. can't see any reason not to register with them! x

**childcarenow** · 07-06-2011, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by kel1983

no its definately for the uk http://www.************.co.uk/

Hi,

I noticed the reference to our new website and wanted to give you a little bit more information about us.
Yes we are a new childcare website, we have not launched officially just yet, but we are contacting people to see if they would like to add their details prior to us launching officially.
Over the past 8 years, we have and continue to run a number of other recruitment sites relating to care, childcare etc. but this new website works in quite a different way to our other sites.

The main reason that I wanted to post was to clarify one key point:
We are a free website and we will always be free for childcarers, whether that be Nannies, Childminders, Babysitters, Maternity Nurses etc. We will not be charging you to post your details or contact users - you can hold us to this!

I dont want this post to appear as if it is an advert and if the moderators wish to edit my post, please do so, I am sure that you can also confirm, based on my email address, the we are who we say we are.

I hope that you enjoy using the site and if you have any questions do get in touch.