Just want to do a little happy dance

[uf353432]

I took over a toddler group run out of my local school about 2 years ago and sometimes I would set up only to have maybe 1 other person pitch up. It was so demoralizing - so I took action!! I drew up an action plan which really blew off the cobwebs, I put in place a proper snack time with loads of fresh veg and fruit and a yummy carb treat, fresh home made cakes for the parents and carers, an activity every week, linking up with the local preschool once a month, end of term outings subsidised by the group, circle time with singing, sticky kids or stories. Just got back from the most amazing morning - around 20 familes came today with their combined 30 children. This included 7 new familes who had never been before. It was friendly and vibrant the new people joined in and talked to other people, the children played beautifully and we had an amazing sticky kids session at the end.

I just want to cry - happy tears - its finally taken off, all the perserverance and changes have made it a fabulous weekly session and I am just really chuffed. As a childminder in the local community I feel that I champion our profession really well to all these parents, we attract some really lovely childminders as well who are all great ambassadors as well and I feel utterly content right now.



So there was me thinking first session of new year would be a bit quiet - it was an absolute fabulous riot!!!

[VeggieSausage]

well done to you, glad your hard work has paid off x

[jelly15]

Well done. You should be pround as that is not an easy task you have had.

[mum2two]

Well done!

xx

[JCrakers]

Thats fantastic...really pleased for you Providing an opportunity like that will help the families so much..no wonder your so pleased

[Tealady]

Fantastic to hear. Go You!

[*daisychain*]

well done you !
The stay and play group I go to only has me and my 3 lil ones going. Theres hope for us yet !

[uf353432]

thankyou thankyou

no you are right it was blinkin hard work to get it sorted - a really tough task. I had to balance what we needed to do with what the school would allow, and keep the PTA happy - and then when we got people coming every week - keep them happy too! worth it though - every penny!

[uf353432]

well done you !
The stay and play group I go to only has me and my 3 lil ones going. Theres hope for us yet !

sounded like the group when I took it over - see look at us now!

[Ripeberry]

Sounds like a great group. Well done on sorting it. I helped 'rescue' our local pre-school a few years ago as the previous Chairperson abandoned it without finding a new committee. But now it's going from strength to strength

[Carol]

Thats great news enjoy the dance hehehe.

Well done xx

[uf353432]

Sounds like a great group. Well done on sorting it. I helped 'rescue' our local pre-school a few years ago as the previous Chairperson abandoned it without finding a new committee. But now it's going from strength to strength

isn't it a great feeling - when its YOU who rescues something. Well done!

[The Juggler]

well done you

[Polly2]

Thats fantastic congratulations!

[Tippy Toes]

Oh well done you! That sounds really amazing.

[Penny1959]

Oh that is such lovely positive news - hope for all us who are trying to establish group or give exsisting ones a shake up


Well Done to you

Penny