Originally Posted by
Jumping Jax
So far when parents have come to view my setting they have been friends, friends of friends or recommended by other minders.
Yesterday I had my first visit from a couple who had seen me on childcare.co.uk. They were a Polish couple, took my address and post code and said they'd arrive between 4.30 and 4.45. They rang at 4.45 to say they were just leaving home and would be 10 mins, what was my address again, at 5 they rang again to ask for directions and then at 5.10 they rang to say they'd put the address in sat nav and were outside, they weren't even on the right street!!! Finally arrived at 5.20.
They asked to see all my planning, risk assessments and individual planning. All my certificates, insurance docs and CRB checks, checked the dates on them. Asked to see photos of all my outings, to make sure the children were safe.
Spoke in Polish to each other about what they thought, so I have no idea what they were saying.
They had asked my fees before they came, first question!
Asked again on arrival, during our talk and then rung me 2 hours later to confirm, even though it's all in the 'welcome pack' they went home with.
They asked 3 times if I was Ofsted registered, and said good that means we can claim money, if I follow the EYFS and if I share information on the children with parents.
Then when they found out that I used to be a teacher asked if which job I preferred?!?!
When I said childminding she asked why I didn't complain about the low pay?!?!
They did ask some regular questions about food, routine, tv time etc.
They also asked about outings/trips what activities the children do during the day etc.
They also made a point of telling me, 3 times, that they were looking at other minders so they could decide which was best and would let me know by tuesday!
Now I know that as a stranger they want to make sure I'm the right person to look after their child. But is this normal?
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