the new and exclusive NO MINDEES CLUB

**Tatjana** · 01-07-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Blackhorse

it's hard isn't it...
the childminder down the road from me is full and has a waiting list longer than my arm....
it is really depressing at times...but she said when she started it was the same...so there is HOPE!

Why won't she pass any onto you? Sounds selfish to have a waiting list when you're there with vacancies!

xx

**Tatjana** · 01-07-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Blackhorse

well she said she is giving out my number...so maybe something will come of it...
I just hope that it will be before I run out of my savings as otherwise I need to stop before I even started...and that would be really sad

Sorry, I posted before I read this post!

xx

**Blackhorse** · 01-07-2009, 02:02 PM

no problem..:-)

**Blackhorse** · 01-07-2009, 02:04 PM

but the waiting list thing is still a bit odd. - to me anyways

there are people on cm's waiting lists but go to other cm's in the meantime until a place is available...not sure if I like that idea to be honest...
but of course if people want to use someone specific they have to put the kids somewhere in the meantime...

**Pippa31** · 01-07-2009, 04:47 PM

I have heard of chilminders with lists as long as their arms BUT what are the parents doing in the meantime????

The problem I have is, there are so many childminders in my area that have been minding years so its getting my foot in the door........

Hopefully I have one lined up for Sept but it will only be for a year as she starts school next Sept... But a year is better then nowt....

I feel like I am forever waiting for the phone to ring......

**Tatjana** · 01-07-2009, 05:41 PM

In the case of being used whilst on a waiting list for another cm you can always hope that they will see how happy the child is with you and they won't bother moving them when the time arises

Talking of hope....the contract I delivered yesterday has been signed and they are starting on Tuesday!

So if they actually turn up i'll be graduating from this thread!

xx

**Andrea08** · 01-07-2009, 05:46 PM

hi every one please can i join,,,

i have over 8's for an hr or so after school only and want a full time baby b4 i make one of my own

ive visited vista print and had post cards printed ready to put up in shop windows so its now a waiting game,,

dont think my BF wants a baby so fingers crossed a family ring me soon xx

**Tatjana** · 01-07-2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Andrea08

hi every one please can i join,,,

i have over 8's for an hr or so after school only and want a full time baby b4 i make one of my own

ive visited vista print and had post cards printed ready to put up in shop windows so its now a waiting game,,

dont think my BF wants a baby so fingers crossed a family ring me soon xx

Aww bless you, I hope you get a baby very soon...preferably your own

xx

**Andrea08** · 01-07-2009, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Tatjana

Aww bless you, I hope you get a baby very soon...preferably your own

xx

ha

noooo thats why im a childminder pmsl ohhh my BF just fainted he thinks ive a bun in d oven not the pizza lol x x x

has every one seen the thread about free advertising for childcare? www.childminderfinder.??? something?

lv andrea

**Blackhorse** · 01-07-2009, 08:30 PM

yes I saw the link and added myself straight away..can't hurt!

**Andrea08** · 06-07-2009, 08:53 AM

well i added myself days ago and if i look for myself under Blackpool im not there??? i have to surch through all the list to find me??? oh well it might work fingers crossed for us all work could be round the corner

**Ripeberry** · 06-07-2009, 10:21 AM

I've just e-mailed the other parents who came to visit me almost 3 weeks ago, to see if they still need me for September as i can't stand the NOT knowing! Heard back from the other familly but they need a childminder closer to their home and not close to work (the dad only works accross the road from me).
He said he would return my info pack, but not received it yet, only accross the road mate

I've prepared some new advertising leaflets on photo paper so they look more professional and i've blitzed the local area with them!

Next, i'm going to send some to all the local schools, asking them to be put on the teachers' noticeboards, as i'm term-time only.
Can't think of what else to do?

**Ripeberry** · 06-07-2009, 11:04 AM

Yay! Hoorah!, Just had an e-mail back (see my message above) and the mummy she say YES!
She is still waiting to move house and will come along to sign the contract asap.
So i'll have a little baby boy from September...so exited!

Can i still stay in the club, as technically i don't have any mindees until next term?

**mrsslosh** · 06-07-2009, 11:54 AM

I am not yet registered as I only sent my forms off on Thursday of last week. I am very very worried about getting Mindees through the door. Does anybody know if I it would be a good idea to start advertising now??? I could say that I was "nearly registered" childminder reserving spaces now! What do you think good idea or very bad?

**Ripeberry** · 06-07-2009, 01:13 PM

Might as well get your foot in the door now. Just give yourself a realistic date when you'll be available. But in the meantime you can show people around your setting and go through your policies.

**Ripeberry** · 06-07-2009, 03:51 PM

This is what we want....membership of the club going....DOWN

**mrsslosh** · 06-07-2009, 04:15 PM

Thank you ripeberry,

I have had flyers printed today and agreed with the manager of the local toddler group that I can put them up in there and also she will e-mail all her contacts. I have posted an advert in the childminding section of ***** and Childcare.co.uk so fingers crossed I may get some enquiries.

**brightstar** · 06-07-2009, 08:48 PM

It took 7 months for me to get my first mindees, then 5 came along at once. I had a 5ft banner made, which I hung outside my house. It worked after about 8 weeks and i've since had to refuse another full timer.So take heart, it will happen in the end.

**mrsslosh** · 08-07-2009, 01:19 PM

Well only 2 days ago I started advertising as New Childminding Service taking bookings for September and I have had my first enquiry

**suet** · 08-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Hello, i hope you realise that this club is only a temporary one!! Calls will come just be patient.

Try advertising on *****.co.uk they are great and then there is childcare.co.uk both really good sites and i had loads of calls and e-mails form them

All the best,

Sue t