hi, i am just about to graduate and am due to start f/t work as a nurse but i really dont know what to do with re. to childcare options. Ive had a chiildminder in the past but she gave me notice (saying she had family issues and then continued to mind other kids) and im pretty sure its because when both my little devils are together they fight terribly. They're 8 and 5 and constantly squabble. they're fine when on their own and as there is no after school clubs around at the mo. i was wondering if it might be best to send the kids to seperate childminders. I'd like to know what the rest of you think to this as at this moment in time i really dont have a clue what to do with them.
You could try a new child minder, dont think your old knew her job. She should have known how to deal with kids squabbling. Seperate minders may be a option, would give your boys their own space.
How about an au pair? 2 childminders is a good option, I did this last year and the kids loved their own space, but is was very expensive. Now I have an au pair it's fantastic. I don't have to run around doing drop off's, pick up's! I dictate her hours as they change all the time. She lives with me so knows what's going on in the family. I was an au pair myself so I know it works well if you don't take advantage and treat them as part of the family.
Au pair is kinda outta my price range... Im a single parent, newly qualified nurse...i'll be taking home about the same as some ppl on benefits.
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Originally posted by Karen1poppy: How about an au pair? 2 childminders is a good option, I did this last year and the kids loved their own space, but is was very expensive. Now I have an au pair it's fantastic. I don't have to run around doing drop off's, pick up's! I dictate her hours as they change all the time. She lives with me so knows what's going on in the family. I was an au pair myself so I know it works well if you don't take advantage and treat them as part of the family.
I agree with Kim, try another child minder Gobraves, dropping off at the one place has to be easier for you and I`m hoping its cheaper. An experienced child minder would know how to sort the squabbling out and keep them occupied so they don`t have time to fight and after work the last thing you need to be doing is picking up from two separate places, you have to think about yourself too
I don`t know whether you have looked into help with childcare and hope your not offended but it might be worth looking into, help isn`t always common knowledge but is out there in some cases, its worth a try though
Just a little P.S. Au pairs are not very expensive. You are there to provide a home for them whilst they learn a new language/culture. In return they help out with children and light housework. You provide them with pocket money at the end of the week. Which is usually around £65 or there abouts. I am a single mum too and I would be lost without mine!
Originally posted by Karen1poppy: Just a little P.S. Au pairs are not very expensive. You are there to provide a home for them whilst they learn a new language/culture. In return they help out with children and light housework. You provide them with pocket money at the end of the week. Which is usually around £65 or there abouts. I am a single mum too and I would be lost without mine!
I`ve just read this out to my Hubby because I couldn`t believe their wage was so little but they get free board etc, so I know see it makes sense
