Concerns about Childminder

skyeandeviesmummy

Follow your instincts and if you feel that its not right then find another child minder. Your mind wont be on your work if your even the slightest bit worried.

Bettyboop

pandas66, the childminder is in her late 30's-early 40s I would say. She isn't married and doesn't have a boyfriend.

Garnet_Gem

Maybe she thought it would be easy having a child to mind but if your daughter is mainly on her own with her and it seems as though they're both not enjoying it, I would search for someone else who has a proven track record of childminding. Children pick up vibes from adults and this woman doesn't seem to have a "happy" personality so it's rubbing off on your little girl.

lapat

afraid my child would be out of there by now

rapidly find another childminder there are plenty of reputable childminders listed locally on the web on some superb sites nowadays

can you ex not help out in anyway..?

Bettyboop

lapat, my husband is a field engineer and his job takes him places. He is based in London for the next two weeks : (. I have already called two from Opportunity Links and I'm now waiting for them to get back to me. I hope to sort this out this week and if I'm lucky enough by tomorrow.

Oldernotwiser

Apart from her not being friendly to you, are there any other problems? Surely if your child is safe and reasonably cared for then it may not be worth the upset of finding another childminder for a couple of months. Obviously things would be different if you thought that your daughter was at risk in any way and you would probably want to change if this were going to be a long term arrangement. Naturally your daughter's safety comes first but you won't want to put your job at risk just because the childminder isn't absolutely perfect. Talk to your daughter and the childminder to reassure yourself.

MissMotivation

Bettyboop wrote: »

MissMotivation, when we interviewed her I did ask about experience with children and she told me that she grew up surrounded by kids and that she has looked after her sisters son on many occassions. Thanks for responding to my problem.

It's differant looking after a nephew on an occasional basis to looking after a strangers child on a professional basis. My initial thoughts were that she was just not up for the job and I have to say that hasn't changed. My Daughter went to one Childminder who was so useless I took her away after 2 weeks.....this was also a registered Childminder and she just couldn't cope with the demands that children make on your time. Is there no way you can take a couple of days off work to look or a more suitable Childminder.....i know it's difficult but your child and their welfare is more important.

Rachie_B

try looking on https://www.emergencychildcare.co.uk

TheWaltons_3

Go with your gut instinct - how can you relax in work when you are worried about your child?


Personally, no way would I want my child with a moody childminder.... in ANY job a professional puts on a bright smile and gets on with it. They do their job. Anything in their personal lives should be stored and dealth with out of work. Children aren't soft, your little one will pick up on the atmosphere.

A child is the most precious thing we can ever have, I would be concerned about how my child is feeling all day with a stressed out/moody childminder.

You can get a child into nursery no problems, they are everywhere. Don't let your little one suffer because it's inconvenient at the moment to sort other care out. It's inconvenient, but not impossible.

Good luck.. I know I worried sick at the beginning and still fret over my little ones and our childminder is briliant.

AnnieH

I found childminers on this website http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/index.asp

My advice would be to go with your gut instinct.
For months I had niggling doubts about my previous CM and then found them to be totally unsuitable to look after my son! If I'd trusted my instincts and found someone else earlier I could have saved months of worry, but I didn't want to upset anyone.

Do what is right for your daughter and yourself before anything else.