Guest Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I have been feeling a little down this week. I was hoping that I would have my first mindies when the holidays started and I have heard nothing . I know its going to take a while but we are seriously strapped for cash and I am so desperate to start working. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I presume you've done the usual, posters in GP surgerys, health clinics. Have you put some in loal shops too? Maybe people are on holiday. Hope it picks up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 And make sure your local Children's Centres have your details too. Good luck dizzy daisy. Hope it picks up for you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 ask the pre-schools if they will put up a poster as well, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appletree3 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I found when I started up that suddenly everyone started getting in touch at the end of August to get sorted for September. When did you register? Posters at local schools helped me aswell. Hope it happens soon for you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm having the same problem aswell. I'm hoping it's because a lot of people are on holiday. Have you put an advert on netmums in your area? there is also a website called childcare.co.uk Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Hi - great advice already - just wanted to say 'good luck' hope you get some 'customers' really soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm exactly the same - have one little girl one morning per week - she was meant to be coming full time when her Mum found work but their circumstances have changed and she now won't be working full time. I have two brothers for after school in September but it's only for two hours but it's a start and hoping once I'm established in a School things will roll from there. Good luck Belinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPancakes Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Was away when you first posted so sorry didn't respond. Make sure you are listed on your Families Information Service (or your local equivalent). Often parents go through a list from them. Ours will put those childminders who have updated theirs most recently, at the top of the list. Also, ring around other childminders and make sure they all have your details. Just today I gave out phone numbers as couldn't take on requested business. Doesn't mean I don't have a place, just that I couldn't do that work. What goes around comes around. Very best of luck, Honey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Try investing in a Registered Childminder badge, too... I have one from the NCMA and another that simply says "Ask me about registered childcare".... worn constantly when I first started childminding which generated chats in the park, toddler groups, shops etc. I gave them a business card and was contacted - sometimes months later! This system worked for me (- and Waveawand, too, more recently!) Good Luck! Nona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Although not a childminder myself one of my mums did her training and then had a couple of bright pink polo shirts printed with her details on the back eg name, phone number and that she was a childminder which she wore for the first few weeks all day everyday (making sure she wore them when she picked up her own children from school and when she took them to the park to play too) which was particularly successful for her - she also had a magnetic sign printed x 2 which she put on either side of her car. She got really busy really quickly. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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