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17/10/2006 by Fashion Victim

Looking for a Private Child Minder

I am looking for some help in trying to find a Child Minder. I am a bit premature, as my baby isn't due until February, but I don't know where to start to look in Hertford. I contacted the local council, after chasing some what, I've decided to post a thread and see if other 'locals' can help? I've contacted the nurseries like Monkey Puzzle etc but they are taking the mick with the prices and it's not a one-on-one with the baby. I am looking for a Child Minder to either have the baby at mine or at theirs (depending on certifications/health and safety etc) and they would be insured to drive my car to take the baby out and about. If any mums/dads could help me with my search, it would be much appreciated; any information is greatly received. Thank you.


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Reply ID 28381

17/10/2006 by James007

I drove past a house on Amwell Lane today which has a board outside saying that they are registered child minders. I'll have a look tomorrow as I am out that way again. I'll email you the number.


Reply ID 28382

17/10/2006 by Dude

I'll keep an ear to the ground for you. What area of Hertford are you in, in case the person needs to come to you?


Reply ID 28397

17/10/2006 by kkey21

Hi, I am a fully registered childminder and i also have 9 years experience as a nanny, along with being NNEB qualified. I live in SG13 and mind children from my home. I have a little boy of my own aged 14months. I only ever look after a maximum of two mindee's together at any one time, due to wanting to keep it fun/enjoy it myself! Childminders only have a vacancy for 1 child under the age of one year, and my vacancy becomes free as from April/May 2007. If you would like to contact me with an idea of when you will be needing a childminder to start, and an idea of days/hours if possible i'll see if i can help. I have a portfolio with all the information on my setting for you to view. [email protected] Thank you.


Reply ID 28439

18/10/2006 by Fashion Victim

Thank you all and KKEY I am sending you an email. It would be good to meet up. My email address is [email protected]. I live by No.11 in the High Street.


Reply ID 28455

18/10/2006 by kkey21

Hello, i have replied to your email. Thank you and i hope to talk with you soon. K


Reply ID 28456

18/10/2006 by Jackieg

You can search for local childminders using the Young in Herts website. They all have to be OFSTED registered etc. http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/whitebox/cis.asp?cisid=5009&mapid=420 It would be worth visiting a few to get an idea of what they do first.


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