Childminder query

[petra_29]

Looking for some advice regarding childminders. I am starting a new job in Sept and working hours will be 10-2.30. My (then) 2 year old will need childcare of some sort but I would prefer not to pay for a full day with a nursery or childminder as I don't need someone for a full (9/10 hour) day. Am I likely to be able to find a childminder who charges by the hour? Or can anyone suggest an alternative idea that I may not have considered.

Any childminders with vacancies - it will be for 3 days a week 9.30-3 (maybe earlier pick up on one of thise days).

Thanks in advance.

[leta]

Hi

Childminders charge per day not per hour .

The reason being is that they can not fill the rest of the hours and they loose on the full day pay.

Maybe parents with children that wants extra cash can help.

Regards 😊

[ludoscotts]

It might be possible. Some childminders who have afterschoolers may consider a shorter day if they have before and after school care of another child but not as common but I do know minders who have done this. If it's for more than 2 hours a day another parent cannot help if you are paying them as they have to be ofstead registered to look after a child for more than 2 hours unless it's after 6pm. Have a look on childcare.co.uk too as people tend to list hours and availability.

[leta]

Maybe you can try a nanny that has only pick up ? 😊

[leta]

Maybe try a nanny that has only pick ups?