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Stay at home parent thinking of becoming a childminder, would love any advice

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  • 13-05-2016 9:06am
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    LegacyUser
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    Apologies if this is should be in the work section but I think my quesion really for other parents who childmind, so will probably get a better response here.

    I've been thinking about becoming a childminder for a while now. Currently I am a sahp to 2 kids (almost 3yo and 18mth old) and could do with the extra income. I have already completed pediatric first aid training and quality awareness training and I am awaiting garda vetting (for the last 3 months :eek: ). I am also in the process if becoming registered/voluntary notified. We already have a childproof house with all the equipment and toys.

    What I'm really wondering about is, is it actually manageable or will I end up tearing my hair out? As it is, I enjoy being with my own kids (most days!), we play a lot together and get out every day to the park or playground etc. Just worried that adding another child to the mix might tip the balance though. One other thing is that I don't own a car. Live within walking distance of the school and shops with good public transport. I could buy a car if I knew I was seriously going to give it a go, but is it actually necessary?


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    Moonbeam
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    I love kids and I did it for a year.
    www.childminding.ie is a great resource.


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    munchkin_utd
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    sahp ? Is that a strange eastern religion ?


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    Moonbeam
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    Please report post rather then trolling on thread.


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    munchkin_utd wrote: »
    sahp ? Is that a strange eastern religion ?

    A wild and crazy guess would be Stay At Home Parent.


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