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As this is a very emotive topic I'm going to try my very hardest to give a balanced argument of the pros and cons regarding who should be providing childcare. Should it be the parents or is it wise... more

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  • 66 of 66 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 8 AnneLorraine1

    Member since 02/06/2010

    Reviews written: 257

    3 Stars Who Should Care For Your Child? Review with images 24/11/2010

    Advantages Advantages It's great to be the main carer and spend lots of time with your child.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It can be difficult to find good child care.

    As this is a very emotive topic I'm going to try my very hardest to give a balanced argument of the pros and cons regarding who should be providing childcare. Should it be the parents or is it wise/acceptable to use alternative child care? Do parents work full time to exist exist or is it because they can't compromise on a materialistic lifestyle? Should at least one of the parents stay at home to be the main carer, perhaps putting a career on hold or is it fair, or possible, to pas on the caring to a grandparent? Whilst I have my own views, over the years I have seen parents in many different ... more
  • 12 of 12 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    cheekychunkychops

    5 Stars Why choose a childminder? 02/10/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Able to have a hand in nuturing a childs development and skills

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can be very long hours

    As an Ofsted Registered Childminder I thought it might be useful for readers to know what we have to do to get registered, how standards are maintained and how we are governed. Becoming a childminder is not an easy option and you do need to be committed to a Childs development to ensure your business is a success. I have met both excellent and not so good childminders (very much in the minority) but, as a parent myself, I do believe childminders offer children a great start in life. How to become a childminder ####################### First ly you need to attend a pre-registration briefing ... more
  • 24 of 24 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    cookie-queen

    4 Stars How to get a good nanny (and keep them!). 02/02/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages You might find Mary Poppins.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages It might be harder than you think.

    This is a very long review. But it is something I feel very passionate about and it is a very important subject. You have been warned! This is the first review I have written for a while having had a chaotic few months. I wanted something I know so that I can ease back into it. I was having a play and came across this one. I decided it was a good one for me. Why? Well when I was 13 I decided I wanted to be a nanny. From then on I started making sure that I knew what I needed to get good marks in at school to get me a place on the NNEB (Nursery nursing diploma) course at college. I chose my ... more
  • 43 of 43 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    misslook

    4 Stars Work or stay at home 05/09/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages lots

    Disadvantages Disadvantages lots

    I know that this is a hard subject to write about, as many people have different views on this subject. This is my view on the subject and why I have chosen to live my life in this way. I met my fella when I was 16yrs; I had just started a course in Health and Social Care and was working every night as a waitress. when I was 18yrs my partner and I decided that we wanted a baby and so I came off of the pill and within the month I fell pregnant. I found that looking after Jake was quite easy, he was a good baby. He didn’t cry much and he usually slept through the night. So I thought that I ... more
  • 34 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Katie-Jane

    4 Stars Help on choosing a Childminder 08/10/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Normally only 3 children at max, Family Environment, You get to know the person looking after your child,Childminder recognised and checked by OFSTED regularly

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not always cover when Childminder ill/holiday, Child can't attend when ill

    Hopefully this opinion is in the right place. I can't advise on choosing childcare in general as I don't have the experience but this opinion is from both sides of choosing a childminder. Firstly I am a mother, secondly I am a Registered Childminder. My daughter is a toddler and I have stayed at home to look after her. I have enjoyed it so much that last year when she was about 3-4 months old I began to register as a Childminder. What is involved in becoming a Childminder.... Firstly, you have to tell the Childcare Information Service that you are interesting in finding out about this. They ... more