However, I have come across similar stories from other childminders about the apparent lack of available business.
In my opinion, the way to run a successful, busy childminding service is to offer what the nurseries and after-school clubs cannot - flexibility. I regularly work from 8am to 9.30pm and have an overnight license. My husband also became registered, which allows me to have a social life or meet other commitments like parents' evenings and PTA meetings. We work as a team and aim to help parents who do not always work 9 to 5.
These hours are not always worked every day but the chance is there to meet the needs of parents who, for example, work part time in the health service, and single-parent families. I also keep my fees reasonable.
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