backdoor

Does anyone know where to post for an after school child minder? We are on the North Shore. I have posted at Gumtree and AUT. Very little response. We are desperate to find a suitable babysitter. However, we haven't even got to the interview process yet!!

Thanks,

Nishka

Woodlea

Sorry can't help - it seems the same down here in Chch, a complete lack of childminders. Have you thought about OSCARs - the after school care that most schools do?

I tried this http://www.babysitters4u.co.nz/ but didn't have much luck.

Good luck.

P2L

Hi Nishka

PM. Michelle (aka Michelle & Carl) they are in Torbay.

They have just landed in NZ. Michelle was a registered childminder in the UK, she might be able to help

Rosiesue

Try www.kidsmart.org.nz . It's run by Barnardos and approved by the Ministry of Education. All caregivers have been police checked; have a first aid certificate; references; completed caregiver training course. Their homes are inspected to ensure they meet standards. And they start from $4.50ph

backdoor

Thanks everyone for all your great ideas.

lardyl

KIDSTART - does what it says on the tin - we use em, all good, they have a North Shore Office, but they pay the caregivers peanuts mind - just heard they will be offering the 20hrspw of free care for over 3s!!!

Woodlea

Did anyone get this link to work??

I tried googling 'kidsmart' too but nothing resembling this organisation appeared.

Any ideas anyone??

Thanks,

Bob.

Rosiesue

Sorry, just double-checked the link. It should be www.kidstart.org.nz
Not very 'smart' of me

Rosiesue

Woodlea

Good on yer Rosiesue, that one worked - thanks.

Bob.

Am Loolah

http://www.kidspot.co.nz/category+20...Based-Care.htm

donnaf

We use PORSE for childcare (home educator) for our 3 year old - not sure where they cover though but are pretty widespread. They are in the Yellow Pages and we are more than happy with our home educator. PORSE also do the "free" 20 hours (up to £4 per hour).

Jude J

I'll vouch for them too. Two of my friends with toddlers use them and they are more than happy. Do check with Michelle though, she might be interested in doing it once she's sorted, and she is great. I'd be more than happy if she was looking after my daughter.

UKNZAUS

Awww thankyou Jude I'm def doing this once we're sorted. It will allow me to stay home with mine Lola would be a pleasure to look after too

lardyl

remember to ask me about this at the weekend - there are going to be plenty of people around with experience of using the childcare providers (and some with Caregiving experience, I hope) - should be a good source of info.
Oh yeah, you do need to to that sort of work for the love of it as the agencies (eg Kidstart) pay peanuts - and that is NZ peanuts, really small ones that are OK to feed to babies........

UKNZAUS

So it's not like in the UK where I set my own fees and work for myself ?? I'll remind you