Hi guys I'm thinking of getting a childminder for my 16 month old and I currently live in the Barnes area does anyone know any good local ones also if at all possible a Muslim childminder? Also What's your opinion between childminding and nurseries? He's currently in a nursery but I like the idea of him having one person he can grow to trust and learn from as with nurseries you have teachers switching throughout the day which feels may cause some attachment issues.
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We found both our sons childminders (we moved) through the council website so you can be assured they have the correct registration etc. he’s been with a childminder since 9m as a more homely environment was my preference for him as a baby. He’s now 2 and 3 months and I’m looking to sign him up for school nursery for the term after three to get him used to a more structured environment. Coming from a nursery you might find childminders less formal, maybe more like an aunty watching your child (not in all cases but most). My niece is the same age as my son and goes to a private nursery - they get regular updates I do not, lunchbox required for my son for lunch, nap instruction not always listened to lol… if childminder is sick/ on holiday I have to have my son at home. But I pay SIGNIFICANTLY less and my kiddo is thriving.