Qualified or not? 10/01/2014 12:14 - How Much Should I Charge or Pay (Locality: Carlow) ----------------------------------- Hi, I am considering taking up child minding in my new house. I have done child minding several years ago but have no qualifications only experience. I was intending doing child minding sooner but my house was not suitable/large enough. Now that I have the space I hope to change one of the bedrooms into a play room, put all the necessary safety equipment procedures in place i.e cupboard locks, fire guard, stair gate, do the necessary fire procedures, first aid kit etc. Have a programme of activities, breakdown the needs of each child, including dietary needs, contact numbers, contracts etc. etc.
I have an 11 year old son so am also an experienced parent.
QUESTIONS: How important is it to be Feetac child care trained? How important is First Aid training? How important is it to be registered with HSE?
I am asking these questions as I feel that as a mother and experienced minder that I do not need to have the above qualifications, but would anyone hire me without them? Thanks in advance for your feedback.
