Would you let your child go to a 20 year old childminder if they had their own child?

Question

thinking of going down this carer path but as im still so young am worried people might not want to leave their child with me. would you want to leave your child with a young childminder if they seemed good and had their own child, so obviously knew about children? obviously i would be qualified and trained etc. i would be about 20 or 21 when i was qualified thanks.

Answer 1

Well to be honest i probably wouldnt. But it would depend on the childminder. what they were like. I think i would prefere an older more experienced person. But how do you get to be experienced if no-one gives you a chance. Just because your young doesnt mean you not going to be resposible enough. So good luck. Get all the training poss. First aid, nvq etc.

Answer 2

Yes, I would not hold age against them since they are grown and take care of their own child well.

Answer 3

I would take some required classes to add to your resume and I dont see why people wouldnt want you to watch their children.Take some classes on parenting and childcare, maybe get registered and a C.P.R. course is a must.

Answer 4

My babysitter is 13 so a 20 year old certainly wouldn't phase me.  However, having someone watch our child for a couple of hours while we go to a movie vs all day while I'm at work - age and experience would be a factor.  If you had all the credentials and I felt comfortable with you, I would consider it.

Answer 5

Yes I would. As long as they seemed capable, had the right qualifications and my daughter got on well with her then I would have no problems.

Answer 6

I would have to check out some references first.

Answer 7

I would not hold age against someone as long as they are experianced and trained.  Heck I had my own child at that age why wouldn't a 20 year old be someone to leave your child with?? To many people are stereo typing young moms and young people.  God Bless!

Answer 8

hi i would not hold your age against  you for the simple fact you  would have been to collage done same work as all the other students to become qualified in the first place i say go for it you have nothink to lose but lots to gain good look

Answer 9

I would have to flirt or have some kind of communication first. You could let them meet your parents which always works or you could set a low price or even show them awards you achieved to prove you're smart and competent. Show them you are great!

It's like making a friend.

Answer 10

Absolutely, not only are you young and have enough energy to run around after my 18-month old who I swear does not stop, even to eat, but at the same time she is being socialised with another child.

I know lots of people who have used childminders who are young and have children of their own. Not only do the children end up being really close friends but the childminder also became a close member of our friendship group.

If you had the qualifications and credentials, got on well with my daughter, could keep up with her and my daughter got on well with your child, I see no reason why I would say no to you childminding my daughter.

Good luck :)

Answer 11

i would actually prefer a younger person to watch after my child... in my opinion older people have probably been doing it for a long time and they kind of become numb after a while... a young person still cares and loves what they do.... keep in mind i'm 20 also

Answer 12

I would, as long as i was happy with the person, i was 21 when i had my baby. Good luck :)

Answer 13

If you are in England, you would have to have a home visit (and subsequent follow up visits) by a Social Worker, who would inspect your premises to ensure that they (and you) conformed to the Regulations, then you would become a Registered Childminder and able to accept referrals for child minding.

Answer 14

Possibly if you were trained and had your on child. you would obviously no what would be in the best intrest for the child. so i would probably leave my child with you under the right circumstances.

Answer 15

Experienced is one of the things I look for.  Have you kept children before (other than your own.)  At 20 I already had 8 years experience 11/2 of those were in a daycare center.  

A young age is sometimes a plus you will have the energy to chase after them.  Keep them occupied with something other than tv or videos.  Have a sample plan for the day for prospective clients to work for.  Try greeting them with a professional casual clothes on.  (No cleavage hanging out your shirt meeting the top of your trousers).  

Speak confidently, treat your age as a plus not a minus and others will also.