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Becoming a group member helps you to keep in touch with developments in your profession at a local level and provides a valuable network of support, resources and social events.
why join Hart Childminding association?

Newsletters:

These are  sent out three times a year and are full of information about courses, special events

taking place and what the committee has been up to on your behalf.

Term time Drop In for memebers:

Takes place Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30 in Fleet. This gives the children an opportunity to play with others, do a craft activity, join in at song time etc. Childminders can find support with other childminders within the group over a cup of tea!  A small fee of £2.50 per childminder (not per child) to cover hall hire, drinks, snacks and craft items.
 

 

Study Evenings:

Study evenings take place for childminders who would like to update their skills and knowledge. A donation is asked for to cover the cost of certificates that are given out on the night and for refreshments.

Group Membership of National Childminding Association and Hart Childminding Association:

The NCMA offers a discount of £5.00 on  membership if you purchase your local group membership through them. Newly Registered Childminders get their first years membership of NCMA in their start up pack so will not benefit for the discount until their second year. If you are an existing NCMA member and wish to take advantage of this offer and pay your local group fee through the National Childminding Association please contact the membership secretary for HCMA’s reference number.

Membership Services

For more information on becoming a member of H.C.M.A. please see our contact page

Contact

Vacancy Scheme:

This brings together parents requiring childcare and Registered Childminders with vacancies. Childminder’s telephone numbers are given to parents looking for childcare. Details of all enquiries are logged in the ‘Vacancy book’, which is available for all to see at the weekly drop in.


Please keep the vacancy co-coordinator updated with regards to your vacancies. Update forms can be obtained from the weekly drop in, or you can ring and leave your name and new vacancy details on 07881794554.

Social Functions:

We all get together at least once a year around Christmas, usually for a meal and a few well deserved drinks!