Happy Hares childminding services

16/04/2026

Sunny days should be spent at the park having picnics
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01/03/2026

Such a fun day out for the family. Please join us
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30/01/2026

Let's talk about the removal of the 10% wear and tear allowance once childminders move over to MTD shall we? I mean obviously it's fine, we'll be bought in line with other self employed professionals right?
Because they obviously have their customers coming into their house like mini whirlwinds and trashing it on the daily don't they?

I know loads of hairdressers with home salons whose customers regularly wee on the chairs.

All the plumbers I know have wrecked carpets because their customers haven't quite learned to take their muddy boots off at the door yet and are always missing their mouths when they eat anything.

I reckon every electrician I've met has 'artwork' and handprints and black pen.....pretty much everywhere because their customers were learning mark making.

Let's have a show of hands from the builders who needed to buy a new sofa because the last one was used as a 'boat, slide, house, climbing frame' by their clients!

And let's not forget all the make up artists whose lawns are now basically a swamp from clients running around and playing with vehicles and spades out there all Winter.

HEAVY sarcasm aside, this decision, once again shows us how misunderstood the unique nature of childminding is. We are lone workers. If we're not having to pay someone to fix the daily wear and tear we're cleaning, fixing, painting and laying down laminate in on our own time. When we lose the 10% we're going to be spending our time trying to figure out what percentage of our handprint covered wall is used for childminding (very little clarity from HMRC on this by the way) Is our time worth nothing then? You're looking at a workforce that already feels undervalued, misunderstood and are leaving in droves. We love this work and we know how much our parents need and value our flexibility and the uniqueness of what we can offer, stop making it harder for us to stay.

Childminders (and parents or anybody that supports us!!) sign the petition:

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754843

Retain the 10% wear and tear allowance for childminders, or introduce an equivalent alternative that reflects the additional household costs of providing regulated childcare from home and helps ensure childminding remains financially sustainable.

19/12/2025

We were fortunate to be able to join Reverend James and the children of Hormead CE First and Nursery School in celebrating Christingle.
The children were very well behaved and patient throughout, I recieved lots of compliments about them 😊
With everyone singing, it was very entertaining and was a great start to the festive period
We went home and done some christmas crafts
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11/12/2025

Story time is always a hit at Buntingford Library
Story teller makes it very engaging and bonus crafts at the end

11/11/2025

Making poppies for Remembrance day using different tools and materials.
This activity helps strengthen their fine motor skills by holding onto the glue spreader and gives them the freedom to be creative and design their own work.
Love to see them proudly show off their creations to their parents at pick up

23/10/2025

We love storytime at Buntingford Library, the staff are so welcoming and the sessions are so much fun

22/10/2025

Quick! Our very popular Fireworks Night Tickets are on sale now💥
Go to https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FKDL to book your tickets.
Parking available in field opposite the school (weather permitting)

22/10/2025

Setting up engaging activities at a table top to encourage this lil lady to be more confident to take more independant steps. She is on the cusp of walking! 🚶‍♀️

14/07/2025

Lots of fun in the garden using a variety of resources to help fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination and social skills