Nicola G
Childminder in Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Female Member since Sep 2013 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 16 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an ofsted registered childminder who lives in Gosforth and I attained my 4th Outstanding grade at my last inspection in January 2020. I have 2 level 3 qualifications relating to childcare and through training I have become an accredited childminder. I have been childminding for 23 years.
I offer a warm home from home environment where children are made to feel welcome, respected and valued. I have a large area that is used for childminding which is light, airy, clean and comfortable. I have a enclosed, child friendly garden, with outdoor toys and resources, which offers opportunities for outdoor play...at the opening of a door.
I have a wide variety of toys, puzzles, games, books and craft resources for children of all ages. I provide activities such as: Story reading, singing, arts and crafts, water/sand play and lots more, to support children in all areas of their development. I take children on regular outings to playgroups to give opportunities to socialise and make friends. We also visit places such as the: park, Laing art gallery, Great North museum, Discovery museum and Pets corner (Jesmond Dene). We are very lucky to have a lovely bridle path just 2 minutes walk from my house, and this offers opportunities for children to: feed the ducks, have safe country walks, see wildlife and have fresh air and exercise.
I work in partnership with parents, and strive to ensure that my childcare service continues to provide a high standard of care for the children and meets the individual needs of families.
My Experience
I have two daughters of my own aged 23 and 28 years old. I have been childminding for 23 years. I have cared for two babies under 1 year old. I have cared for a child from the child being 6 weeks old. I have cared for childminded children from the ages of 6 weeks - 13 years. I have cared for siblings and before and after school children.
My Qualifications
Cache Level 3 Diploma in Home-based childcare
Cache level 3 NVQ in Children's care, learning and development
Paediatric First aid certificate - renewed every 3 years
Safeguarding children certificate - renewed every 3 yrears
HABC Level 2 award in food safety
I am an accredited childminder which means I can offer 15 hours (30 from Sept 2017) per week Free Nursery Entitlement (FNE) funding for 3-4 year olds.
My Availability
I am available from 7.30am - 5.30pm from Monday-Thursday
I have a vacancy. Please contact me for information about the space I have available
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 16/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
£5.50 per hour for full time place. Please contact me to get up to date information about fees.
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/09/2023)
- UK Passport (added 26/06/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Inspection Report January 2020 (added 28/04/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 22/06/2017)
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