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Mel

Childminder in Clacton-on-sea

5 stars

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Female Member since Sep 2013 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 17 May 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I've been a Childminder for 21.5 years please look at my profile i'm also Ofsted approved with a good. I have a good reputation and treat the children in my care like they're my own.we go to lots of nice places so the children have fun.

My Experience

I've been a Childminder many years now and in my care children have been looked after like my own. I've also always had a great relationship with all my parents.

My Qualifications

1st aid, safeguarding, planning observation & assessment for children, communicating with young children,introduction to the eye foundation stage,send,child development 12-36 months

My Availability

7am to 6pm mon to Fri excluding bank holidays

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Last Updated: 10/02/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

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Good
13 September 2022
Children form strong attachments and enjoy a wide range of learning experiences in this 'Good'-rated childcare setting. The provider demonstrates a clear understanding of children's learning goals and uses their interests to plan activities. Partnerships with parents are highly valued, and children's emotional needs are well-supported. Areas for improvement include consistently implementing physical development activities and enhancing younger children's vocabulary acquisition. Overall, the environment is warm and nurturing, supporting children's development across various areas.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
28 October 2016 - Good
10 May 2016 - Inadequate
11 July 2012 - 3
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My Documents

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  • First Aid Certificate (added 21/09/2022)
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Reviews

5 stars 5 out of 5
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Latest reviews

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Mel has cared for my children for more then 17 years.
My 17 still visits Mel for a catch up.
I have an 8 year old and 4 year old who still visit with Mel around school and holidays.
Couldn’t ask for a better child minder
Loving and kind
Helpful and supportive
Has taught my children so much even friendship
Thank you Mel

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by Avatar for Tori Tori on 09/09/2022

My 11 year old started with Mel when she was only 6 months old. She still loves going. My 2 year old loves going to Mel's too. Mel is the most amazing person. She loves the kids as if they were her own which is exactly what I wanted while I have to work.
My 2 year old is thriving in Mel's care, hitting milestones ahead of his time. He has formed amazing friendships there. Socially he is coming on leaps and bounds. Mel is very person centred, offering trips to a variety of local groups depending on what the children in her care like.
Mel offers a clean, safe, reliable service. I couldn't wish for better.
I'm not even bothering with nursery as the setting Mel provides is educational and fun with a more caring approach.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 18/04/2017

My Children have been with Mel for 2 years and there is no one better my 3year old absolutely loves going to Mel's and the same goes for my 7year old Mel provides a safe environment and is very imaginative when it comes to activities for all ages Mel has always provided me with a flexible and reliable service such a relief when I need to work on short notice.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 12/04/2017

Very clean house and very happy with the treatment towards the children. Very professional.

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by Avatar for Claire Claire on 12/04/2017

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