Nicola Richards
Childminder in Kirkby
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Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login 06 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
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My name is Nicola, I am 47 years old, I have 2 daughters, aged 23 & 19. We live in a big detached house with a secure spacious garden with lots of play equipment, in the Shevington Park area of Kirkby.
After working for Local Government, Social Services for 23 years I decided it was time for a career change to do something that is rewarding and more fun.
I am Ofsted Registered, (Reg May 2010) and in Nov 2011 and 2015 I was rated Good.
I offer children healthy nutritional meals, engaging them to make our own soups, dinners and healthy snacks.
I offer free childcare places for two and three year olds subject to government requirements. (15hrs a week)
I work alongside childminders from all over Knowsley - we all liaise, share ideas together, we share the same work ethos and enjoy our planned activities and days out.
I have Public Liability Insurance via childcare.uk
I hold a clean driving liciense for business use
My safeguarding, Food Safety and 1st Aid are all up to date.
I attend and participate in regular training courses and Network Meetings to ensure I am upto date with changing legislation. I have signed up to attend 7 training courses so far this year.
I take the children to the local sure start activity centres, Mother and Toddler Groups to mix with other childminders / parents and their children. I take the children to Town Green park in Aughton, Coronation Park in Ormskirk Taylor Park in St Helens, Botanic Gardens in Southport, Croxteth Park for picnics and organised trips to Museums, Zoo's, Acorn Farm, Crosby Mariner, Martin Mere, Safari Park, Swimming, Windmill Farm, Monkey Forest.
My Experience
Excellent value childcare - 9 yrs in child care. Birth - 11 yrs
My Qualifications
I attended and obtained certificates in:
Safeguarding,
Paediatric First Aid,
Early Years Foundation,
Food Safety,
Observation, Assessment and Planning,
Meeting the 6 Areas of Learning,
Schemas for Children,
Equallity & Diversity for 0 - 60 months,
Health & Safety,
Autistic Spectrum Awareness,
Promoting Positive Behaviour
HENRY. (Healthy Eating & Nutrition for the Really Young
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young Peoples Workforce.
Makaton (Sept 12)
Nutrition for Children (October 12)
My Availability
I am available from 8.00 - 5.00pm.
I can do pick ups and drop offs to and from your home due to availability. School Pick ups, Full and Part Time
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
£35 per day
Includes; breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, trips to play groups.
Small contribution towards special trips - i.e zoo, monkey forest etc
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence [DELETED] (added 06/05/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Nicola Richards. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My little boy started with Nicci when he was 18 months. It’s always a hard decision to find someone to trust to look after your children but finding Nicci was the best thing we’ve ever done. She genuinely cares about him as if he was her family and she made him feel safe, happy and secure. We couldn’t have asked for a better fit for our family, she’s always been willing to go the extra mile. Nicci helped inspire his love for learning and supported us when we needed help and advice. Our little girl will start with Nicci soon and it’s so reassuring to know she’ll be appreciated and loved from the beginning!
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Kirstino
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on 16/09/2024
I took my daughter out of a private nursery as I felt she was not meeting the milestones for her age and every morning was a struggle getting her to go in
I started her with Nicci and it’s the BEST decision I have made
My daughter was shy only spoke to family members since being with Nicci she has became a lot more confident and absolutely loved going to her childminder Nicci
She has now stared school and is exceeding in all areas for her age and that’s all down to Nicci
my daughter wished she didn’t have to go to school so she could stay with Nicci forever
My youngest has also started when he was 6months
(now currently 18months )
And he too absolutely loves it and is coming on leaps and bounds with Nicci
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Claire
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on 16/09/2024
Nicci has been a huge part of our lives for over 3 years now, due to being my daughter’s full time childminder! Nicci goes above and beyond, my daughter absolutely loves her 🫶🏻
Nicci is not just our childminder she has become more like family. Nic came to my wedding as a guest, and my daughter’s preference was to be with nicci for the majority of the day; this shows their special bond.
At 3 years of age she is exceeding in writing her name, knowing her numbers, drawing shapes and overall in her development. I was shocked when she knew how to crack an egg on her own without getting the shell in the cake mix. Her level of knowledge around hygiene, table manners, etc is fantastic and it’s all thanks to nicci.
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Amanda
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on 23/02/2024
There genuinely isn't enough positive phrases to express my child's experience at Nicola's. She absolutely adored Nicola and Jane and although she left in September still asked about Nicci and her friends at the setting. The time, care and dedication Nicola gives to each and every child on an individual basis is exceptional! Everyone I know who is looking for childcare Nicola is the first name I recommend, although I would say get in there early as she is very in demand and gets booked well in advance.
Best decision I made sending my little one to Nicola's and she has prepared her for moving onto a school setting impeccable.
Thank you genuinely doesn't go far enough to show my gratitude.
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Kate
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on 21/01/2024
Our son started at Nicci's when he was 12 months old on a temporary basis due to the inconsistency of his private nursery during COVID.
He settled in so well that we decided to keep him there. I love the fact Nicci provides personalised care for all the children. She will provide excellent advice with regards to your child's development and maturity. The children get to spend a lot of time outside, weather permitting, which he would not be able to do at a private nursery.
Nicci will always try and help with emergency care if she is able.
I always knew my son loved Nicci but it definitely showed at a recent family party where she was also at. My son was not interested in me and wanted to go to her the whole day 🤣
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Jennifer
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on 15/07/2023
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