Elizabeth Waddon
Childminder in Havant
Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 22 Oct 2024
My Summary
Term Time Only Childminder
About Me
Hello! I am a term-time only childminder. I have been registered since 2002 and am a member of PACEY. I have a clean driving licence and use of my own car. Paul and I have been married since May 1998 and we have two adults daughters together. We are non-smokers and live in a cosy mid-terraced house with a goldfish called "Salt." We have a back garden, and we are close to a variety of local parks. Our home is walking distance to Waterlooville town centre, the closest bus route being number 39.
Children who are in my care have the opportunity to play indoors and outdoors, experience all kinds of weather, and go on outings that benefit them either physically, creatively, or both. They have the opportunity to socialize with younger and older children and learn social skills like manners, being kind, respectful, and helpful.
The children always sit together for lunch and dinner, this is a time for some of the children to share their thoughts on the day and what they would like to do next. Even babies will also try to communicate while we are all talking, and we've had some really good gurgling and smiling from them, too! :) Everyone gets a turn!
I love to do games and craft activities with the children and have been requested to help make some weird and wonderful creations in our time, though you might need to use your imagination :)
My Experience
I've previously helped take care of over 33 children and the children that are here now have been here for a long period of time and, of course, I have experience having my own 2! I still keep in touch with children that I have cared for over the years. Happy to ask existing or previous parents to give references on request.
My Qualifications
I have attended the following courses:
Independent Childminding Practice
Vulnerable Children
Letters & Sounds
Paediatric First Aid, including Epipen training
Initial Child Protection
Food Hygiene Level 3
Early Years Foundation Stage
Safeguarding Children Level 3
CACHE Level 2 - Playwork Course
Awareness Raising for the Early Years
Level 3 - Diploma in Homebased Childcare.
PEEP
Anaphylaxis Awareness (How to manage safety)
I've also completed 3 terms of baby signing.
My Availability
Currently working term-time only. Normal working hours are from 8 am to 6pm, 5 days a week. Although other arrangements may be discussed, so please ask. Settling in periods can be discussed for some school holiday periods.
I am happy to reply to text messages should you find this an easier way of communication. Otherwise please phone or email we can tell you whether or not I am able to help.
I am approx 5/10 minutes drive from QA Hospital near to Purbrook Junior School.
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 21/10/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
I do not charge you a retainer during the school holidays (according to the Hampshire County timetable), and you can not use my service during this time unless we agree well in advance. I occasionally open during the holidays to settle in new children or over the summer to re-settle existing children before returning to the settings normal opening hours.
I also operate a budget scheme so that childcare costs are evened out throughout the year. Please ask about this.
Fees do include most outings:
Your child is likely to go on one or more (but not all) of the following outings whilst in my care, depending on their age and the amount of time they are here. These are the most regular of any outing that we do during term time, during the day; Singing groups, Play centres, Swimming, Soft play, Toddler Group, Childminding Group, Farms, the Zoo, Country Parks, Beaches, Museums, Aquarium, Library, cinema, and Beaches. Occasionally we have the opportunity to take the train to different places for the day and the last time we did this we went to the Theatre in Winchester to watch Dear Zoo, all the children enjoyed this special trip!
All outings are covered under our contract unless the cost exceeds £5.00 per child (Marwell Zoo, for example), in which case we may approach you for the remainder fee - before we plan to go.
We also have an allotment, and the children learn to sow their own seeds, nurture plants, and then harvest when they are ready.
Not included;
Food, formula, or other milks, food from baby jars, nappies, wipes, clothing, or ANY type of medication.
I currently have an afternoon school run at St Peters 5 days a week.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
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.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 30/06/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/06/2019)
Reviews
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My two children have been looked after by Liz for 2 years and are incredibly happy there. Their days are busy and varied and they are very well cared for. I honestly believe that I couldn't have found a better childminder. Liz takes them swimming; to a variety of playgroups; and takes my eldest to preschool. They have fantastic home-cooked food, which takes the pressure off me preparing food for them to take. But above all, she is genuinely concerned with making sure my children are happy, settled and thriving and with passing on information to me about the things they have been doing and the progress they have been making.
I could recommend Liz highly enough. She is a fantastic childminder!
by Parent about Elizabeth Waddon on 07/07/2010
Response by Elizabeth Waddon on 16/09/2010:
Your too kind x LOL x Thank you xx
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