Costellos Childcare
Childminder in Westcliff On Sea (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jun 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 28 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello,
I am a mum of three children , I have been a registered childminder with Social Services then Ofsted since 1999.
I have cared for several children in the time i have been a registered childminder and still have a few of the first children i cared for still with me now . We try to go on outings to the park , beach, sealife centre as much as we can as this is a great learning experience aswell as fun for the children . I have a great range of toys for all ages which i have built up over the years.
I am able to collect and drop children from and to home .
Ofsted Inspected May 2015 -OUTSTANDING
My Experience
I have worked in various sectors of childcare since 1994.
I have been a Nanny, worked in a creche , been the supervisor of Charlie Chalks Fun Factory but i have enjoyed being a childminder the most as you have more freedom to be able to go on outings when the weather is nice or if the children want to do cooking or paiting etc and we do not have the equipment here then we can go out to the shop to get it instead of having to plan a day to do each activity we can do our planning daily depending on what the children want to do on that day aswell.
I became a registered Childminder 4 years before having my own children. I think being a parent yourself is one of the best experience someone could have to care for other peoples children.
My Qualifications
*NNEB Diploma in nursery nursing
*Diploma in Home Based Childcare
*Behaviour management
*PACEY Member
*Epi-pen, Asthma and Allergies trained
*First Aid trained
*Level 2 in Food Safety
*Fire safety management
*Advanced child protection
* Childminding network
My Availability
I work full time at present i start at 7.20 am and finish some days at 8pm, some at 7.30 pm and some at 6pm , if required then other times are available. I try not to work every weekend as i have a family of my own so if accasional weekends are required then that can be arranged.
As i have two assistants that work with me i have full time and part time vacancies available.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 25/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My hourly rate is £6.00 for one child ,
£10.00 for two siblings,
£15.00 for three siblings
If you have set hours for the week then a weekly amount can be arranged.
Food is charged separately , you are more than welcome to provide your own food cooked or bring to me and i cook which ever is easier for you.
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 Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/04/2020)
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