Icare Ch
Childminder in Woolsthorpe By Colsterworth (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Jun 2010 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 15 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Natasha
As a Mum of two gorgeous children of my own, I know one of the hardest things to do is to leave your precious ones with someone you hardly know! I welcome you and your family into my home. I pride myself on our special setting and how happy the children are in my care. Unlike other settings, I ensure that the number of minded children are kept to a low, as I believe that in these early years, quality and safety comes way before quantity! Be sure that if the the government does go ahead with the proposed change to adult :child ratio's, that this will absolutely not change the way we run here!
I live with my husband of 17 years and our two children, in a detached four bedroom house. We have a large fully secure back garden outdoor play equipment. We have a large driveway with plenty of off road parking. Inside our house the children have access to all of the downstairs and dedicate bedrooms upstairs for nap times. We also have a good sized playroom , which has everything a child could wish for.
My husband is an Army officer. Our daughter, Bella is 18years old and is a delight to be around. Our son Isaac is 14and loves the great outdoors! We have a much loved, medium size family dog, Maggie! Everyone who meets her thinks that she is fantastic (which she is!) and a retired military sniffer dog springer spaniel called Spice who is a fun addition to the family, chickens and a horse called Alf.
I love to be busy, and enjoy sharing the experiences of being out and about with the children. Some of our regular outings include trips to the woods, play parks, play centers, toddler groups, messy play sessions and library to name just a few! We go out every morning whatever the weather!
I thoroughly enjoy watching the children grow and helping them become confident, forward going and well mannered little people.
With the great opportunities and care I offer, your little ones will soon settle here, and feel safe and welcome in my home from home setting.
I have recently obtained an NVQ level 3 as an Early years educator.
Words can never be enough to put your mind at rest, so please, come and see us for yourselves, we look forward to meeting you. You can see my latest Ofsted inspection
My Experience
I have been looking after children for 18 years and have been a registered childminder for 15 years. In that time I have cared for children from birth to 10yrs including children with special needs and allergies and have provided over night care.
I have previously worked in a nursery and have run a friendly toddler group in Kent. I am a registered Childminder, graded Good on my last inspection in 2018. I am CRB checked, with a clean driving license, safeguarding children, food hygiene, paediatric first aid and 9 GCSE’s, Fire safety and have recently achieved a safer driving certificate.
We always have great fun here, with a wide range of toys and resources, ensuring the Early years foundation stage requirements are more than met. Activities are stimulating, educational but most importantly, always fun!
I encourage good behaviour, kindness and compassion, managing feelings and behaviour by explaining what I would like to see in age appropriate terms that the children can understand.
Kind regards
Natasha
My Qualifications
I am Ofsted registered, CRB checked, Paediatric first aid trained, Food Hygiene, 9 GCSE's. Safeguarding children. Prevent training.
I have an overnight license from Ofsted, So I can offer families that need to work night shifts.
My Availability
Please contact me for availability, and to discuss your requirements x
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My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
My fees are £5.50 hour. These include toddler group admission fees, Food and lots of fun!
Babysitting £10.00per hour
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
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
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 Diploma Early years educator (added 31/08/2020)
- Reference: Reference from previous parent (added 31/01/2019)
- Exam Certificate: Awareness of prevent (added 31/01/2019)
- Exam Certificate (added 31/01/2019)
- First Aid Certificate (added 31/01/2019)
- DBS Check (added 31/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 31/01/2019)
Reviews
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Natasha was a childminder for my daughter for just over a year until unfortunately we had to move away due to being in the military.
Natasha was everything I could of hoped for and more in a childminder for my little girl. From the first settling in session my daughter was so happy to be in Natasha’s company, which as a first time mum made me feel at ease leaving my baby for the first time to head back to work.
Her house was always clean and welcoming and her playroom filled with lots of toys to keep the little ones entertained.
Natasha was always keeping busy with days out to the park, walks, weekly toddler sessions, soft play and many more. I loved the fact my little girl was always doing something different and Natasha would write all about her day in her personal journal that came home every evening so I could read all about the fun things she’s been doing plus a log of foods and nap times.
I now find myself searching for a new childminder for my baby boy in our new location and feel no one will quite live up to my expectations after having an OUTSTANDING childminder in Natasha.
Thank you for all you did for us. J. X
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I would highly recommend! 100% Professional. Keeps updated with pictures and a daily diary of what activity’s they have been up to. My little girl was a very shy child and Natasha managed to make her feel very comfortable enough and helped her to come out of herself. Natasha is very vibrant, energetic and friendly childminder that’s helped me master hurdles with my child. Natasha has a natural ability to bring the best out of the children in her care.
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Natasha has looked after my son since he was 6 months old. He is now almost 21 months old and has developed so much under her care. She provides a loving, caring environment with lots of outings. She stimulates his mind and challenges him appropriately. There are lots of walks, visits to parks, play groups and soft play. My son is never short of an excursion and has a better social life than me!
Natasha is very loving with the children under her care and is very clear on instructions with children so that they know, and understand, boundaries. She manages this in an amazingly calm and kind manner.
Her family are delightful. Natasha's husband and children are wonderful with my son. My eldest son loves going around to play with her son!
Mab and Maggie are the softest dogs I have come across and are lovely with the children and never allowed with the children, unattended. I feel happy that there is no danger there.
Natasha's home is welcoming, warm, clean and safe. She offers a wide and varied diet and happily introduces lots of new tastes and accommodates all requests.
Communication is tip top! I regularly receive messages and pictures to keep me updated.
Natasha is fantastic at keeping a record for EYFS. Her record books are brilliant and I always feel that I am kept up to date on all of my Son's achievements and changes and where he is for his age group. I love, and look forward to, seeing all the photos she puts in his record book. She puts so much work and care into recording all of his achievements and in recoding how she will help him to progress further.
I cannot recommend Natasha highly enough. She is a true gem and my son adores her.
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