Claire989
Childminder in Cardiff
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Female Member since May 2014 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login 24 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello my name is Claire, I'm a registered childminer in Birchgrove/Heath area, in walking distance from the UHW and Birchgrove primary school. I live with my husband Paul and three boys Dylan 21, Corey 18 and Harry 16.
As a mother I understand the importance of great quality child care to ensure your children are happy, contented and developing in a safe stimulating environment.
I have experience supporting children with additional needs.
To support the children's Learning though play and experiencing the world around us;
We have a lovely equipped play room leading on to the all weather enclosed garden, there is a quiet room available for sleeping on the ground floor. We have regular outing in the community, we have fantastic facilities available we use local play groups, leisure centres, local indoor play centres, local parks and playing fields, libraries and many other facilities. I provide a wide range of activities for all ages.
I follow the Foundation Phase the Seven Areas of Learning to built a great foundation for school life.
I provide breakfast, lunch and dinner for the children in my care during these times, I provide healthy snacks though out the day, drinks are available at all times.
Meals, Snacks, Drinks and Outings are included in the fee's.
I am a registered provider for the 30 hours free child care offer for 3 and 4 year olds.
I also accept Tax free childcare.
A home from home environment.
We love animals we currently have a cat Bonnie and a gold fish Bob.
My setting is child friendly, it has been assessed by the CIW. I regularly carry out risk assessments and fire safety checks.
Thank you for taking an interest in my childminding Services Little Daffodils.
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My Experience
I have 7+ years working within the community with children who have additional needs.
I volunteered at our local Boys Brigade for many years.
I have worked in in a number of Nurseries state and private, I have been a mother's help to triplets.
Last but not least I am a mother to 3 gorgeous boys.
My Qualifications
C.A.C.H.E Introduction to Childcare Practice (home based) Diploma level 3,
N.N.E.B Nursery Nurse Diploma level 3,
G.N.V.Q Health and Social Care level 2,
N.V.Q Health and Social level 2,
Wales Pre-School Playgroups Association PPA Cymru Introductory Course,
Pediatric First Aid,
First Aid in the workplace,
Health and Safety in the Work Place,
Child Protection Training,
Recognition and Referral POVA level 2,
Protection of Vulnerable Adults level 2,
Positive Behaviour Management PBM training,
All Wales Passport Scheme,
Autism Awareness Training,
Food Hygiene,
Medication Training.
I continue to further my knowledge and skills though ongoing training with Cardiff Workforce and other training company's.
My Availability
Full and part-time places available for Babies and Children.
Drop off and pick up from Birchgrove Primary School.
Opening hours;
7.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday.
9.00 - 3.00pm Fridays.
Outside of these hours can be arranged.
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Current fee's
£6 a hour.
£50 a day.
Meals, Drinks and Outing are included in the Fee's.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Birchgrove Primary School
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 17/11/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Claire989. 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.
Our son has been going to Claire twice a week for the last 18 months. He absolutely loves going to Claire and runs in with a smile every time.
Claire keeps us updated with photos and messages and we love seeing pictures of their adventures to the park, museum, library etc.
Macs has come on in leaps and bounds since going to Claire’s and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provides - Thank you Claire!
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Our daughter has been going to Claire for the last 2 years and I couldn’t ask for a more kind and caring childminder.
The home from home environment helped Florence settle so well and Claire always keeps us updated with photos and messages throughout the day.
Claire is friendly and supportive and nothing is ever too much trouble.
Florence looks forward to seeing Claire and is always full of smiles and fun stories from her day of adventures and fun activities at the end of the day. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend.
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Our little girl Elsie who is now two and a half has been going to Claire for close to two years. After viewing several nurseries with not much luck Claire came highly recommended. We instantly warmed to Claire and felt that she'd be great for elsie.
Elsie absolutely loves going to Claires, it's very much like a second home for her.
We have just had our second child who will also be going to Claire towards the end of the year.
We couldn't ask for better care for our children.
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Claire has been the childminder for our daughter for the last two years. She is thoughtful, kind and amazing with our daughter who loves going to her. Claire has also helped us with childcare on inset days and school holidays. I cannot recommend Claire highly enough!
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Our 14 month old son has been with Claire since he was 9 months old. Claire’s gentle approach to settling in helped us build up slowly to full days over a few weeks and was reassuring for us as he started 4 day weeks there. He has a brilliant time and has built a great relationship with Claire and her family. He has the opportunity to socialise and has made friends with other pre-schoolers and school age children. Claire has a variety of toys and completes a range of activities for the children to engage with. Claire keeps us updated daily with photos of activities and adventures in the park. Our little boy always comes home happy and we would highly recommend Claire!
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