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Gillianm

Childminder in Dundee (also available for babysitting)

Female Member since Nov 2014 Last Updated Aug 2017 Last Login Mar 2024

My Summary

DBS Check
Scotland Care Inspectorate Registered
Evening Babysitter
Weekend Babysitter
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Hotel Babysitter
Emergency Babysitter

About Me

Hi there, I'm Gillian and I live with my fiancé and 2 gorgeous daughters (ages 4 and 3 months) in Gotterstone/Broughty Ferry, a nice quiet area close to Dawson Park just off the Arbroath Road.

I'm ex military and have an honours degree in adult community nursing but decided to follow my passion and become a childminder which allows me to care for other people's children as well as my own.

I am a certified Forest Childcare Provider with the Forest Childcare Association. I've a love for the outdoors and am greatly inspired by the forest nursery movement. A natural outdoor learning environment has been found to improve children's social skills as well as their physical and emotional development and well being. It gives them a greater understanding of the world they live in and a greater appreciation of nature. I strongly believe that children should spend as much time as possible outside whatever the weather so cosy clothes and welly boots will be essential!

At 'Gillian McRobbie: All Weathers Childminding' your little one will spend the majority of their time in their wellies and waterproofs exploring the beach, local woods, country parks and places such as the Sidlaw Hills. We will go puddle jumping, do mud painting, run, jump, climb, have treasure hunts, play games, hunt for insects, learn about nature and make as much noise as possible! Fees include all drinks, snacks and meals so I will provide a healthy picnic/packed lunch when we are out with some nice hot chocolate or soup to keep us warm on chilly days. When we're at home I have plenty of toys, games, arts and crafts etc.

I am also currently converting my enclosed garden into an exciting play area complete with mud kitchen, balance/stepping stones and beams, a digging pit and natural resources that the kids can build dens with (to name a few) that will get big imaginations working as well as giving them plenty of exercise to tire them out!

Please get in touch (on F B) for a chat or to arrange an informal visit where we can discuss you and your child's needs. I can also email you my information booklet with more information about my service if you would like to find out more.

I also offer a babysitting service when available. I am insured for up to 6 kids so why not get together with your friends while I look after your little monkeys? I will bring along arts and crafts and some baking ingredients to keep them amused which is included in the price.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

My Experience

I am a newly registered childminder but have 2 children of my own as well as nieces and nephews who I have cared for.

My Qualifications

SCMA Introduction to Childminding

Forest Childcare Provider with the Forest Childcare Association

My Availability

As below.

I offer last minute ad hoc/emergency care as well as babysitting.

I am also available to take on home educated children.

New Availability as of August. Please get in touch

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning no no no no no yes yes
Afternoon yes no yes no no yes yes
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: 21/03/2017

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £8.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £4.00 per hour

Please get in touch with me to discuss fees. I offer competitive rates that reflect the quality of unique service I provide. I can email you an information booklet and information on fees.

My Local Schools

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