Lesley
Childminder in Falconwood
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Female Member since Nov 2010 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 09 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a Ofsted registered childminder.I am a qualified and experienced childcare provider.I live near Falconwood train station with my husband and two sons one is a primary school teacher and one is at college. We are all DBS checked. I have worked in childcare for many years.
We regularly visit local toddler groups, library, woods and parks. My last Ofsted inspection was graded "good" in all areas.(October 2024)
I have a playroom that is filled with toys, board games,and books for children of all ages, i also have a well stocked garden with bikes, cars, and water play. At home we enjoy activities that included messy play, crafts, singing,baking, puzzles. We visit the Library for story and song time and attend toddlers groups, we also enjoy trips to the local farm and indoor soft play.
My Experience
I have worked in the community providing rest bite care for special needs children. I have also worked as a pre school assistant for eight years.
I have also helped run a brownie pack and have taken the brownie pack away on activity weekends.
I have worked from home offering high quality based childcare since 2009.
My Qualifications
OCR Heath and Social Care
Cache Pre-school Assistant
Paediatric First Aid
ICP in Childminding
Level 2 in food safety in catering
I also hold various certificates relating to my continued professional development in childcare.
My Availability
Spaces available Monday-Thursday
Also drop off and pick up from Bishop Ridley school Monday-Thursday
I can offer term time only with no charge thoughout the hoildays.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | 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 |
| Last Updated: 08/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My current fees includes all snacks, drinks, lunches and a home cooked evening meal if the child is staying past 4.30pm.
Funding places available
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 21/04/2024)
- Inspection Report: Good December 2018 (added 27/02/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for lesley. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Lesley is the most wonderful childminder. My little boy went to Lesley from 10 months old and has loved his time there. She is so caring and welcoming and my little one was always coming home with some wonderful creations. He loved going to see his friends and misses seeing them and Lesley each day which I think is due to the fanatic enviroment she creates. My little one quite often needs inhalers and Also wore a brace when first attending I had every confidence that he was getting the care he needed with Lesley I can not recommend her enough.
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steph T
on 10/10/2018
Lesley has looked after both of my boys since April 2012 and they have been very happy there from day one. My eldest has always run into Lesley's house and never looked back, which is so reassuring when you are leaving them all day. Lesley has done wonders for my 3 year olds behaviour and is very caring, reliable and very patient! I feel a 'good' rating isn't enough and would tick 'excellent' if an option. We are very lucky to of found Lesley!
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on 27/09/2012
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