Lou70
Childminder in Starcross
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Female Member since Jun 2015 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login Jul 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Louise and I live in the village of Starcross with my husband and our teenaged daughter. I am Ofsted registered and have been Childminding since 2005. I have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted during inspection in 2010 and 2016.
My home is safe, comfortable and welcoming, with a dedicated playroom and a large enclosed garden with free roam pet bunnies.
I have lots of lovely toys and resources to meet children's individual interests and needs, provided in a home from home environment.
Children take part in lots of activities and enjoy regular trips and outings.
I employ 2 qualified and Ofsted registered assistants, and 1 works alongside me everyday. This ensures that each child gets lots of individual attention.
I am an Accredited Childminder and I am able to offer Early Years funded sessions to families of 2, 3 & 4 year olds. I also offer the Early Years Extended Entitlement (30 hours) to qualifying families.
My Experience
I enjoy caring for children of all ages and I am dedicated to providing the highest possible level of care in a nurturing and supporting environment.
I have experience caring for children with additional needs which include; Speech and language impairment, Challenging behaviour, Developmental delay, Autism, Cerebral palsy, Physical impairment, Food allergies and/or intolerances.
I am willing to undertake any additional training that may be required to accommodate a child's needs.
My Qualifications
Childminders Foundation Course
Paediatric First Aid
Foundation Food Hygiene
Food Allergens
Child Protection Course
NVQ Level 3 Children's Care, Learning and Development
SEN Code of Practice
Safeguarding Children Training Level 3
Level 3 Specialist Childminder
Positive Strategies workshop
Speech & Language Development
Continuing EYFS courses and training.
Building Babies' Brains - Action For Children 1001 Community Champions
My Availability
Full and part-time childcare can be provided for children aged from 6 months. My core hours are Monday to Thursday, 7.30a.m. to 5.00p.m. These hours are flexible and care is available outside of these hours by prior arrangement.
I currently do not have any spaces available and will not be extending my waiting list.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 23/07/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My fees include meals, snacks and drinks, drop-in groups and outings.
I can accept payment by Employers Childcare Vouchers and as I am Ofsted registered you can reclaim, if entitled, some of the cost of childcare in Tax Credits. I am also registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare scheme.
Please contact me to discuss current hourly/daily fees and your requirements.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Starcross Primary School
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 [DELETED] (added 21/02/2024)
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