Nicola B
Childminder in Calverley
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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 24 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
* Early Years space available to start in May. 15/30 hours funding accepted. Term Time only or all year round care.
Hi, I’m an Ofsted Registered Childminder in Calverley LS28.
I offer a professional, home from home childcare service with mixed age groups. We have lots of fun and varied learning experiences based around Early Years Foundation Stage for under 5's.
I am a Forest Childcare Provider and believe spending time outdoors is very important. We go on outings and into the outdoors every day with weather appropriate clothing and footwear because I believe that fresh air and wide open spaces are good for many many reasons.
I have a fully enclosed rear garden with a decked area for the wetter months but we are also lucky enough to live close to lovely parks, duck ponds, woodland areas and nature reserves and aim to visit one of these places at least once a week.
I offer term time only contracts with no retainer fees Monday to Friday and can offer some school holiday care.
My setting is open 7.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Thursday (Monday to Wednesday in school holidays).
I live with my husband and two older children, small dog and a cat. We have a spacious open plan playroom/dining room with patio doors that lead to the rear garden and a variety of toys covering all areas of learning and interests.
I currently mind children of mixed ages from the baby stage through to school age. I collect/drop off at Calverley C of E Primary School.
I'm a non smoker, my home is clean, welcoming and the play areas are bright and colourful making it appealing, yet safe for children. Toys are rotated regularly, kept clean and are fit for use. I regularly check them and replace where necessary.
My Experience
I have been childminding for 14 years and an easy going, friendly person with children of my own that I hope view me as a good role model. The feedback I've had from parents has been very positive and children enjoy, and look forward to visiting my setting and groups with me and other children.
I continue to further develop my skills by attending regular training in my own time.
My Qualifications
- I hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate
- Ofsted Registered
- Enhanced DBS
- Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Children's workforce
- Member of local Childminding Group
- Member of Leeds Quality Childminding Group
- Member of the Forest Childcare Association
I like to keep up to date with all aspects of the childcare industry that apply to my role as a Childminder. I attend regular and an extensive range of training courses to enhance the service provide.
My Availability
***** UPDATED SPRING 2025 *****
One Early Years space available to start in May. 15/30 hours accepted. Term time only or all year round. Please contact for more information.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | 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: 24/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
£55.00 per day for under 5's, £9.00 per school drop off, £15.00 per school pick up.
My fees are inclusive of outings, breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks - all healthy of course plus arts/crafts and baking. They do not include; formula milk, nappies, wipes or suncreams.
I do not charge a retainer for term time only places.
Fees are due monthly and worked out pro-rata to make payments the same each month. I take most childcare vouchers, I'm Ofsted Registered so you may be able to get help with Tax Credits. I can also claim funding for eligible children. Chargeable fees are invoiced monthly.
Bank holidays and childminder holidays - no charge
Childminder/own children sickness - no charge
Child/parent sickness - normal rate applies
Child holiday - normal rate applies
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Calverley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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
- DBS Check (added 12/03/2021)
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