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Michele

Childminder in Middleton

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Female Member since Jan 2011 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 30 Apr 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Key Worker Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hi my name is Michele but i am better known as Shelly to all my children and parents. I have been a Ofsted registered childminder for 23 years and live with my husband Steve .
I live in a detached property on the Silver Birch estate and provide quality childcare.. My setting provides a fully equipped toy/play area where fun, messy and educational activities are taken place providing a wide selection of equipment including toys, games and books. The kitchen is used for more messy activities and baking under close supervision and inline with NCMA guidelines .My garden provides a safe and secure area with outdoor toys such as sand pit, water tray climbing frame and many more for physical and fun play I provide lots of outdoor pursuits and visits to the library along with childminding and play groups provide an educational and fun packed itinerary as well as benefiting from social interaction with other children and adults of all ages.
I provide a safe ,caring and educational environment and meet all aspects of Child Development which incorporates creative play, social and personal development along with emotional ,mathematical and physical development. I am also a Forest School provider which involves children experiencing the natural environment outdoors taking the children to parks and woods for our forest school sessions.

My Experience

Before i choose childminding as my career I held the position of financial director within a engineering company where I achieved an AAT certificate in accounting level 2 and finance and payroll in sage accounting.
I find working with children my greatest achievement and much more rewarding and I believe that caring for children is a partnership between parents and myself.

My Qualifications

I have a NVQ Level 3 in Early years Care & Education.

I also hold an up to date Paediatric First Aid, Child Protection and Health and Hygiene certificate.

I am fully trained on the Early Years Foundation stage and update my knowledge by attending regular training sessions.
I have also attended training sessions on food hygiene, equal opportunities, fitness & drama, creative play, portage webster Stratton & lots more which are available to see on request.

I also have a Enhanced CRB disclosure and hold full business use on my car

I am also an accredited childminder having achieved the highest level 5 in Rochdale's quality assurance award and being able to provide the 2 and 3 year old grant for children in my care. 15/30 hours

My Availability

Mon - Fri 7.30 am till 5.30pm
Full or part time places

I also Provide School Holiday Cover

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes 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: 30/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I charge £50 per day

My Local Schools

  • I provide pick ups at St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale

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.

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Good
6 September 2021
An inspection report reveals a childcare environment filled with laughter and engaging activities. Children enjoy peekaboo games, storytelling, and outdoor play, demonstrating good behavior and enthusiasm for learning. The childminder has adapted well to pandemic challenges, focusing on community trips and nature exploration. While the overall atmosphere is positive, the report suggests improving the use of correct terminology when speaking to children to better support their language development.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
9 May 2017 - Outstanding
10 February 2015 - Good
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Latest reviews

Below are the latest reviews for Michele. 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.

Excellent child minder & friend

5 stars

Shell has looked after my boy since he was 1 and he loves going. She is exceptional, she really cares and loves for the children and provides excellent care and education. My next baby is going to shell and I am not worried about her starting at all because I know how well she looks after our children. I would never go anywhere else!

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by Avatar for Bethaney Bethaney on 05/01/2024

Exceptional Childminder

5 stars

Shelly is an exceptional childminder.
I have been very lucky that my son, who just turned six, has been able to go back to Shelly for a number of days during the summer holidays, he was excited to go again having been with Shelly from age 1 to starting reception and enjoyed every day he was there having fun with Shelly and the other kids at parks and play centres.
Shelly always goes the extra mile for the kids and parents to ensure everyone is well looked after and happy.
I cannot recommend her highly enough and feel that she contributed tremendously to my sons early years giving this fussy mummy peace of mind. Your child will be lucky to get a place with her.

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by Avatar for Gillian Gillian on 05/09/2023

The best childminder

5 stars

My son has been with Shelly since he was 1 years old. He absolutely loves going everyday.

Shelly provides a safe environment at the home but also when they're out and about. He has the benefits of having 121 learning as well as the social benefits going to different playgroups where he meets more children.

Shelly is very reliable, professional and we put our whole trust in her. She goes above and beyond in the care with our child as he has lots of food allergies. She also goes the extra mile to take the children out to special trips e.g to the beach, museums and events.

I will continue to use her services with my 2nd child.

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by Avatar for Milin_t Milin_t on 24/08/2023

Brilliant childminder

5 stars

Shelly really cares about the children but also their families. From the very first day she added little touches to my daughter's care that made me certain she was well looked after. She was very flexible around our needs and reassuring about our worries. My daughter started with Shelly at 6mons and still goes back in school holidays, and is always asking when she will go back. She goes on adventures to the beach and museums and spends loads of time outdoors. Overall we are very happy.

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by Avatar for Bobby202 Bobby202 on 05/08/2023

You won’t find anybody better.

5 stars

I have been using Michelle’s services for almost 11 years now. I have utilised wrap around childcare provision when my children reached school age and pre-school/early years services prior to that.

Michele provides a safe, professional, reliable service but there is the added bonus of your children feeling completely at home when they are being looked after there. The house is beautiful and is always spotless, the garden has lots of fun things to do in order to keep the children entertained on sunny days. Michele also takes the children to a variety of children’s groups so that they experience wider interaction with other children and develop their interpersonal skills.

Michele feels like more of a friend or family member than an employee. She consistently goes the extra mile and nothing is too much trouble for her. I would not hesitate to recommend Michele to anybody seeking a very personal, attentive, family oriented environment for their children.

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by Avatar for Sarah Sarah on 23/04/2020

Shelly

5 stars

My son has been with Shelly since he was 7 months old. Shelly came and did settling in sessions with us before he started and I can honestly say it was the most loveliest experience and Shelly made us feel so welcome. After that my son adores going to shelly’s he is so loved and cared for in a way that is home from home. He is growing and developing so much with all the resources and experience Shelly provides along with making new friends in his new environment. Shelly has such a wonderful and safe setting with so much love and care for her children it’s incredible how much work she puts in to make sure my son is happy and learning so many new skills along with all the adventures he goes on to so many different places. I love nothing more than going to work knowing that my son is with Shelly living his best life in her care. Thank you so so much Shelly for everything you do for us xx

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by Avatar for Claire Claire on 23/04/2020

Shellys Childminding

5 stars

What can I say about Shelly! She has been looking after my children for over 7 years now and I wouldn’t have it any other way. She goes above and beyond her job description and my girls love and adore her. She ticks all the boxes for helping the children with their development but also provides them with a safe and loving environment where they can flourish. Their time with her is also exciting and fun with trips out and adventures to keep the children active and entertained.

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by Avatar for Toe Toe on 21/04/2020

Outstanding Childminder

5 stars

Shelly has been caring for my eldest for the last 3 and a half years since he was 1 year old and now also has my 20 month old and has done since he was 6 months old.
The care they receive is second to none. I initally debated wheyher or not to send them to nursery but now would never even consider it. With a smaller, more diverse age group, they not only mingle with other children that they might not play with at a nursery but Shelly also gives better 1 on 1 care. They each have had their own learning journeys since they started, which are tailored to which milestones they should be aiming for next. This is filled with pictures of all of their achievements. They go for days out and have even had a mobile petting zoo come to Shelly's, all at no extra cost. She is supportive and accommodating and the boys adore her, as do we. An absolute God send!

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by Avatar for Lottie Lottie on 20/04/2020

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