R N R Childcare
Childminder in Wakefield
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Female Member since May 2016 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 24 Jan 2025
My Summary
Outstanding Childcare
About Me
We have a 4 day space become available from April 2025. We will also be able to offer the full 30hrs funding for working parents.
# Welcome to Our Outstanding Childminding Service!
I'm Ruth Gahan, a dedicated and passionate Ofsted-registered childminder with over 30 years of experience working with children. Alongside my husband, we provide exceptional, flexible childcare in a warm, loving, and nurturing environment. Our setting has been consistently graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted since 2015.
# Our Unique Approach
As a husband-and-wife team, we offer both male and female role models, providing a unique and balanced environment for your child to thrive. Our small-scale, home-based setting ensures your child receives personalised attention and care, allowing us to cater to their individual needs and interests.
# Qualifications and Experience
I hold a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Early Years Care and Education and have worked in schools and managed a nursery before becoming a childminder in 2006. My extensive experience and qualifications enable me to provide a rich and stimulating environment that supports your child's overall development.
# Our Services
We provide:
- Flexible, affordable childcare tailored to your family's needs
- A nurturing environment that encourages social, emotional, and cognitive development
- A variety of activities, including art, crafts, music, and outdoor play, designed to stimulate your child's curiosity and creativity
- Opportunities for socialisation with other children through our playgroups, helping your child develop essential social skills and become school-ready
- We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring your child receives a well-rounded education, while also benefiting from the unique advantages of home-based care
- Regular updates and observations through your child's personalised profile, keeping you informed of their progress and achievements
- Healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, prepared in our kitchen, catering to your child's dietary needs
# Playgroups for Socialisation
We understand the importance of socialisation in preparing your child for school. That's why we run playgroups specifically designed for children to interact and play with larger groups of peers. These sessions are tailored to promote social skills, sharing, and cooperation, ensuring your child becomes confident and school-ready.
# Safety and Security
The safety and well-being of your child are our top priority. We maintain a secure and healthy environment, adhering to strict safeguarding policies and procedures. All members of my family have undergone thorough background checks, and we hold current paediatric first aid certificates.
# Get in Touch
If you're looking for high-quality, personalised childcare, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd be delighted to discuss your childcare needs and provide a tailored solution for your family.
Kind Regards Ruth Gahan.
My Experience
I have over 30 years experience of working in different childcare settings and schools.
Graded Outstanding since 2015.
My Qualifications
BTEC Higher National Diploma in childcare and education.
Level 3 child protection/safeguarding.
Level 3 paediatric first aid.
level 2 health and safety.
level 2 food handling (basic food hygiene)
many coarse too many to list, I complete a minimum of 50 hours training per year (continues professional development)
My Availability
7.30-17.30
Monday-Thursday
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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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: 24/01/2025 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
£40 per day, minimum of two days
Includes all meals and snacks.
accepts government funding from 9 month.
accepts tax free childcare.
Includes admission to groups and attractions.
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
- UK Passport (added 14/04/2023)
- Inspection Report: report (added 07/02/2023)
- Inspection Report: OFSTED inspection report (added 16/05/2016)
Reviews
Latest reviews
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I can not recommend Ruth and Richie enough, they have my youngest (17 months) two days a week and they are always off having adventures. They keep the children active and always have a variety of educational toys and craft activities for them to do. They also drop off and pick up my eldest (5) from our local primary school. They have been more than accommodating with my eldests eating habits and the youngest is always very well fed too. It’s like a home from home for the pair of them and they really enjoy going which says it all. Would thoroughly recommend.
by LauraBro on 22/09/2019
Response by R n R Childcare on 22/09/2019:
Thank you so much Laura, for you lovely review. It is our absolute pleasure to care for your children xx
Athough this childminder couldnt provide care for my little one due to her not being available for the times I needed, she was so very helpful in pointing me in the right direction with the kind of care i would need and finding me the phone numbers I needed.
Thank you so very much Ruth for all your help, you are a credit to your profession
Emma x
by Parent on 16/11/2016
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