Aggie
Childminder in Eccles (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since May 2016 Last Updated Mar 2023 Last Login Aug 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Aggie, I live in Eccles with my husband Greg and our boy Daniel. I'm Ofsted registered childminder, with registration to allow me to provide 24/7 childcare from my setting, I am also available for babysitting.
I have registered as a childminder in 2016, previously I have worked as a nursery assistant. My main goal, when I was setting up to provide childcare, was to provide relaxed, secure, loving environment, because it is a basis for children to thrive and learn through play. It was even of a greater importance when I learned that children at nursery settings have higher stress hormone level compering to children that are looked after at home. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities. We grow vegetables in the garden and fruits like strawberries, blueberries, honey-berry, blackcurrant, redcurrant, blackberries, raspberries.
I will always follow your child's interests, likes and dislikes. Do research, implement resources and find new ideas to make it more interesting and fun for the children to learn through play.
My hobby's are sewing, woodworking, pyrography and any kind of crafts (never to old to learn new things). I am making lots of play resources myself and I was invited to the meeting for childcare providers at a local council to show my work and share ideas.
After two years of childminding I had my first Ofsted inspection and I was more than pleased when I was rated Outstanding in all areas, as I know all I can do is to improve.
I'm using Tapestry online Learning Journal which allows the parents to access their child Learning Journal through app on the phone, to see their child's observations and see on the photos and short videos what we have been up to. Parents are also able to share their observations and interests of their child through the app.
I have a home with a spacious garden and open plan indoor area with a wide variety of play and learning opportunities. Through the day children can see squirrels in the garden, walking on the fences or burying nuts in the lawn.
On a regular basis we will visit local libraries, parks and stay and play group under 5, so the children can socialise and gain new experiences.
I cater for special dietary requirements and provide fresh, healthy meals and snacks. I keep my house in a high standard of cleanliness ( excuse the mess,the children are making memories).
Parents/carers are welcome to come round for a visit, just to see and have a kind of feeling about me and my home. As I fully understand the emotions that are involved when as a parent you look for the best for your child.
My Experience
4+ years nursery assistant age 0 to 8 years old
2 years live in nanny- Holland
over 6 years being a mum
My Qualifications
Paediatric First Aid
Safeguarding Children
Behaviour Management
CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce
CACHE Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities in Health, Social Care of Children and Young People's Setting
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Children and Young People's Workforce
Registered with Information Commissioner's Office
Public Liability Insurance
My Availability
Mon to Fri 07.30-18.00
Additional hours and weekends available
Local school Christ Church Eccles
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
3 & 4 year old funded places
2 year old funded places
30 hours funded childcare
Tax-Free childcare
Accepting vouchers
Free settling in visits
Full day £35
School age children £30 full day
Before school £6
After school £10
Occasional and emergency days available, fee can be arranged
I am able to accommodate shift workers as I'm registered 24/7
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Christ Church CofE 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 (added 27/07/2018)
- Inspection Report (added 27/07/2018)
- DBS Check (added 26/07/2018)
- EU Passport (added 26/07/2018)
- Exam Certificate: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Children and Young People's Workforce: Early Learning and Childcare (added 26/03/2018)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE Level 2 Award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (added 26/03/2018)
- Exam Certificate: CACHE Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce (added 26/03/2018)
- Training Certificate: Behaviour Management (added 26/03/2018)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 26/03/2018)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 26/03/2018)
- Reference: Reference Paediatric Nurse (added 26/03/2018)
- Reference: The Manse Nursery (added 26/03/2018)
- Training Certificate: Observation, Assessment & Planning (added 26/03/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Aggie. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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.
Aggie looked after our first born, Anwyl, for 18 months from when he was 9 months and was due to have our baby girl from 6 months. However work meant a quick move to Cardiff. We wish more than anything we could have stayed with aggie for our children. She was nothing short of brilliant and Anwyl thrived under her supervision.
He was excited every morning to go to Aggie and would often ask for her on weekends and holidays. He still asks for her now. Her home was always warm, clean and welcoming. She provides a home from home and gives the children lots of emotional support.
Every day he learnt something new with trips to the park, woods, library, outdoor water play, painting, dressing up, reading books, building towers, introduction to letters, numbers (she taught my son to count through his love of cars) and so much more. Aggie has so many age appropriate toys.
Aggie places a great emphasis on being outdoors and this has helped Anwyl’s development tremendously.
Furthermore, she has plenty of spare clothes/hats, mittens/wellies for when life gets in the way and you forget to pack the appropriate clothing etc.
We were updated daily with photos of his activities which made me feel confident when at work that my son was in the best hands possible.
She cooks healthy meals every day with a great range of food and helped us through the weening process.
Flexibility wise she was so helpful and accommodating - my husband and I work odd hours - Aggie was always happy to help out with early drop offs, pick ups and over night stays.
If you send your child to Aggie you will not regret it at all. She was part of our family and Anwyl was part of hers. She has been exceptional!! So much more than we could have ever wished for.
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Lovely Aggie, she is absolutely fantastic. My little 12mo boy has only been with Aggie for less then 6months and he absolutely adores her! They have such a lovely relationship, always laughing and smiling together. When I get to Aggie’s door my baby starts laughing and pointing and he goes to her with open arms. Aggie always has the children doing all sorts of interactive activities, she has a small group so can give them all her attention. Aggie cooks healthy homemade meals for the children, she takes them outside to play, they do arts and crafts. I couldn’t be happier and more confident that my son is in safe hands and would recommend her to anybody. Aggie creates a family environment for the children and she truly cares about helping them to grow and develop. Thank you so much Aggie!
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Aggie is an amazing childminder such a lovely person, so friendly and so accommodating, my grandson has settled in like he is part of her family!!!!! She loves him and he loves her, can’t recommend enough
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Aggie has been looking after my daughter for over half a year now and it was probably best decision we could make for our little one. We have had 2 nurseries and one childminder before Aggie and based on all our previous experience, I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation. My daughter absolutely loves attending sessions with Aggie. I have never had any issues with my child being unhappy or unwilling to stay. Aggie provides variety of activities throughout the day, keeping even most lively toddler busy - and getting them tired throughout the day:) Children sing, dance, they do gardening, they visit local library and attend local play groups, they go for walks in the park - and they are fed with home-made food. Very happy and thriving environment that will enhance your child's development - and give the parent confidence that their child is in capable, loving and caring hands.
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I was so lucky to find Aggie ! She is an exceptional childminder who is caring and extremely knowledgeable. The family's home is spotlessly clean and cleverly organised into fantastic play areas.
Fresh food and snacks are something that my 13 month old son obviously enjoys and the variety of activities is amazing..... toddlers groups, building blocks, drawing, singing, kinetic sand, even playing the pots and pans as a drumkit !
Aggie and her family are lovely and my son couldn't be in better hands when I go and I love the fact that I get regular updates, photos and videos from her showing me how he is doing throughout each day he is with her. Easily 5 stars in every respect !
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