Jo Z
Childminder in Margate
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Female Member since May 2009 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Jo, I have been childminding for over 20 years, based in Westbrook. I offer a friendly and stimulating environment for all ages and stages of development , we are close to main bus routes, and offer an extensive range of equipment and very large outdoor area.
I am an eligible childminder which enables us to offer funded child care spaces for 9mths-2yr olds and 3 to 4 year olds for up to 15hrs/30 hrs. Please feel free to ring for a visit or if you have any questions.
We have experience with children under speech and language and I have completed my level one in BSL sign language training which the children enjoy learning.
We run at fully capacity most of the time so your child will make many different friends, each child's interests are catered for and activities planned around this to enable individual learning.
Each child has their own learning and development tracker to show you what age and stage of development they are working at and progressing to.
My Experience
I have 30 years of child care experience, I worked in a nursery as a nursery nurse for two years, then i was a nanny for 2yrs with one family and 5 years with the other. Throughout my working career my own family was growing and eventually stopped at 5, my eldest is 27 and my youngest is 16yrs, 4 girls and 1 boy. I have been childminding for 20yr's and really enjoy my job, it is very rewarding when you see how well the children develop.
I received an outstanding grade on my last two inspections. Inspected recently Feb 2020 received an overall Good with outstanding areas.on the new framework.
My Qualifications
I am NNEB qualified, I also hold a ccp in childminding practise, Safeguarding children, first aid, EYFS training for pre-school learning, BSL level one exam 101 and 102.
I am able to offer funded spaces 15hrs and extended 15hrs for 9mths-2yr old and 3/4 year olds, and except childcare gov tax vouchers.
Training is attended on a regular basis to uphold childcare standards.
My Availability
school holidays. Mon--Thurs. 8-5.pm
My working hours.
Mon - Thurs 7.30/8 - 5.00
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| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Pre-school from £6 Hr includes snacks and most outings including the castles and wildwood. With exception of zoo and wingham, we request passes are purchased or a payment plan is available for passes.
Pre-school needing all year round care £6 Hr includes snacks
term time only contracts £6.00hr.
School holiday only children £5.50 Hr additional outing costs may be requested.
Sibling discount of 50p an hr offered for oldest sibling.
Half fee offered for two weeks a year for full time children who do 20hrs or more a week. not available if your payments of divided over the year.
Please bring a pack lunch, I am afraid we are unable to provide meals.
Min 5 hrs a day requested in term time and school holidays.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
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
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 17/04/2021)
- First Aid Certificate (added 23/10/2020)
- Inspection Report (added 17/02/2020)
- DBS Check (added 09/01/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/01/2019)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder receives glowing reviews from parents, who consistently praise her for providing outstanding care, stimulating activities, and a nurturing environment. She is described as knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, helping children develop socially and academically. Parents appreciate her flexibility, communication, and the family-like atmosphere she creates. Many reviewers express sadness when their children outgrow her care, highlighting the strong bonds formed.
Summary generated by AI from the text of most recent member reviews
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jo z. 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.
My 2 year old son absolutely loves coming to jos playtime he really does adore her and it’s lovely knowing that he is in good hands. She keeps in regular contact and is always sending me and my family pictures ect of things he's been getting up to in the day. There is so much she does with the children. She takes them to so many places that you wouldn't normally get with a nursery setting. I would highly recommend her, she is one of a kind and absolutely amazing!
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Amy
on 20/11/2024
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Jo z
on 20/11/2024:
Always a pleasure. Thankyou, such a lovely review. Xx
Jo has had my son from the age of 2 years old, he is a very active child and needs a lot of stimulation and attention. Jo ensured he had the best start and prepared him for school, she provided the best care for him and he absolutely adores her as do I. Leaving your child in the care of another person can be so daunting but with Jo I felt safe and assured straight away to do so. She is so knowledgeable and helped me with so many things even on how to get him and myself the support we needed with his asd/adhd. If i could have kept him with Jo forever I would have!
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StevieLF
on 04/08/2024
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Jo z
on 20/11/2024:
Always a pleasure, miss him so much now he's at school.x
My daughter is Deaf and Jo and her assistants knew some sign language which was a huge help! Jo was super helpful at being as inclusive as possible with the activities she planned and gave us lots of advice on sensory games and activities we could play/do at home and we got daily updates and pictures too.
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Chloe
on 19/06/2024
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Jo z
on 19/06/2024:
Thankyou, chloe, so glad the children enjoyed there time here. X
My daughter has been going to Jo’s for 4 years; since she was 10 months old. This is an amazing setting! My little one has loved the fun activities, lots of variety and made lots of friends. It is a friendly, nurturing environment and we love how Jo has helped her to grow, and with so much experience she helped us with the milestones such as learning to walk and potty training, transition into big school and has been with us every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough, Jo and Shannon are completely trustworthy and reliable.
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Hannah
on 20/08/2023
So I was looking for a childminder over a year ago and come across Jo! She was understanding and helpful from the get go! I took my daughter to view jos setting and she and I absolutely loved it. My daughter has been there over a year now and will continue to go to jos, because Jo is friendly, caring, always goes all out for the children, and I couldn't feel more relaxed when leaving my daughter in Jos care. She has done wonders for my daughter in so so many ways, 10000% recommended to anyone needing childcare, Jo is one in a million!
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MumRules
on 19/08/2023
I cannot recommend Jo & her lovely family enough (especially Shannon)! Jo has the patience of a saint for my many questions even before my youngest started there.
Jo has been an incredible support and we see first hand how much our kids love going in! The holiday club also means our eldest can attend which has so many fun activities and themes throughout the holidays. My children come home feeling grounded and happy and that's best feeling.
We are going to miss you and your team so very much when we move!
If you are looking for childcare in the Thanet area, I highly recommend that you contact Jo!
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Steph Y
on 24/09/2022
Our 2 boys have been going to Jo’s for 3 years (both Afterschool and holiday club) and it’s been a huge relief to have found someone so understanding, flexible and creative looking after our children. She sets up great, fun activities and has made our boys feel safe and secure. Our oldest has some additional needs and she really built a fantastic relationship with him where he felt he could talk to her about his worries if he needed. She has also handled tricky behaviour firmly and fairly so they really respect her. We’re really sad to be moving on but their other school based commitments now they are older don’t fit with pick up times. Highly recommend Jo to anyone looking for childcare support in Margate, Westbrook and Garlinge.
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Sarah
on 01/09/2022
The most lovely place for children of all ages. Jo and her lovely daughter are so amazing with my children.
They always make a wonderful effort with everything they do to ensure a fun, playful, educational and varied experience.
Highly recommended ♡
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Claire W
on 29/08/2022
The knowledge jo has and provides to not only the children but us parents is invaluable, my little girl was off for a long time through covid but jo put in the extra time and effort to make sure she was fully prepared for a smooth transition from child minders to school. I’m very much looking forward to my youngest starting with jo in the new year and watch him blossom as my little girl did with the love, care and education provided by jo and incredible helpers.
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Kayleigh
on 19/04/2022
Jo is just amazing! It only seems like yesterday we went to visit her for the first time, it was infact 9 years ago! Both of our children have grown up with jo as a normal part of their daily life! I could not recommend jo enough! We will miss them all! No longer the childminder, now a friend.
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ross
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