Nikki Bush
Childminder in Heathfield
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Female Member since May 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 01 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Nikki and I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder providing quality childcare within a home from home setting. I live in Heathfield, Devon in between Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey and ideal for access to the A38.
I live in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the school in Heathfield. We have a lounge laid out with plenty of space to relax or play, and a wide variety of resources that can be safely accessed by the children. The dining area is a bright space for eating, cooking or arts and crafts and opens onto a secure garden with decking, astro and natural grass, We have lots of activities for outdoor play and exploration including physical skills, mark making, messy/water play and imaginary play, we are also currently developing areas for wildlife, planting and growing.
I offer before and after school care for pupils of St. Catherine's Primary and Pre School.
We have playparks and outdoor spaces within walking distance, and also like to take advantage of our lovely countryside and go on lots of visits to places like Stover, Decoy, Parke, Occombe Farm, Taverner's Farm, Haldon Forest, Paignton Zoo, Canonteign Falls,Teignmouth Beach and The Den, other play spaces in the Teignbridge area.
When we're not out and about children can enjoy a wide range of resources which include books, natural resources and toys which encourage their early learning and developement.
My Experience
I have been childminding since February 2008, and have been graded as 'outstanding' in 2008, 2012, and 'good' in 2016, 2020. I did my work placement for my NVQ2 at St. Catherine's, where they kindly allowed me to gain experience in the then nursery and reception classes.
I started my working life in food retail and worked my way up to management before having my first child in 2000. I have used both a day nursery and a childminder myself, so I know what it's like to be a working parent- in fact I still am one!
My Qualifications
I hold the Children's and Young People's Workforce Level 3 Diploma, having previously achieved my NVQ Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education, and I also hold current certificates in Paediatric First Aid, (updated every three years) Safeguarding and Child Protection and Food Hygiene.
Since starting childminding I have attended many courses and workshops which include:
Introduction to Childcare Practice, Early Years Foundation Stage, Phonics in the EYFS, Tiny Tots, Take a Chance on Play, Exploring Cultures, AXS01, Storytelling, Behaviour Management in the EYFS, Physical Play and Games, SEN/ Code of Practice, Making Food Fun, Looking at Play, Literacy Through Play, Webster Stratton, ICAN for Childminders, Active Kids, Gender-Behaviour and Achievment, Revised EYFS, 2yr old Development Checks, Baby Signing.
I also attend network and update meetings online or face to face regularly in order to keep up with current regulations and best practice.
My Availability
My normal working hours are 8.00am-5.30pm.
However I aim to be flexible so please contact me if you require care outside of these times.
Vacancies: please message for availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 01/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.60 per hour
My basic hourly rate is £5.60
Premium rates apply to early starts or late finishes, please contact me for more details.
My fees include: cost of all activities, trips, entrance fees
healthy snacks and drinks, breakfast if applicable
consumables such as wipes and nappy bags
Parents need to provide: a healthy packed lunch in line with my policy
all food and milk for babies not yet weaned
nappies, personal care items such as nappy cream, suncream, etc.
I offer funded childcare places subject to spaces available, there will be a small charge to cover consumables and costs above the basic educational entitlement.
Other help with childcare costs may be available subject to your eligibilty.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Catherine's CofE Nursery & 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 04/09/2023)
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