Tinymon
Childminder in Lincoln
Female Member since Dec 2017 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 28 Apr 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Catharine. I am an Ofsted registered childminder working in the upper Lincoln Area. I have had this as my career now for several years and absolutely love every minute of my working day. I pride myself in offering excellent home from home care for the children, a support system for families when needed and flexibility within my working week to ensure that life is made easier for the parents I work with.
I work with my husband Craig which has proved to work really well for the setting as we are able to offer better flexibility and also the children really enjoy having that male influence within their day. He is DBS checked and holds a full paediatric first aid qualification.
Myself and Craig have two children of our own, one who is diagnosed ADHD so together as a team we have good knowledge through qualifications but also experience in dealing with children who have additional needs.
The service we provide involves going above and beyond for all children. My aim is to ensure that all children are school ready for when they leave my setting and start mainstream education. That they develop at their own pace in a fun and loving environment! We support each child with their areas of struggle and we celebrate every milestone that is achieved.
Our weeks consist of days within the setting focusing on our main areas of development through play, trips to local nature walks, parks, the farm, Bransby horses and we even have our own allotment where the children enjoy playing in nature and planting our own vegetables.
We currently pick up and drop off at Lincoln Castle Academy, Mount Street Academy and Westgate Academy.
My Experience
I have been childminding now for 7 years. I started my business when my own two boys were babies, they have now progressed to school Jack being 8 and Jayden being 7years old.
I have worked with many families and children over the years, learning how each child has their own unique personalities and needs. Some needs have required additional training which I am always willing to learn so happy to complete any courses to gain the skills and knowledge required.
My Qualifications
HBCA Level 3
First Aid Paediatric Certificate
Safeguarding Officer
Safeguarding Awareness
Working with SEND Children
SEN Level 3
Elkan supporting language and learning 3-5s
Understanding Autism Level 2
Early Years Educator qualification level 3
ADHD Awareness Level 3
Early Years SENCO Level 3
My Availability
My setting is open Monday to Friday offering full time childcare to those who require. We open at 7am and close at 5.30pm each day.
Opening 47 weeks of the year.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 24/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.75 per hour
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
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/02/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
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Home from home.. Catharine's really lovely, and the home setting is fab. My daughter goes after school and she always comes out with a smile on her face, having had fun. Catharine's been really accommodating and supportive and it's really helped with the transition into a new job- for me and Stella.
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Dhope
on 18/03/2021
Catherine is prompt in picking up my daughter to school and dropping off her at home. She is also caring and helps when there is emergency too
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Elizabet
on 04/11/2018
Catharine looks after both my children before and after school, she has a home from home environment making my children feel welcomed and comfortable in their new environment. I have recently started studying at uni and Catherine has been super flexible to support me in my new adventure, ensuring that as a mum I can rest assured that my children are will cared for. Catharine is great at communicating with me to ensure all the children’s needs are met 🙂xx
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Kassidy
on 31/10/2018
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