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Michelle

Childminder in Derry

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Female Member since Feb 2019 Last Updated Jun 2021 Last Login Oct 2024

My Summary

Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
Childminding Agency Registered
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare

About Me

A little about myself and what I offer you and your child here at Baby Steps Childminding Service.

My name is Michelle and I am a fully registered and insured childminder within the Derry City area.

I have over 23 years experience in various Early Years Childcare Practitioner roles and have been working as a childminder for over 11yrs.

Here at Baby Steps Childminding Service I offer a professional childcare setting that provides for all your child’s needs, helping to further enhance their social, emotional and physical development with the excellent range of activities, equipment and opportunities available to them here.

School pick ups are available from local playgroups, nurseries and primary schools at no extra cost.

Hot meals and snacks are also free of charge.
Fresh fruit, sugar free juice, water and milk are available freely during the day.

Each child is provided with a free personalised water bottle, personalised natural bamboo toothbrush and personalised hand towel to use while attending.

My Experience

I have over 25 years experience in various Early Years Childcare Practitioner roles and have been working as a childminder for over 11yrs.

I offer a professional childcare setting that provides for all your child’s needs here at Baby Steps Childminding Service, helping to further enhance their social, emotional and physical development with the excellent range of activities, equipment and opportunities available to them here.

My Qualifications

I hold a NVQ in Child Care & Education and a GNVQ in Health & Social Care.

I have a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Diploma.
A Diploma in Child Psychology.
An EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Teaching Diploma.
A Mindfulness for Children Diploma.

I have CPD Certificates in various childcare related training such as;
EQUIP Speech and Language,
Autism Awareness,
Teaching Phonics,
Play Therapy,
Health and Safety,
Paediatric First Aid,
Safeguarding Children,
Workplace First Aid,
Childhood Weight Management,
Child Protection,
Health and Safety in the Childminding Setting,
Safe Food Handling,
Play Therapy Certificate.
Covid 19 prevention training.

Please feel free to contact me anytime 71289517 to arrange a viewing of the setting, and what is available to your child and you.

My Availability

Available for local school pick ups and drop offs.

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 yes yes yes yes yes no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 29/06/2021

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

Half and full day rates available on request.
Hourly rates are only available for emergency care.

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 Documents

  • Training Certificate (added 27/11/2023)
  • First Aid Certificate (added 27/11/2023)
  • AccessNI Northern Ireland Check (added 27/11/2023)
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