Claire
Childminder in Reigate (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Jul 2011 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Availability- 1 under 5s place & Sandcross School am/pm. Qualified, OFSTED "GOOD" registered. Who is passionate about providing excellent, warm, loving childcare and want to ensure every child that comes to my setting has a wonderful home from home fun times and makes new friends. Childcare vouchers accepted. Well equipped home, large private garden. Sandcross school runs. Good easy parking outside.
Im a qualified Childminder with a Diploma in Child Care & Education. Been childminding since 2012 after previous child care experience.
Large selection of resources including dressing up/role play, multicultural toys, toys teaching diversity, home-area, craft activities/messy play, book corner, musical instruments, building, drawing, electronic toys, large selection of baby toys, large selection of toys for older children.
Very pleased to tell you my Ofsted inspection October 2023 graded "Good".
• Excellent standards of daily care and education
• Very experienced childminder
• Pick-ups to Sandcross Primary and Nursery
• Secure, stimulating and happy home from home environment
• Large secure garden for outdoor play
• Regular outings and visits to playgroups
• Huge amount of resources
• Can provide nutritious meals where necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Childcare & Education level 3 2002
First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding children Training. many more
I am outgoing and like getting out and about either to the park or on outings. Have a large and private garden fully equipped.
I have references from my previous families. Grew up in Kingswood then moved to Reigate. Live with my husband and 4 children Somer Mar 2011 Seth Jun 2014, Zara Apr 2018 and Jude Nov 2019. We have no indoor pets. Getting Chickens in spring/summer.
I believe in being like a family and we all look after and learn together in which we grown together through, busy fun days full of arts and crafts, outdoor activities, cooking and learning. I use the babysdays online system for you to see everything and I chat at end of the day. This includes what we have been doing each day this will include there learning, meals, drinks, nappy changes if required and what they have been playing and photos. The online system which you can assess with your own password and can view everything that is happening.
BACKGROUND
I have made some great friends from other local nannies childminders and parents. I really enjoy looking after Children. Have four children of my own. Been working in childcare since 2002. Started working for 3.5years as a nursery nurse (Asquith Nursery Reigate), then 1year nursery room supervisor (Asquith Nursery), 7years private nanny, have enjoyed all my experiences but Childminding is my future.
I look forward to speaking to you soon, and seeing how I can best help you.
Kind Regards
Claire McDougall
My Experience
I have made some great friends from other local nannies childminders and parents. I really enjoy looking after Children. Have 4 of my own Somer, Seth, Zara and Jude.
Been working in childcare since 2002. After I graduated with Diploma in Child Care and Education. Started at Asquith Nursery reigate as a nursery nurse for 3.5years. Then made into a nursery room supervisor (Asquith Nursery) for 1 year. Before I left to be a private nanny for 3 family's in 7 years. Have enjoyed all my experiences.
My Qualifications
Diploma in Childcare & Education level 3 2002
First Aid, Food Hygiene, Safeguarding children Training
Lots of training courses done with surrey council childcare training.
My Availability
Sandcross School runs am and pm available.
under 5s place available.
I offer; Full term, Term time only or holiday time only.
| 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: 09/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
• £8 an hour
• Childcare Vouchers accepted
• I offer flexible hours for parents on maternity leave or working shifts
• Drinks and snacks included
• I cook healthy and nutritious meal included or you can provide your own.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Sandcross Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childcare provider has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childcare provider.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/07/2016)
- First Aid Certificate (added 17/02/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid Training (12 hours) (added 28/09/2016)
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