Jessicab
Childminder in Anston
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Female Member since Feb 2019 Last Updated Jul 2022 Last Login Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
Here at Little Acorns Childcare, South Anston, we provide an intimate setting for children to receive a unique, tailored development. Following a Montessori ethos, we follow each child’s interests and build the curriculum around this to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. From zoos, farms and nature reserves to transportation museums, art galleries and live music concerts we love to show children what the world has to offer and are always out and about experiencing life.
Maria Montessori sought to enrich the lives of children; through a prepared environment which allows each child to discover and challenge themselves independently, a prepared adult to direct their interests and an absorbent mind for the child to take in the world around them and flourish to the best of their ability. This is what we seek to provide for your child. We would love to welcome new parents/carers to visit our setting, to witness first-hand the environment we prepare for the children we care for, to allow them to explore freely within a safe space and thrive.
We have a wonderfully spacious playroom filled with natural light and free flowing access into a large secure grassed garden complete with vegetable patch, play house, trampoline, mud kitchen and various other outdoor activities.
My Experience
I am the third of seven children and have sixteen nieces and nephews whom I have cared for frequently over the years in addition to various family and friends children. I am experienced and confident in caring for many children at one time and encourage children to play together, exploring new opportunities. I raise my own two sons with a Montessori style ethos which carries through to my role as a childminder. Montessori encourages the independence and creativity of children, in providing freedom within boundaries and a positive discipline.
My Qualifications
Early Years Pre-registration Course, full paediatric first aid training, Montessori in the Home
for Children from Birth to Three Years, Positive Discipline with Transforming Toddlers, Good Autism Practice for People Working Directly with Children, DBS checks, food hygiene, child protection, safeguarding, FGM, CSE, safer sleeping for babies.
My Availability
My core working hours are 8am-6pm Monday to Friday however I am flexible with this as I understand the constraints of working parents. I have availability during the day for children under 5 and wraparound care for children attending Hillcrest school. I also provide school holiday care although I do take annual leave of 4 weeks throughout the year. I am able to offer funded childcare places for children aged 2, 3 and 4 and accept childcare vouchers.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £4.50 per hour
Before school from 8am including a healthy breakfast: £5.00
After school until 6pm including a healthy tea: £10.00
Day care 8am-6pm: £45 per day inclusive of all snacks, meals and excursions
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Anston Hillcrest Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 11/05/2019)
Reviews
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Jessica has cared for my daughter since she was 18 months old. Forward wind another 16 months and my daughter has come on leaps and bounds (I am stunned at what she has learnt on a regular basis).
Although my daughter has been challenging at times, Jessica has unbelievable patience and never raises her voice. Her child care values and montessori touches have made the perfect environment for all the fun loving curious little minds and for little fireworks like my daughter.
Leaving her was originally was very difficult, however knowing what safe hands she was in made it easier. Jessica has always been so understanding and friendly giving me welcomed updates and photos during the day to help reassure me.
During periods of challenging behaviour, I was was anxious about certain situations. Jessica worked hard to overcome these problems and she has always been open to working together to find ways to overcome and conquer.
From the treasure hunts in the woods to the Teddy bear picnics, from the zoo visits to the beach days, Jessica throws her full self into her childminding business and my daughter LOVES being there!
(she now asks to go to Jessica's on the weekend!)
I cannot recommend Jessica's little Acorns childminders enough. Thank you Jessica
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