Home From Holme
Childminder in Ossett
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Female Member since May 2019 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 29 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Claire Di Virgilio. I live in Ossett with my husband Gianpaolo. We have 6 wonderful children, the youngest being 9 months, then 7,12,13,14 and 21 years.
Here at Home from Holme our curriculum follows the EYFS framework which sets the national standard for the learning, care and development of babies and children up to the age of 5. The EYFS outlines seven areas of learning, these are broken down into three prime areas:
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
And four specific areas:
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design
At Home from Holme our intent is to provide all children with a safe, secure, stimulating and fun environment. We strongly believe that everything your child does, sees, touches, hears, smells and tastes is the curriculum because this is how they are learning about their world. We encourage the children to express their own thoughts, feelings and interests as we believe these play a vital role in their personal learning and development journeys. We work closely with parents and carers to ensure that we are always well informed about what the children’s current interests are enabling us to incorporate this into their learning.
We encourage children to learn through play and first hand experiences by offering a wide range of activities and resources both indoors and outdoors. We regularly visit the local library, market and participate in community events.
We promote healthy lifestyles, including oral health and reinforce this by offering the children healthy meals and snacks and encouraging them to make healthy food choices on their own. We ensure that children have daily outdoor play and children are encouraged to drink water and not juice within the setting and we regularly discuss oral health and engage in role play and other activities to support this.
Mental wellbeing and self-confidence are very important to us at Home from Holme. For the children to learn and develop effectively it is important they feel safe, secure and happy within their learning environment, which is why we have dedicated areas for children to be able to express and discuss emotions, worries and anxieties both independently and as part of a group encouraging them learn to self-regulate their own emotions and feelings, promoting positive mental health and a positive, happy environment for all children to thrive in.
By the age of five we are confident that all children will have gained the vital knowledge, skills and experiences needed to confidently transition into a school environment and continue to flourish and build upon their existing skills.
We pride ourselves on offering a clean, safe and smoke free environment. We are within walking distance of the library, parks, soft play areas, local toddler groups, local markets and local shops and are frequent visitors to them all.
My husband Gianpaolo works alongside me within the setting, he holds a full enhanced DBS check, valid paediatric first aid Certificate and level 3 advanced safeguarding. Gianpaolo has over 16 years childcare experience.
I also have an apprentice Scarlet who is also fully DBS checked and hold’s a valid paediatric first aid certificate and a level 2 safeguarding qualification.
All assistants have been checked and accepted by OFSTED for their suitability to work with children.
I run my setting professionally so myself and my assistants will regularly attend relevant meetings and training events to refresh our mandatory training.
I strongly believe in building and maintaining positive and professional relationship with parents, and carers.
I recognise the importance of parental involvement in a child’s early years and look forward to working together as a team to meet your child(ren’s) full potential.
At present i pick up and drop off at local schools and nurseries, these are Dimplewell school in Ossett and Southdale school in Ossett. There is the possibility of other nearby schools if requested dependant on availability.
My current availability is Monday – Friday 7.30am – 18.00pm, should you require something different, let me know and we will try to come to a suitable arrangement.
My Experience
I previously worked as a childminding assistant before deciding to open my own setting. I also have experience within a school setting aswell as bringing up three children of my own and 3 step children.
My Qualifications
Below is a list of my qualifications and other relevant training courses i have completed:
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 supporting teaching and learning in schools
• Child protection advanced level 3
• Understanding and working with the EYFS
• Recording children’s development
• Safeguarding children
• Developing children’s learning
• Leading and managing a childminding setting
• Level 3 Paediatric first aid
• Understanding pathways to extremism and the prevent programme
• Introduction to FGM, forced marriage, spirit possession and honour-based violence
• Awareness of child abuse and neglect
• Food hygiene
• Nutrition
My Availability
Flexible. Please call or email to discuss
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
from £5.50 per hour, this includes all meals, snacks and outings costs unless otherwise agreed in contract
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 19/12/2019)
- DBS Check (added 19/12/2019)
- Marriage Certificate (added 03/11/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminding service is highly praised by parents for its warm, family-like atmosphere and excellent care. Children are reported to settle in quickly, enjoying a variety of activities and developing well. Parents appreciate the flexibility, reliability, and dedication of the childminders. They are described as patient, caring, and supportive, often going above and beyond expectations. Many parents express gratitude for finding such a high-quality childcare option.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Home from Holme. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
I could speak for hours about how amazing Claire, Paulo and Scarlett are. My little girl has always been super attached to her mummy, the type of baby to cry when someone unfamiliar came near her and having been unsuccessful at getting her settled into two previous settings I genuinely thought I’d never be able to return to work. Fast forward 8 months and she now pulls away from me to go to Claire or to run off to play with her friends when we arrive every morning!! She was happily settled within just a few visits, they completely work around the children’s individual needs and do anything they can to ensure the little ones feel completely happy/safe. She comes home every day super excited, all of her needs met, talking all about what fun they’ve had/places they’ve been! I count my lucky stars every day that we found home from Holme, they really are the loveliest warmest most patient and caring family! My little girl absolutely adores them and so do I, if you have any concerns about your little ones settling into childcare or are feeling anxious about sending them please get in touch with Claire, they’re beyond amazing!! 5 stars really doesn’t seem like enough!!xx
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Danni29
on 27/08/2024
Since starting with Claire last year, I have seen so much progression with my son. I have had 2 previous childminders but have never seen my son as happy as he is with Claire and Paulo. Every day he is so excited to arrive, and seeing the activities and play they get up to daily is so nice. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good, reliable minder. They make everyone feel like a big family and it's such a lovely environment. Thank you guys, we all love you!
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Victoria
on 01/07/2024
Home from Holme are so amazing… my son has settled in so well and is so happy 😀 they are so lovely and welcoming xxx
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Rachel
on 06/10/2023
Fantastic childminder and amazing with my little one, highly recommend
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Kelly
on 03/10/2023
I looked for months to try and find a good childminders that did the school run to south parade and would take my 2 young children, I then came across home from Holme and so glad I did. By far the best childminders I visited, lovely people, happy to help where they can, issue I have now I my children would rather stay there than come home lol. Highly recommended
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Paul
on 03/10/2023
Claire and Paolo are so lovely!
Our little daughter was with them since she was 1.5 years, now she is nearly 5 and still going to their setting. The setting is clean and they offer a variance of healthy meals, there are no pets and various area for your little one development tailored to each stage.
The kids will be entertained with various activities during normal days and especially during school holidays when they will have different activities planned for each day!
They are both more than a childminder, they are like a family to us and always supported me and Sara.
I would highly recommend them if you would like peace of mind in regards your little ones when you are away ❤️
Thank you so much for everything you are doing!
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Cristina
on 03/10/2023
Claire always goes above and beyond for the children and is a great role model for them! She’s absolutely amazing with my little boy (who has been there since he was 10 months old). Could not recommend anyone more! Always making the cutest keepsakes too
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Abi
on 06/06/2023
Our little boy has been going to Claire and paolo now for just over a year and he has come on so much. He loves going and seeing them and Italia. They are always doing new things with him and he is always asking to go back once he is home! I can’t thank and recommend Claire and paolo enough.
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Connor
on 06/06/2023
I looked high and low for months to find a childminder that can cater to my 3 little ones, with them been so young it was very tricky but Claire came to my rescue. She looks after the boys 2 days a week and they have so much fun! Claire always updates us with photos of their activities which we love to see. I would highly recommend Claire, Paolo and Italian for your childminding needs. 😍
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Mama2boy
on 04/06/2023
My son has been going to clare and paolos for a while now he also has adhd and autismn clare and paolo has done so much for finley and his confidence he just adores them both they always have time and patience for finley and nothing is ever too much for them both aswell as amazing childminders they are also now amazing friends i couldnt wish for two better childminders thankyou for always been amazing xxxxx
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Natalie
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