Louise P
Childminder in Reading
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Female Member since Jul 2019 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 23 Dec 2024
My Summary
**Space Available**
About Me
My names Louise, I'm an Ofsted registered childminder living off the Wokingham Road. I offer home from home child care, working closely with parents. I have great local amenities on my doorstep which we visit regularly, such as play groups libraries/rhyme time, 2 parks and Reading University's lake and gardens.
I'm married with 2 girls, My 9yr daughter currently attends Earley St Peter's where I'm able to do drop/pick up from. We also have a lovely Show Cocker Spaniel called Maisie.
My Experience
I love looking after children and have been a childminder for 4 years. I had my first graded Ofsted Inspection March 2022 where I was very pleased to be graded Good. I've gained a wealth of experience with my own two daughters and having a great childminding network in the area I live. I am continually training to keep up with current practise and guidance for child development.
My Qualifications
Ofsted registered / Graded Good
Pacey/CACHE level 3 home base childcare
Paediatric first aid training
Safeguarding/prevent
DBS certificate
Makaton Level 1
My Availability
** Space available **
Funding accepted
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 10/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.25 per hour
£6.25per hour on full days
After school £7.00
* All funding accepted *
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: first aid (added 10/07/2023)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 Home Based child care (added 28/09/2019)
- DBS Check (added 28/09/2019)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding/prevent (added 27/09/2019)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/07/2019)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Louise P. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users 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 consider Louise to be an esteemed childminder and I have learned her ability to care for children to be outstanding.
Louise is extremely committed to the children she looks after. She is vigilant and up to date with everything that is going on. My son, Jake, always comes out happy when I collect him.
Louise has a very positive disposition and its contagious. Jake, gets a lot out of his time with her family and has settled. I think Louise has been fundamental in enabling Jake to settle into his school routine too. She helps him reflect on his day and always takes a positive stance.
Louise is great at communicating with parents. She's honest, yet kind. Diplomatic and very helpful.
Louise has been Jake's childminder for 5 years and I may it long continue. Thanks Louise 👍
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Louise instantly put us at ease, she is kind and warm and welcoming and is careful to curate an environment for the children she cares for to flourish in. Our son has thrived with her and loves going to see her and the friends he makes from the others she cares for and the connections she has with other minders in the area. We've loved getting photos of what they've been up to in the day and that she keeps in touch if there are any concerns. We really couldn't have asked for any more from her and how much she has cared for our little one, we feel very lucky to have found her and got a place! We are so grateful to have found someone we had zero qualms leaving our child with, she is brilliant!
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The minute my husband and I met Louise we instantly felt so comfortable and knew our son would be in safe hands. Our son has developed so much since he first started going to Louise's, and I attribute a lot of this to Louise.
Throughout the day Louise keeps us up to date with the activities they are doing and what food he has eaten (we get jealous of the amazing menu) Our son genuinley loves going to Louise's setting, and has made lots of friends along the way. He has become much more confident around other children thanks to Louise.
Louise's setting is a very child friendly and a welcoming space. Louise is more than a childminder, she is like a second mum to our son and a family friend. We are very much looking forward to our daughter attending Louise's later this year.
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Louise is an excellent childminder and I would like to give her service 5 stars.
Louise has been childminding my son for approximately one year. My partner and I feel very lucky to have found someone who is genuine and passionate about her work. Louise is honest and prompt with communication which is refreshing. I love it when she sends pictures of what he is up to. This is very reassuring and allows me to relax and focus on my work because I know he is happy and safe.
Louise consistently shares the educational stages that he is going through. She is passionate about her children learning and is always encouraging them in their own direction. He comes home with new words and an energy for learning which is fantastic and I know it’s down to Louise.
Louise has a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere in her home and I think this helped him settle in well.
Louise has adjusted to a new way of working since Covid19. She has been open and vigilant with implementing the correct risk reduction plans and promoting safe practice. This was very reassuring for us and enabled me to continue to work as a key worker.
I would like to say a huge thank-you to Louise and her family for being such a fundamental part in our son's social development, enabling him to flourish and be happy. Looking forward to the next year ahead.
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I highly recommend Louise we met Louise before she started her childminder journey as at mum at my sons school, soon after meeting her I realised I would love if she would look after my 18 month old as I had to return to work. The children had such an amazing repor with her they adored her and she adored them. My children look forward to their days as Louise's house they love her and her family and always have fun. But what I love most about Louise is that she cares for them as if my children are her own which means alot to me. That's why I chose a childminder for my childrens setting. I want them to feel loved and happy but also to learn along they way. My daughter is absolutely thriving in her childcare environment and is blossoming into a lovely individual. Louise takes great interest in the childrens development and always updates me during the day with pictures and how daughter has eaten for lunch which is always lovely homemade food. My daughter's social and communication skills have been greatly enhanced since going Louise .
Louise takes the children on regular outings to toddler groups and parks and different adventures. I had a childminder before for my son and i never thought I would find someone that would match up to the childminder we used but luckily we found Louise and I'm very grateful we did!
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