Gemma
Childminder in Chiltern
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Female Member since Feb 2020 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 07 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a mother of two grown up children. I enjoy walking my dogs and reading. I have a passion for Early years and enjoy watching children achieve their full potential using a holistic approach. I have many years of working with children in all different age groups.
My Experience
I have ample childcare experience from babies to teenagers. I have worked in both schools and in private nurseries. I also offer private tuition for primary aged children.
My Qualifications
I have a Diploma level 3 in children's development and a level 5 foundation degree in childhood studies. I have GCSE grades A-B. I have paediatric first aid, food safety and safeguarding certificates.
My Availability
I work from home with a separate room from which I childmind from. I have two lovely assistants who work with me. The children have access to the garden both front and back. We have a sleep room for nap times. I provide all food and can meet any preference or dietary requirements. I provide wipes.
I offer both full time and part time childcare including term time only.
At this time I am unable to offer school pick up or drop off.
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| Last Updated: 30/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
4 plus days full time 8-6 is £65 per day.
3 days or less full time 8-6 is £70 per day.
Term time only £85 per day, no charge in the holidays.
Hourly rate available at £10 per hour.
I offer a 7:30 start if agreed in advance for a fee of £6
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
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Inspection Report: First Ofsted Inspection Report (added 14/12/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: First Aid Updated (added 06/06/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 06/06/2022)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 15/09/2021)
- Exam Certificate: Level 3 (added 27/10/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: First Response (added 27/10/2020)
- DBS Check (added 27/10/2020)
- UK Passport (added 27/10/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Gemma. 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.
Gemma was totally brilliant with my son Bobby. He felt happy, secure and Gemma brought out his confidence. Gemma and her team really encouraged Bobby’s talking and communication. He loved going to Gemma’s house. I would highly recommend her!
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Holmesv
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on 08/10/2022
Response by
Gemma
on 08/10/2022:
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We wish Bobby all the best for the future. See you both at our next family day.
Our daughter started with Gemma at 12 months and settled very quickly. She was always so excited to go and has grown into such a happy, confident little girl, in no small part down to Gemma's care and encouragement. Gemma is very experienced and organized as well as so helpful, having our daughter on extra days when needed and sometimes at quite short notice. She keeps you informed during the day with photos of their activities and a useful debrief at the end of the day! We're so sad to be leaving Gemma but are so grateful to her and her family and for making us and our daughter so welcome.
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Rozi
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on 11/09/2021
Response by
Gemma
on 13/09/2021:
Thank you for such a lovely review. We all miss you guys! I has been wonderful to watch your daughter grow into such a lovely and confident little girl. I look forward to seeing how she continues to progress.
Many thanks,
Gemma.
It was such a hard decision to send our daughter to a childminder at 14 months old. I was so nervous for her and worried about what she would experience and how she would settle in. Gemma could not have been a more perfect decision. She put our minds at peace, talked us through everything, sent us pictures of Isla at each session. She was always happy to answer our questions. Isla adores her and the smile on her face when she sees Gemma is just priceless. She always reaches out to Gemma and jumps into her arms when I hand her over at the start of the day. Isla comes home with a big smile on her face and chats about the things she’s been doing. She’s made friends there and has grown in confidence with dogs through being around Gemma’s two little ones.
Gemma is kind and thoughtful and when we had our second child she took Isla on for extra days instantly with no issue and was so helpful. This definitely helped Isla and meant the world to us to know that Isla had somewhere reliable and safe to go whilst I was in hospital.
I would recommend Gemma as a childminder to anyone and everyone. She is the best! She truly cares for the children and families she works with!
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Ashley
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on 27/08/2021
Response by
Gemma
on 27/08/2021:
Ashley, thank you so much for your very kind words. Brought a tear to my eye! Its been wonderful seeing Isla develop and become the confident and clever little girl she is. You have all been such a lovely family to work with.
All the very best for the future.
Gemma.
My Son is being looked after by Gemma who he adores so much so he is dressed and ready to leave at 6.30 every morning. Even though we don’t leave till 8am! Gemma has updated me daily on his well-being and sent me pictures of activities he is enjoying that day. To help put me at ease as well. Always updates every day on pick up on food eaten along with activities or interests he has shown. I can’t fault her in anyway and would recommend any parent who looks at her profile to contact her as she is an excellent childminder who will look after you child and support their learning especially during these difficult times we find ourselves in.
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Gemandc
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on 09/01/2021
Response by
Gemma
on 09/01/2021:
Thank you so much for these lovely words. Made me quite emotional this morning! He is a pleasure to look after, everyday he makes me laugh. Im looking forward to building on our relationship in the coming months.
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