Elaine M
Childminder in Blantyre
Female Member since Apr 2020 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login 21 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Elaine McDade. I am a registered childminder providing excellent quality care for children in a friendly, stimulating and safe home environment.
My main aim is to encourage and enable children to develop quickly in their early years and do all that I can to ensure that they have the best possible start in life.
I am based in Blantyre, where I live with my husband and our two teenage children.. We also have two lovely small dogs, Rocky and Poppy.
So if you’re looking for an excellent level of quality care for your child, why not contact me for more information about the service that I offer within my safe and loving childcare setting?
• Care Inspectorate registered
• Member of SCMA
• Multi-sensory experiences
• Emotional development
• Early learning goals
• Multicultural environment
• Effective learning
• Healthy nutritional meals
• Full day availability
• After school care service
• Covid risk assessment extra measures in place.
• Registered with the information commissioners Office.
. Partner Provider with South Lanarkshire Council providing ELC 30 hours free childcare.
. SVQ3 in Social Services (children & young people).
You may wonder why I wanted to be a childminder. I’ve always enjoyed working with children through my Dance School over the past 25 years, and have always enjoyed a great connection with my students, alongside a passion for seeing children grow and develop new skills.
I love arts and crafts, and base a lot of my planning around the children making something to either take home each week or to try something new. I also love the outdoors and love to explore with the children.
Having been a working mother myself, I understand the importance of making sure your child is in a safe, loving and welcoming environment - that’s why I will make sure all parties involved feel comfortable. I feel communication from myself and the parents plays a huge part in a child’s happiness, and I will communicate with parents using log books, diaries and photos of our activities.
If you wish to book your child into my care you will receive a welcome booklet and a link to download my Procedures and Policies at your first visit.
My Experience
As well as being a full-time mum, I have years of experience working with children. As a dance teacher, I ran my own business and dance studio for 25 years.
I have a full Certificate in Childminding Practice. I am registered with the Care Inspectorate, and I’m a member of SCMA – the Scottish Childminding Association. I have a full disclosure check and full public liability insurance cover. I have a full, clean UK driving licence and my car fully insured for transporting children with a range of car seats to suit all ages.
I have a BA hons degree in Dance Art in the Community, as well as a teaching diploma in Dance with the BATD, of which I’ve been a fellow member for 25 years.
I attend regular training courses.
SCMA childminding course
Registration with Care Inspectorate
Registered with Information commissioners Office (ICO)
I have a current Paediatric First Aid certificate (including epi-pen training)
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene).
Child Protection Training certificate.
Fire Safety certificate.
Prevention of Covid.
I follow G.I.R.F.E.C and SHANARRI policies and put them into practice in my service.
I am committed to continuing my training and development and shall be attending Scottish Child Minding Association workshops as and when they become available. All training is undertaken in my own time and does not disrupt the service.
My Qualifications
SCMA childminding course
Registration with Care Inspectorate
Registered with Information commissioners Office (ICO)
SVQ3 in Social Services (children & young people)
Partner Provider with South Lanarkshire Council providing ELC 30 hours free childcare.
I have a current Paediatric First Aid certificate (including epi-pen training)
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene).
Child Protection Training certificate.
Fire Safety certificate.
Prevention of Covid
BA Honours Degree Dance Artist in the Community
Diploma in Teaching Dance
My Availability
I have space for three pre school children full days 7am to 5.30pm or possibly later. Monday to Friday.
I have space for two Breakfast (early morning 7-9am) after school kids from 3pm - 6pm (minimum 3 hours) Monday to Friday.
I am prepared to work extra hours if I can.
| 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: 15/01/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
To be discussed at first visit
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at David Livingstone Memorial Primary School
My Documents
- Training Certificate: Prevent Covid 19 Certificate (added 23/07/2020)
- Training Certificate: Fire Extinguisher Awareness (added 21/07/2020)
- Training Certificate: Fire Safety Awareness (added 21/07/2020)
- Training Certificate: Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering Level 2 (added 21/07/2020)
- Training Certificate: SCMA Childminding Induction Support Programme (added 21/07/2020)
- Training Certificate (added 21/07/2020)
- PVG Check (added 21/07/2020)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid (added 21/07/2020)
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 21/07/2020)
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