Colin
Childminder in Cambridge
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Male Member since Feb 2022 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 23 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I am an Ofsted registered child minder, who is also a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) . I provide a safe stimulating home from home environment for the children in my care, this provides a happy place to learn and play. I work closely within the EYFS to promote learning towards the early years goals and outcomes. I have a smoke free setting.
I have a large designated playroom fully equipped with age/stage appropriate toys and resources. I also have an all weather, child friendly, fully equipped outdoor play area with a play house, which the children enjoy using as a den, sand and water tables and a varied selection of out outdoor toys. I have a separate sleeping area away from the hustle and bustle of the play area. I am triple jabbed against COVID.
My Experience
I have plenty of experience working with children and have been a child minder for 13 years, I have four step children of my own, five grand children and one great grand child. I have experience with babies and children of all ages. Both myself and my wife (who is also a childminder) have current level 3 paediatric First Aid certificates.
My Qualifications
tes - Autism Awareness (Safeguarding) - 2024
Mini First Aid - Paediatric First Aid Level 3 - 2023
Laser - Health & Safety: ICT - 2023
Laser - An Introduction to Safeguarding - 2023
Laser - Keeping Children Safe on the Internet - 2023
Educare - Supporting Early Language Development - 2022
Educare - Improving Children's Learning Through Play - 2022
Kinderly - Schemas: How to Build on Children's Interests - 2022
Laser - An Enabling Learning Environment - 2022
Educare - Child Protection Refresher - 2021
FOFA+O - Paediatric First Aid Level 3 - 2020
PACEY - Understanding how to set up a home based childcare service & Child Protection - 2020
Virtual College - Prevent COVID-19 - 2020
Educare - Food Hygiene & Safety - Level 2 - 2019
Educare - First Aid Essentials - 2019
Educare - Child Protection - Level 2 - 2019
Educare - An Introduction to GDPR - Level 2 - 2018
Educare - A Practical Guide to the GDPR - Level 2 - 2018
Educare - Female Genital Mutilation Awareness - Level 2 - 2018
Educare - Improving Children's Learning Through Play - Level 2 - 2018
Educare - Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation - Level 2 - 2018
College of Policing - Channel General Awareness - 2016
Edexcel - NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service - 2015
East of England Training - Paediatric First Aid - Level 3 - 2014
Early Years Service - Revised EYFS Training - 2012
National Open College - Lets Talk with Under 5s - Level 1 - 2011
NCMA - Early Years Foundation Stage - 2010
CACHE - Diploma in Home Based Childcare Level 3 - Working in Partnership with Parents - 2010
CACHE - Diploma in Home Based Childcare Level 3 - Introduction to Childcare Practice - 2009
My Availability
Contact me for availability.
My hours of work are 07.30 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, but I am happy to be flexible so please feel free to contact me to discuss.
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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: 21/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I charge £6.50 per hour for normal contracted hours including meals, healthy snacks and juices, however parents are welcome to provide packed lunches should they prefer. I also offer a reduction for siblings.
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
- UK Driving Licence (added 03/08/2024)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 15/07/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/02/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Colin. 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.
My daughter has been with Colin for 3 years and It has been absolutely the best choice I would have wanted for her. In these years he has been supportive and a crucial presence in my daughter life and I can definitely say that he has been more than a carer and almost family to us. Helpful, professional and always with a smile on his face has guided my little one through the most delicate years of her life , helping her blooming and acquiring all the important milestones. His food prep is delicious at the point that my daughter would eat certain meals just if prepared by him. I will be always thankful for the support and help that he has given.
Our son has been with Allyson and Colin for 1.5 years. When he started, they made sure he settled down comfortably and now he is happy to go there every day. He has a diary where they write down how he gets on during the day. The playroom is full of toys, books and games, where kids can help themselves to whatever they want to play. They provide healthy food and snacks and our son enjoys eating there. They are always easy to contact and very responsive whenever you ask them. Moreover, they are always flexible and available to do extra hours if needed. We would recommend them.
My son Oscar has attended since 2019 when he was 7 months old. Over all these years he learned so much. The setting is always clean and well-prepared for every child's needs. Oscar loves going there and it's always exciting. Colin always goes above and beyond to give the best care and support also it's extremely patient. I was updated about Oscar's development and improvement regularly. I never had any concerns about how he takes care of my son. My son is a really active and challenging child but he never had a problem to calm him down or keep him occupied. Oscar was always telling me about activities they were doing and how he spent his time. When I became very ill last year, Colin was really supportive and helped Oscar to keep things as normal as they can and pass through this difficult time smoothly. He provided excellent care in a safe, quiet and calm environment. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a childminder. I cannot imagine an Oscar in better hands. Now my son it's in the Reception and is fully prepared what to expect and goes to school with a smile on his face thanks to Colin.
My son is 2 years old and has been receiving childcare from Colin since April 2023 and he has absolutely loved going to the group. Colin has been absolutely amazing in helping to reassure my son when he at first experienced separation anxiety and he’s been so accommodating, being able to fit around my work schedule and keeping up with any and all communication. I am very grateful for everything he’s done and I honestly couldn’t recommend the care more.
Collin is an absolutely amazing childcare provider. My little one was with him for around 2.5 years and really loved the environment. He still speaks about Collin even though he’s recently left for nursery now. If he wasn’t going to nursery he would 100% still be with Collin. I can not recommend enough, our little one developed a lot of skills and was always talking about the fun he had. They have great communication and over the 2.5 years we’ve had no issues at all.
by Paige453 about Colin on 07/09/2023
Response by Colin on 07/09/2023:
Thank you Paige, it was an absolute pleasure.
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