Natalie
Childminder in Stockton-on-Tees (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Oct 2024 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 04 Nov 2024
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My Summary
A Safe & Nurturing Environment Where Your Child Is Encouraged To Be Curious, Imaginative & Creative.
About Me
My name is Natalie and I work with 2 assistants who are both on the DBS update service.
If you would like a copy of our handbook with all our policies and curriculum information feel free to pop us a message.
WE HAVE SPACES ON OUR RESERVE LIST FOR APRIL 2025 FOR 3 FULL TIME CHILDREN, 2 PART TIME CHILDREN & 2 CHILDREN FOR WRAP AROUND CARE.
We have CCTV in operation for children’s security both indoor and outdoor of the property. We have doors locked at all times and children will only be allowed to leave with agreed persons.
We are in the process of creating a large purpose built play room and outdoor play space. We also have a separate quiet room/safe sleeping zone, separate dining area and private baby change area.
We offer part time and full time term time places for children aged 0-12 years, school holiday club & also offer breakfast club/after school club with pick ups from Fairfield Primary School, St Patrick’s RC Primary School, Holy Trinity Rosehill CE Primary Scholl and St Marks CE Primary School in Fairfield.
Within the play room there are various areas including a reading zone, arts & crafts area, role play area, education corner, designated safe baby play zone & more.
We have dedicated spaces for older children who may wish to sit and do homework, play board games, do arts & crafts, read, enjoy cooking or baking etc.
We are qualified in the delivery of EYFS and will be singing and reading daily. We teach sign language as part of our curriculum. We aim to be cooking and baking twice per week.
We have monthly learning themes broken down into weekly topics and daily activities planned in advance. Themes include but are not limited to ‘All About Me’, ‘People Who Help Us’, ‘Spring & New Life’, ‘Our Planet, Recycling & Climate Change’, ‘Mini Beasts & Insects’, ‘The Weather & Seasons’, ‘Cultures & Tradition Around The World’, ‘Water, The Ocean & Sea Creatures’, ‘Healthy Eating & Our Bodies’, ‘The Planets, Space & Stars’, ‘Festivals & Celebrations’, ‘Summer Fun, Beach & Sun Safety’, ‘All About Autumn’, ‘Winter & New Beginnings’.
We will share with you your child's progress and keep a learning diary for each child and conduct developmental plans and progress reports. We provide daily updates for parents so you always know what your child has been up to and that they are content in our care.
With your permission we take photographs of your child’s adventures to share with you and keep in their personal learning diaries that you can access at any time.
We aim to go out every day whether this is a walk to the park or through the woods, going to a local community class or play group, a visit to the farm or aquarium or one of our favourites a play area. Children also have unlimited access to our secure outdoor play space.
We offer children unlimited age appropriate healthy snacks of fruit and vegetables. As well as unlimited healthy snack options, we also have snack time with milk and snacks.
Breakfast is provided daily and includes a variety of healthy pancakes, fruit, yoghurt, toast, crumpets, cereal and porridge with a variety of toppings.
Snacks and drinks are provided for children in after school club too, that will see them through until their evening meal at home.
All children have their own age appropriate drinking bottle for water that they have access to all day.
We do ask for an age appropriate lunch to be provided by parents to ensure all children have a lunch they will eat and that is specifically catered for their individual needs. This also allows us extra time to spend with children daily.
My Experience
I am an Early Years Educator and the Designated Safeguarding Lead. I have experience with children of all ages from birth to teenage years, from all different backgrounds and a range of special educational needs. I also have home education experience.
My mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child in my care can thrive emotionally, socially and academically. I am committed to fostering a sense of security, building confidence and encouraging curiosity, creativity and independence. Through individualized care, I support each child's unique needs and development, creating a warm, welcoming space that feels like a home away from home.
My Qualifications
•Level 3 Child Care Diploma
•Level 3 Teaching Assistant
•Level 3 Safeguarding Children
•Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator)*
•Level 5 DipHE Law & Criminology
•Understanding Child Development & the EYFS
•Understanding the revised EYFS
•Teaching & Learning in the Early Years
•Diploma in Managing Early Child Daycare Centre ECEC
•Early Child Development
•Forest School & Outdoor Learning
• Working with Children with Special Educational Needs or Disability
•Get Inspection Ready
•Understanding your Ofsted Inspection
•Cultural Capital
•Understanding Children’s Behaviour
•Enhancing Practice with Hygge
•Developmental Play
• Loose Parts Play
•Putting Connection at the end Heart of Practice
•Paediatric First Aid*
•Safer Sleeping for Babies
•Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
•Safeguarding Children & Designated Lead
•Data Protection for Childminders
•Fire Prevention & Safeguarding
•Safeguarding Paperwork
•Recognising & Responding to Sexual Abuse
•Food Hygiene
•Food Allergy and Intolerance Training
•Nutrition 1: Healthy Eating in Early Years
•Nutrition 2: Special Diets & Fussy Eaters
•Gut Health: The Power of the Microbiome
My Availability
Please contact me to check my availability based on your requirements and age of child etc. We will always try to be pretty flexible in terms of days/times so please get in touch & advise of your requirements.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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: 04/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Generally childminding fees are £7 per hour or £50 per day.
Please ask to see our fees policy or handbook for further fee information or get in touch.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Fairfield Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Mark's Church of England Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 01/11/2024)
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