Christel
Childminder in Derby
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Female Member since Dec 2024 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 31 May 2025
My Summary
New Creations
About Me
I, my husband and our little girl have created a warm, loving and fun space for children to enjoy and thrive in. Every day involves exploring nature, playing and learning together. My setting is most definitely child-led, with me gently nudging them to new & different experiences; whilst encouraging them every step of the way as they grow in confidence. We are a bilingual household - speaking English and French.
My Experience
I have just over 5 years experience in childcare, working as a nursery assistant and volunteer teaching assistant at an independent school.
My Qualifications
Early Years Level 3 trained but not qualified due to family relocation which meant I was unable to complete the course.
My Availability
I have varied availability at present so please contact me directly to discuss your childcare needs. I may be able to accommodate childcare on a Thursday depending on the number of children and their age. I accept a minimum of 2 days childcare.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/05/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Daily rate of £60 for 10 hours and £30 for either a morning or afternoon session.
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 Documents
- Childminding Agency Certificate (added 13/03/2025)
- UK Driving Licence (added 05/03/2025)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Christel. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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 say Christel is the Best Child Minder in my experience because she is very warm and extremely child led/child centred. Her home is welcoming, is safe and has lots of toys and books for the kids and also out door activities. My son is always looking forward to go to Mrs Simmons and has built a lovely relationship with Mrs Simmons daughter as well. Mrs Simmons has been amazing and we feel extremely fortunate to have her as our son’s Child Minder. I could go on and on… but so far, Christel has been extremely reliable, has been flexible when we need it and she keeps open lines of communication which is really important. So, I HIGHLY Recommend Mrs Simmons!!
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Cloudia
on 12/05/2025
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Christel
on 12/05/2025:
I’m lost for words (a first!), thank you for an amazing review but most of all, thank you for entrusting me with Master J. (Who absolutely cracks me up 😆)
Love you loads xx
My son attends Christelle’s childcare setting two days a week. He absolutely loves it! Christelle is a talented childminder with loads of resources and also takes the children out often. She is very warm which has meant that the transition to her care has been very smooth and reassuring for me as a mother. I highly recommend Christelle’s childcare services. (I’ve given 5 stars for food - my son brings his own packed lunch but drinks and fruit snacks are always available.)
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Amy
on 02/04/2025
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