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Poohbear

Childminder in Folkestone

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Female Member since Feb 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login Apr 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
Key Worker Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

I have been an Ofsted Registered Child Minder since August 2001. Since this time I have had experience in children ranging from 3 months up to 11 years (not including my own).

I have a grown up step son who lives away, a 23 year old daughter who currently lives in Brighton during term time and a 20 year old son who still lives at home.

I try to ensure that my home is as welcoming to everyone who spends time here, and that it becomes a home away from home.

During a typical day we would go out in morning. This maybe with other childminders, enabling the children with me to make friends with more children, whilst remaining in a high adult: child ratio. We may go to the zoo, parks, toddler group, on a train ride, or messy play and craft activities. This enables the children with me to gain a wide range of experiences.

Lunch is generally had back at mine, then in the afternoon we play - this may be games learning to share and take turns, or with the toys developing our imagination.

The activities we do are planned around each child, therefore ensuring that everyone has the chance to develop to their full potential. This could be a colouring session, with the younger children practising their mark making and crayon control, the older children could be practising writing their name or doing dot-to-dots.

I work closely with parents to ensure that I stick to similar timings in our routine, so that sleep times etc. are as consistent as possible.

In my spare time I am a member of St John Ambulance - I have run the Cadets (10-18 year olds) for over 17 years. I am also a leader within Girlguiding, I currently run a Guide (10-14years) and Ranger (14-19 years) unit and help at a Rainbow unit (4-7) year olds.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

My Experience

During the 20 years+ I have been Childminding I have worked with 50+ families, with children from 12 weeks to 12 years. Some of these families for many years.

Before my children were born I used to work in a nursery. I started off as a 1-1, then progressed to run the room for 2 year olds. During this time I was responsible for settling the children in, the activities for the room and working closely with parents.

I am able to accept all the Early Years funding, details below show the number of hours which can be claimed (if eligible) from the start of term after the child reaches the age. All are term time only.
9 months = 15 hours a week
2 years = 15 hours a week
3 years = 15 / 30 hours a week depending on eligibility.

My Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Early Childhood

Diploma in Home Based Child Care

Paediatric First Aid

Safeguarding Training

Food Hygiene

CAF training

Makaton

Early Communication

Data Protection

My Availability

Monday to Friday - 8am - 6pm

(Please feel free to discuss these times, I can be flexible)

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no yes yes yes no no
Morning no no yes yes yes no no
Afternoon no no yes yes yes no no
After School no no yes yes yes no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 06/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I currently charge from £6.50 an hour.

I include the majority of outings (I reserve the right to ask for an additional contribution if we have a particularly special outing planned)

My Local Schools

  • I provide pick ups at Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

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.

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Good
17 February 2023
A recent inspection report highlights a childcare environment where children feel secure and happy. The provider focuses on developing mathematical abilities and promoting independence, while maintaining good relationships with parents. Children are confident learners and receive emotional support. However, opportunities to learn about the local community and wider world are limited. Overall, the inspection found that children thrive in this nurturing setting.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
30 May 2017 - Good
26 March 2015 - Good
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