Elaine
Childminder in Milton Keynes
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Female Member since Mar 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 04 May 2025
My Summary
Ofsted Outstanding January 2024
About Me
My name is Elaine and I have a OFSTED OUTSTANDING setting based on Broughton in Milton Keynes. I live with my husband who is also my registered assistant. We both have pediatric first aid certificates and keep up to date with our safeguarding training. We have two adult children who we spend time with alongside other family and friends. We have a local allotment where we enjoy growing fruit and vegetables. We have lived in this area for over 17 years.
My Experience
I have over 20 years childcare experience and have always been graded good or outstanding by Ofsted with no complaints. I offer professional, flexible home based childcare in a caring, safe, stimulating environment for children. I help children to reach the next steps in their learning journey in line with the EYFS covering all 7 areas of development. Making sure when the time comes they are school ready. I have over the years provided care for children age between 3 months and 11 years but now specialise in children in the EYFS.
My Qualifications
Qualifications & Accreditations
* Paediatric First Aid Trained
*Epipen & Anipen Trained
*NSPCC Child Protection Awareness
*Cache Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice
*Family Development Level One
*Introduction to EYFS
*Developing & Extending EYFS (Putting Principles into Practice)
*Developing & Extending EYFS (Enabling Environment)
*Milton Keynes Council Childminders Workshop Food Hygiene
Legislative Requirements, Completion of the food Standards
Agency's Safer Food, Better Food, Business for Childminders
Pack and Healthy Eating for Children.
*Food Hygiene Rating 5 Very Good
My Availability
Open Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm
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My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
£7.00 per hour including a nutritious breakfast a freshly cooked lunch, healthy snacks, nappies, wipes and any activities there are no hidden costs
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/04/2020)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Elaine. 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.
Elaine has been an absolute blessing, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. In just four short months, our two-year-old daughter made remarkable strides in her development. She learned to count to ten, share with others, and express herself more effectively with a growing vocabulary.
Elaine's warmth and professionalism provided a constant source of comfort, creating a second home where our daughter felt comfortable and happy.
Each day, she offered a detailed breakdown of activities, from meals and playtime to how well our daughter slept. The daily pictures and videos she sent were truly the highlight of my day.
Now that our daughter has started preschool, we see just how much Elaine's care and preparation have positively impacted her transition. We are incredibly grateful for the strong foundation Elaine helped build, and for that, we will always be thankful.
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Anita
on 16/09/2024
Our son started with Elaine at around 19 months old. Being a covid baby and never being cared for by anyone else it felt like it was going to be so hard getting him settled. Elaine goes above and beyond her duties of a childminder, she made us feel at ease in the early days when he was finding it hard to settle and she never gave up. Fast forward to our son turning 3, he walks into Elaines home like its his own, his confidence and development since being in Elaines care has thrived. Seeing him interact in social settings now and everything he learned in Elaines care - we are so grateful.
Daily diaries were always something I looked forward to hearing about what he had got up to that day what nutritious and delicious food he had ate. Even down to the stories they had at story time the detail Elaine would give is amazing.
Elaine really does welcome each child to become part of her extended family, my son has now seamlessly transitioned into preschool which I can honestly say is all thanks to Elaine being that stepping stone and a huge part of his early years journey.
Thank you so much Elaine, and for anyone considering a childminder I cannot express how highly I would recommend Elaine.
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Lily
on 11/01/2024
Elaine has looked after our son since he was 10 months old and he is now 3. He will be starting pre school full time meaning our time with Elaine is sadly coming to an end in December.
Elaine is caring, committed and all round amazing. She made our son feel happy, safe and we never incurred any issues.
We have created an amazing relationship with Elaine and hope to use her again when our daughter has arrived.
Elaine offers breakfast, snacks and a cooked meal everyday which is amazing as she is the only childminder in the area I know that offers that! She also included nappies and wipes when our son was still in nappies. That is all included in her hourly rate which is so handy and helpful.
If Elaine has ever had any concerns with our sons development she would always sit down and have a conversation with us so we can have full understanding.
Elaine sends a daily diary everyday at the end of the day with a break down of their routine, including what they have eaten that day, what activities they have been up to! Even down to their toilet routine which is really helpful
Elaine’s house is well kept, very clean and inviting which multitudes of activity’s and toys for the children to play with.
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Charlie
on 09/11/2023
Elaine has been absolutely amazing. Looked after our little boy from 9 months old to 3 1/2 years. The care he received was second to none. He absolutely loved going to Elaine's and settled in really quickly. Felt like a member of the family. Great routine, healthy tasty meals and a good mix of activities. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a childminder. Thank you so much.
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Jazz
on 25/05/2022
My eldest daughter has been with Elaine from age 4 to age 11 and my youngest from eight months who is now 2 1/2. Elaine is one of the most kind caring woman I have ever met and my children absolutely love being with her.
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Adelebra
on 28/05/2019
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