Andrea
Childminder in Benfleet
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Oct 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 25 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
**Ofsted grading outstanding** 2017
Ofsted grading good 2023
**Vacancy from 9 months from January 2025 **** all types of funding accepted.
Hi, my name is Andrea, I'm 46 years old and I have two children of my own. I offer a warm, safe environment for children to grow and learn while having fun. We attend lots of local clubs and play groups to allow children to develop social skills such as barleylands and stay and plays. We enjoy morning or afternoons at places like the Sea Life Centre and soft play to explore other areas of learning and sensory stimulation. At home we have a secure garden with lots of garden toys which we use la lot, we also have a play area which is well equipped with toys and activities for all ages, we have recently added a fairy and elf door along with a pirate wall. We enjoy baking, crafts, messy play, gardening, digging, treasure hunts and reading books. I welcome and try to include all children's and parent's ideas. Please read my reviews and contact me if you have any further questions.
My Experience
I have over 20 years experience with children.
Newborn experience.
Toddler and pre school experience.
My Qualifications
OFSTED registered
CYPOP 5
DBS checked
INSURED
Paediatric First aid
Food safety in catering
Safeguarding level 2
Speech and language therapy 3-5 years.
My Availability
I will have availability mon, Tue, wed and thurs between. 8.00-5.30.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | 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 | yes | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Funded places from 9 months old to 4 years old 15-30 hours per week. Please see childcare choices for more information.
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 Passport (added 05/03/2024)
- Inspection Report: inspection page 4 (added 22/06/2017)
- Inspection Report: inspection report page 3 (added 22/06/2017)
- Inspection Report: inspection page 2 (added 22/06/2017)
- Inspection Report: inspection report (added 22/06/2017)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Andrea. 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.
Andrea is a fantastic childminder. We have seen our daughter blossom in her care. She is inclusive in the range of structured and unstructured activities that she provides and also mindful of the diversity of the group. She is a great person who truly cares about the welfare of each child and their overall individual development both socially and in relation to key milestones. I recommend her services regularly to family and friends.
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Where do I even begin to explain how amazing and supportive Andrea is?! Andrea goes above and beyond to make sure all children in her setting are happy and well supported and that extends to their family as well. As parents we have been fully listened to and supported throughout. Andrea has shown a great understanding and acceptance of SEN which has been a refreshing experience- through this she has got to know and understand my children and their needs.
Andrea has many fun days planned often involving outings to the farm, woods and sea life centre. Andrea keeps you updated throughout the day with pictures and comments on what the children have been up to and always finds a way to engage each child.
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Andrea has been wonderful with my granddaughter. She’s patient and affectionate with her. She takes the children out and about most days. We get photo updates every day she’s there. She cares about the children and their well-being. I highly recommend her. We couldn’t have got anyone better.
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STELLA
about
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on 20/08/2022
Response by
Andrea
on 20/08/2022:
Thankyou 💖 I absolutely adore her x
Andrea was the second childminder we tried for our baby girl. The first one was not great at all, my baby was crying non stop and I couldn't continue like that. After we saw Andrea one time and we talked, the next time we met my baby went straight to her with no crying and no complain. I was very surprised. Over the next months spent there my baby made friends and she couldn't wait to go to Andrea every single day. She was a happy baby.
Andrea takes them out almost every day, to the farms, beach, aquarium. If we didn't have to move I would have stayed with her until my baby was ready to go to school. Even if we found a good childminder after we left Andrea, I still think she is the best childminder a parent would want to look after their babies. She is a great person who cares and gets involved in your child development. The communication is great and she puts your mind at ease every day because she understands that every parent is worried for their little ones. I recommend her to every parent out there!
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Andrea is a huge part of not just our little girls life but ours too. She has been amazing in helping her to grow as a person. We couldn’t be happier with the help Andrea provides, they are always busy from classes to trips out and lots of arts and craft at home. Our daughter has such a special bond with not just Andrea but also her little friends there to they are like a mini family to her and she is always talking about them. We honestly couldn’t fault a single thing and recently just upped our care from 1.5 days to 2.5 days a week. We love getting updates through out the day from Andrea and we also get a daily diary at the end of each day with break down on what she’s eaten throughout the day, how many wet and solid nappies she’s had and when she sleeps. Everything they do is key in their development and learning of new things from new foods to words and activities. She is Currently working with us to get rid of the dummy and to be honest couldn’t have done it without her. If you are looking for a kind caring and home from home childminder it hands down has to Andrea.
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on 10/06/2018
Response by
Andrea
on 05/03/2020:
Thankyou, you are all part of our family. X
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