Nicky B
Childminder in Birmingham
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Female Member since May 2012 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 05 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Nicky,I have been a registered childminder for eighteen years,I live in Castle Bromwich,with my husband,I have two grown up children we have one dog and one cat.
My home is completely planned out with children in mind. I have a dedicated playroom and also a seperate area for art work,playdoh,sticking and gluing etc. I have a large array of toys from birth to teens,many which include educational toys to stimulate learning,picture and reading books,musical instruments which iand imagination and role play equipment..
I have recently been an OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in June 2022 for the 2nd time.
Outside is a secure and safe environment with a vast array of toys,activities and equipment for children of all ages. A seperate eating area (weather permitting) wooden and little tikes playhouses,toddlers. Many early learning games for co ordination with their fine and gross motor skills.
I attend local playgroups,childminding groups and ballparks,daily. I feel that this is a must for children of all ages to interact with others to encourage their "social skills". I have prepared art work for my children,which involves as much fun as possible!.
I provide regular out and about activities and I drive a seven seater people carrier which enables children in my care to be transported to a wide variety of outings in safety.
All the children in my care are provided with a nutritious fresh homemade meal daily for my young ones,which ofsted rated outstanding. My school children are all offered a breakfast before school and high tea after which is also nutritious. I have a seperate sleeping area for babies,which is safe,clean and warm.
I find my job very rewarding and enjoy watching children develop. I pride myself in a high standard of childminding and provide a excellent service and I am happy to fulfill any requests a parent requires individually for their child or children.
I believe every child is an individual and needs to be treated that way,I work close with all my parents and offer help and advice with any concerns they have with their children. Your child would be welcomed into my home as an extended member of my family,with a home from home environment and treated with love and care as if they are my own. I offer a safe,secure and friendly setting.
I've recently installed cctv to my setting for extra security measures. Plus ring.
On a personal note i keep active and eat healthy which i feel is required to help me keep up with the energy the little ones have!!!
All members of our household are enhanced DBS.
I am happy to give any help or advice or questions you feel you need to know about childminding,please call me for a chat and hopefully arrange a time to visit my home.
My Experience
I have been registered with Ofsted for 20 years,ive cared for children from six months to teens,I also completed with my husband a fostering course,which i feel benefited me greatly. I was lucky enough to stay at home when my own children were young,which has helped them develop into well balanced,polite,likeable young adults.
My Qualifications
NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare
Paediatric first aid
Food hygiene
Safe guarding children level 4
I.C.P
Level two in Adult literacy
Level two in Adult mathematics
Early years foundation course.
My Availability
| 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 | 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: 04/01/2020 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
My daily charge starts from £47,which includes all home cooked meals. Playgroups etc are paid for by myself.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Castle Bromwich Junior 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.
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid (added 25/11/2020)
- Training Certificate: ICO (added 25/11/2020)
- DBS Check (added 25/11/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 25/11/2020)
Reviews
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Our daughter just finished her first year with Nicky and has loved every minute of it. She is so excited to go every day and didn’t have any qualms leaving us behind at the door, which was very encouraging! Nicky is really kind and caring for all the children, and we have seen through our own daughter that she’s developing really well under Nicky - she’s learning a lot and getting lots of different play experiences too.
Everything Nicky does is to a really high standard including the food provision, playgroups and daily activities. The communication is spot on, and we really enjoy hearing about all the different things they get up to!
Thoroughly recommended, and our daughter is already asking about when she’s going back after our holidays! Thank you, Nicky!
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Talitha
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on 27/07/2024
Response by
Nicky B
on 29/07/2024:
Thank you for your very kind words x
Everyone knows it’s the most daunting feeling leaving your child with someone that’s not family but I can honestly say we see Nicky as an extended part of our family. My son Archie has been with Nicky for 9 months now and he loves her! He even decided on her nick name himself “Nanny Nick Nicks”. Nicky goes above and beyond and has made us all feel so comfortable from the start! My son has learned so much since he has been there and genuinely loves being there, to a point he asks where she is when he’s not there. I would Strongly recommend Nicky to anyone and am so grateful we found her!
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Dominie
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on 21/08/2023
Response by
Nicky B
on 21/08/2023:
Thank you so much
Makes my job worth while being so appreciated. X
Cannot knock anything that Nicky does with me and my partners son. The only thing I can say that would be not so much a negative but funny really is he genuinely doesn't want to leave when we go to pick him up crying eyes out when sees us. It shows he loves it there and he does get looked after very well. Nicky will tell you all information of what has happened during the day and discuss with you of any concerns/issues occurred if there are any.
Nicky is a very polite caring childminder and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for one.
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Over the years we have built a fantastic relationship with Nicky as our eldest daughter was looked after by her for almost three years and left Nicky’s to start school a couple of years ago - we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better childminder! So when I was due to return to work after having our second daughter, we were delighted that Nicky was available to look after her too!
Nicky has been our second daughter’s childminder for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier. Nicky takes the children to play groups, soft play centres and other outings regularly (when not in a pandemic!) and she is always looking for ways to entertain, occupy and keep the children active. She offers a wide range of activities for the children to take part in both in the home and in the garden, including crafts, baking and role play and regularly updates and replenishes toys, resources and play equipment.
Since been at Nicky's, our daughter has grown in confidence and has developed a range of skills. Nicky's knowledge of Early Years is excellent and it is clear that she is passionate about her vocation. We are kept up to date with our daughter's progression and development. She communicates with us throughout the day and sends us lots of pictures too. This makes us so happy to see our daughter always smiling and in such safe hands. Nicky offers nutritional meals and snacks throughout the day and ensures the children are well fed. All activities, meals and skills are written in a daily diary which is sent home too.
It is a comfort to know that our daughter is looked after by such a caring, loving and trustworthy person - our girls consider Nicky a member of our extended family so we can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you Nicky for everything!
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My daughter has been with Nicky since she was 10 months old. After visiting a lot of childminders homes I still wasn’t sure. 30 seconds with Nicky and my daughter picked for me!
The care and attention Nicky shows the children is second to none. From days out to days in, the children’s days are always packed with activities.
Fresh food is always made, and the hygiene is amazing.
I would never have anyone else look after my daughter. When you child runs to the door and doesn’t even wave at you, you know you have made the right choice and your children are safe and happy.
Nicky truly is an angel with children, I would be lost without her.
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