Jojos Childminding
Childminder in Eastrea
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Jun 2012 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 18 Dec 2024
My Summary
Childminder In Eastrea Near Whittlesey And Coates
About Me
My name is Jolene Oosthuizen, I am originally from South Africa, I am from a large family who are mostly all living abroad. I am married and have 2 sons and a daughter (2 in school, 1 in college). When not working, I enjoy being a parent and meeting up with friends. I like barbequing, camping, outdoors, parks, beach etc. I moved to Eastrea beginning of September from London. My setting consists of a large play room, conservatory and a large garden with trampoline and outdoor toys and equipment. I attend local parks, soft play and toddler groups, library, term time and during school holidays we will attend occasional day trips if car space allows. I have a large amount of resources and sensory resources to support learning and development.
My Experience
I have 30 years childcare experience. I have been childminding since July 2012. Prior to childminding I worked a year as a nursery nursery in a full day care nursery and 2 years as student in various nursery settings and was a Professional Nanny looking after children in their own homes for 17 years. I have newborn to 15 years of age experience, twins and triplet experience. I came 3rd in the Uk for Professional Nanny of the Year in 2004. I have worked with several families over the years and have excellent references. Have other work experience unrelated to child care. I have experience working with children with Autism (ASD)
My Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Home Based Child Care,
* OCN Practitioner's Award (Maternity,
Nursing),
* Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB) NVQ Level 3,
* Diploma in Preschool Practice (Preschool Learning Alliance) NVQ Level 3.
CRB checked (prior to DBS)
* Ofsted registered,
* Paediatric First Aid,
* Safeguarding (updated annually)
* Food Hygiene certificate,
* Completed Signalong phase 1,
* Completed Makaton level 1
* Attention Hillingdon trained (Attention Autism)
'All things Autism' training (I have competed most of their courses e.g. What is Autism, Sensory, behaviour, PDA, toileting, eating, mutism, Autism and girls, etc.
* Fully Insured, member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY).
* I am registered for 9 months, 2, 3 and 4 year old funding.
* I am registered for government tax-free childcare.
* I had my 1st Ofsted inspection in November 2012, my 2nd inspection in October 2016 and my 3rd inspection in October 2019 and 4th inspection August 2023 which i proud to say i have successfully kept my good grading throughout all gradings.
* I continually participate in further training and webinars for my CPD weekly
My Availability
I am based in Eastrea, Whittlesey, Peterbourgh. I have just moved to Eastrea at the beginning of September coming from London. I am collecting from Coates Primary school only. Please don't enquire for any other school or nursery.
I am also registered for over 8 years old care.
I am registered for all funding in Cambridgeshire.
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 09/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Basic rate of £6.00 per hour for extra hours outside of funding hours and over 8 years old care. £55 full day rate (8am to 6pm), Afterschool set rate £15 from 3pm to 6pm (includes travel time to school) I am collecting from Coates Primary School in Coates only. I have 2 after school spaces only due to car space.
I am an all year round childminder (open approximately 48 weeks a year). I take 20 days holiday a year plus all bank holidays, totally 28 days at no charge.
If out of hours is required, there is a separate fee for this service at a higher rate. Before 8am and after 6pm.
Meals: Children bring own lunches (I will warm up food that requires warming up). Parents will need to supply all meals/snacks where their children may have special dietary requirements.
My fees include 2 snack times morning and afternoon consisting of fruit, biscuits, crackers, bread sticks, toast or brioche or pancake, cows milk or water.
Children eat breakfast and dinner at home. If attending out of hours and breakfast and dinner is needed, separate fees apply or parents supply. No breakfast offered after 8am due to children arriving and pending school run.
I no longer offer weekend work or overnight care and babysitting is only for current childminding families on my books which would be at my home. I am not babysitting in general.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Coates 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.
My Documents
- Other (added 17/10/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 17/10/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 17/09/2024)
- Training Certificate: Overview of SEND (step 2) - Diagnosis and strategies for Childminders (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: Accredited Facilitator of Attention Hillingdon (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: Finalist, 3rd place for Professional Nanny of the year in UK, 2004 (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: Foundation Course in Signalong Phase 1 (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: SEND Awareness (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: Diploma in Pre-school Practice (Preschool Learning Alliance) (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: Diploma in Nursery Nursing (NNEB) NVQ Level 3 (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate: Local authority accredited childminding funding certificate (added 26/08/2020)
- Training Certificate (added 22/03/2020)
- DBS Check (added 22/03/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jojos Childminding. 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.
Jojo was looking after both of my kids for almost a decade now! They love going to Jojos setting and enjoy all of the activities provided. There is always so much to do and lots of out of doors activities and exercise offered which is very important for young children. The setting is always very clean and tidy and there is a detailed report given at the end of each day (especially for babies). Jojo is paying lots of attention to early learning and skills development activities that help prepare children very well for nursery /reception start. Jojo was also very flexible to accommodate any requests and our feedback was always taken into consideration. We would highly recommend Jojo to anyone wishing to have a dedicated, reliable and responsible professional looking after their kids. The time my kids spent with Jojo and other kids in her setting was one of the best times they've had and memories they have formed there will stay with them forever.
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ancychic
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on 13/09/2024
Response by
Jojos Childminding
on 13/09/2024:
Hi Anna, thank you so much, your family have been huge part or should I say being apart of most of my childminding journey. Caring for them since before 1 years old and now your kids are all in school and one of them is 2 years away from secondary school. It has been an absolute pleasure, you are like apart of my family, your kids are best friends to my youngest child, seeing photos of them growing up together will always be close to my heart. Amazing memories to keep. It's very sad we live so far apart now that I have moved away but hopefully we will stay in touch and our kids can still have occasional playdates and sleepovers now. My last week of work with them was heart breaking knowing that I wasn't going to be caring for them anymore after almost a decade. Childminding in my new area without them is not going to be the same. We miss them already. Thank you for trusting me, for being an amazing parent to work with all these years, just for everything and your support. We love you and will miss you all so much.
Kind regards
Jolene
💖She is the best childminder ever.
✨ What sets her apart is not only her extensive experience but also her profound knowledge and passion for childcare. Our daughter has flourished under Jojo’s care, and we have been continuously impressed by the nurturing environment she creates.
Jojo’s unwavering commitment to safety and hygiene is evident in every detail. Age-appropriate toys and materials are meticulously sanitized, ensuring that children can play freely without worry. She instills good hygiene practices through fun activities. The kitchen area, filled with healthy snacks and meals, reflects her dedication to nurturing both the body and mind.
From the very first day, it was evident that Jojo genuinely cares for each child, treating them with love and respect. She engages with our daughter in ways that encourage learning and exploration, fostering her curiosity and creativity. It has been heartwarming to see our little one come home excited about the new things she’s discovered and the friends she’s made.
Jojo never hesitates to take the children out for adventures. Whether exploring the park, visiting the library, or enjoying fun at the playground, she ensures that every outing is both enjoyable and educational. Often, our daughter is reluctant to leave these exciting places, showing just how much she loves the experiences Jojo provides.
If you are searching for a childminder with an amazing manner and professionalism that shines through in every interaction, look no further. Jojo has truly set the bar high, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the wonderful influence she has on our daughter’s life.
We love you JOJO✨✨✨🫶🫶🫶
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Beatrix
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on 27/08/2024
Response by
Jojos Childminding
on 13/09/2024:
Hi Beatrix, thank you so much, she had been an absolute pleasure to care for. We will miss her. I am sad our daughters won't be able to play together anymore due to me moving away. Thank you trusting me and being apart of my childminding family and especially bringing me occasionsl costa latte coffees and introducing me babychino. The kids loved going to Costa for babychinnos after our canal walks and feeding the ducks. Memories I will always hold dearly. Please stay in touch
Kind regards
Jolene
I'm so glad we found Jo when looking for childcare for our daughter. She is caring, friendly and has made sure our daughter was happy and settled every time we dropped her off. Our daughter loved it when we would mention going to Jo’s. Jo provides a variety of activities and outings, she has a lovely outside space for children to use too.
Thank you for helping our little one grow.
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Fah
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on 26/07/2024
Response by
Jojos Childminding
on 26/07/2024:
Hi it was an absolute pleasure and thank you for trusting me to care for her. Sorry to end our time because I am moving away. I wish her all the very best at her new childminder. I already miss all all her loud singing, library rhyme time is not the same without her. Kind regards jojo
I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional care and support provided by Jo Jo to me and my family.
She is dedicated to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. Her home is filled with lots of enriching activities, whether it's arts and crafts, educational games, or outdoor exploration, there's always something exciting happening. She also takes the children to local playgroups and libraries, days out to farms, parks etc. My daughter developed and learnt so much in the time she was there.
I love the fact that we are well informed on what our child is doing each day as she sends lots of videos/pictures and keeps a diary of what they’ve done that day. When I show pictures to my friends/colleagues of what my daughter has been up to they are always commenting on how amazing Jo Jo is.
Jo Jo is more than just a childminder; she is a trusted partner in your child's growth and development. Her unwavering dedication, personalised approach, and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable asset to any family. I wholeheartedly recommend Jo Jo to any parent seeking exceptional childcare.
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Serena
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on 22/04/2024
Response by
Jojos Childminding
on 26/07/2024:
Hi Serena, thank you so much for trusting me with your daughter, I miss her so much. She was a pleasure to look after, she has grown so much and I love to hear that she has playdates with my current minded kids on the weekends. They come in and say A was at my house. Congratulations on your new arrival and wish you a lovely maternity leave. She will always be in our heart. I wish your whole family the very best. Kind regards Jojo
I really want to thank Jojo for all her hard work and dedication she had
given to my daughter.
At the beginning, it has been so hard for me to leave my daughter with a
person that I didn't know but time by time I realised that Jojo ia a very
nice person and a very professional childminder.
I was positively surprised for the quantity of activities that she provided
to my daughter every week and my daughter learned alphabet, numbers and
words so fast and all this is because she has great knowledge and
experience.
She was so detailed giving to me a daily report about what she have done
for my daughter and about her progress.
I could TRUST her 100% and for me that is a priority regarding my
daughter, and every mum and kid deserve a Jojo in their life!
My daughter and I are missing you so much!
Thank her again for all she have done for me and my daughter and she will
have always a little space in our heart.
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Brunello
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on 01/09/2023
Response by
Jojos Childminding
on 02/09/2023:
Hi, thank you so much. It was an absolute pleasure. Thank you for trusting me. She was an absolute delight. We are all missing her. Her smiley face that lights up the room and her eagerness to explore and learn. Good luck in your new home and with your new childminder. All the very best. Please visit anytime if back in our area.
Kind regards
Jolene
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