Wigglesa
Childminder in Basildon
Female Member since Aug 2012 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login Jun 2024
My Summary
About Me
My name is Clare, and I live with my partner Chris, who is also my assistant, and our own child. We have a small dog named Cookie. Both Chris and I hold full, clean driving licenses with full business insurance.
I decided to start childminding because I want to spend more time with my children and feel it's time to transition from elderly care. I am ambitious and dedicated to making my business succeed. Understanding the challenges working parents face, I aim to offer quality care and flexibility to other families.
**What I Offer:**
* A safe, fun, and clean home-based environment.
* Opportunities for children to socialize with peers of various ages.
* A play-based learning environment in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* A wide range of toys, resources, materials, and experiences, including a large, safe outdoor garden.
* Opportunities for children to care for animals with our family pet.
* Freshly cooked, balanced meals throughout the day.
* Support with weaning and toilet training.
* Daily feedback on your child's activities and progress.
* A Record of Development in line with the EYFS.
* Regular newsletters.
* Childcare services from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with flexible hours available.
* Negotiable extended hours of service.
* Care for siblings, relations, and friends of different ages together.
* Public Liability Insurance.
* Vehicle insured for business use, taxed, and MOT certified.
* The property (my home) has been inspected by Ofsted and a Gas Safety Engineer.
* Membership with PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years), previously known as the National Childminding Association, including regular updates and training courses.
* Experience with special educational needs (SEN).
* Experience with newborns.
* Use of Baby's Day's system, the most advanced childminder software available.
* Registration with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
My Experience
I've been a mom since I was 18, and about 16 years ago, I returned to work as a care assistant. After having my son, I realized that the care industry wasn't the right fit for me, and I started thinking about a career change. Having spent many years as a full-time mom, I decided to look into childcare. After a lot of thought and soul-searching, I found that being a childminder is what I truly want to do. For the past twelve years i have been caring for lots of children from all walks of life with varying levels of needs.
My Qualifications
* Paediatric First Aid (Both me & my partner)
* CYPOP5 - Understand how to set up home based child care
* Safeguarding Children Level 1 & 2 (Both me & my partner)
* Domestic Abuse
* Information Sharing
* Integrated Working
* Working With Parents
* Level 2 Award in Food Saftey
* The Revised EYFS
* Raising Developmental Concerns With Parents
* Starting out - Supporting Children's Emotional Well-being
* Expectations Of Behaviour
* Hidden Harm
* Lead Professional
* Common Assessment Framework
My Availability
I am open Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm.
Spaces are very limited at the moment.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 26/05/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My very reasonable fees are available upon request.
****** I am now able to accept childcare vouchers ******
We are also able to accept 2, 3 and 4 year old funding
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Millhouse Junior School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at The Phoenix Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Merrylands 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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 26/05/2024)
Reviews
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My son is two and has been going to Clare & Chris for roughly a month now. He absolutely loves it, he comes home telling me all about his day and showing me what he's done. Clare and Chris are both lovely and so down to earth, they fully understood how hard it was for me leaving my son for the first time and they always give me a text to reassure me he is fine once I've left. I couldn't be happier with every aspect of the care they provide my son on a daily basis. They complete lots of different exciting activities and as parents we get a little book filling us in on their whole day. Including what they've done, eaten, times the lot.
I would recommend wiggles and giggles to everyone, very very happy mummy :) thanks to Clare & Chris for adapting to both mine & Ryley needs!
:)
Overall
by
Parent
about
Wigglesa
on 04/12/2013
Response by
Wigglesa
on 05/12/2013:
Thank you so much. Your son is a pleasure to care for and he has settled in really well.
He is a well liked member of the gang and is a credit to you all.
;-)
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