Lorraine

My Summary

My Experience

I have worked in the past as an NCMA Childminding Buddy -- helping newly registered childminders to establish their child care settings.

I have also worked as a Community Childcare Childminder -- with Hertfordshire County Councils childrens Schools and Families Department to provide emergency or urgent childcare at short notice.

Care Setting
I have a four bed-roomed end-of-terrace house. There is a small hallway where the children leave their footwear and a cupboard where they hang their coats.
Much of the activity takes place in the adjacent playroom. I have a large variety of toys and games which I change regularly on a rota basis (eg Duplo, dolls, action figures etc). I also have access to a large range of childrens books.

Most activities take place in the kitchen. Painting and crafts are done at a table.
There is a toilet with adjacent wash basin located downstairs. This is very convenient for small children when they start to be potty trained.

Outside
I have a good sized, secure back garden with a large patio area. This incorporates a large wooden play house and a variety of garden toys such as Little Tykes tricycles and cars along with small see-saws and similar equipment. In summer I have a sandpit and paddling pool. We have a good lawn area and ball games can be played here. I have a wooden storage shed where I store a large collection of different play equipment. I have vegetable patch where the children can help plant, grow and harvest vegetables.

My Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Training
I spend a considerable amount of my free time ensuring my skills and child care knowledge are up to date. I have undertaken such training as

EARLY YEARS PRACTICE- The Open University
CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childminding (completed)
ELAN: Infant and Child Certificate in First Aid (updated)
Young in Herts: Child Protection
Young in Herts: Healthy Eating healthy Child 5-14 yrs
Young in Herts: Leaning Through Play, 0-4 yrs
Young in Herts: Leaning Through Play, balancing the adult role
(many inhouse training Certificates are availble with Young In Herts and NCMA)
Food and Hygiene
Safeguarding Children
Myself and family members am CRB checked

Ofsted grading since 2007 of Outstanding on 3 consecutive inspections then a rating of ‘Good’ after covid.

My Availability

Admissions
I work Mondays to Fridays (7.30am to 6.00pm) and provide care to any child aged 0 to 8 (providing I have spaces available). I have a firm Equal Opportunities Policy in place and will welcome any child regardless of gender, race, religion and social or ethnic background. The only considerations are of a practical nature ie my current school run is to Brookmans Park -- so cannot normally collect and take to other schools.

My decision on whether or not to accept a child into my care is based on whether I am able to meet the childs needs.

Vacancies

Part Time
After School

My Fees

• Childminding from £7.50 per hour

Tariff
Full time
Full-time £7.50 hour

Part time £7.50
Before school £15..00 per session (from 7.30am (includes breakfast)
Before School £10.00 per session (from 8.00am)
After school £21.00 per session (includes tea)
School holidays £7.50 per hour

Fees payable in advance
(Fees are per child)

Please feel free to ask for advice and discuss your requirements.

Lorraine x