Lorna Gratze
Childminder in Chelmsford
Female Member since Aug 2012 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 31 Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
I am a caring, patient and kind lady, that thoroughly enjoys looking after and working with young children .I find it very rewarding to see children develop and grow, and knowing I have played an active part in it. I consider myself reliable, flexible and motivated. Please feel free to contact me.
My Experience
Including my own, grown up children, I have experience of 26 years in childcare. I have worked as a registered childminder for the past 21 years, where I have cared for many different children, of different ages, backgrounds and needs. I am ofsted registered and whist childminding i was awarded outstanding from ofsted twice.
My Qualifications
NVQ level 3 qualification in childcare practices
-Ofsted Registered
-Ofsted graded as OUTSTANDING
-CRB checked
-First Aid certified
-Food Hygiene level 2 certificate
-safeguarding children certificate
-Introduction to EYFS certificate
-Public liability insurance
-NCMA membership
-Full clean drivers licence
My Availability
Flexible Part Time/Full Time for under 5's
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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 | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 31/03/2025 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
hourly Please ask for details. figures given here may not be correct.
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
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 07/04/2023)
- UK Passport (added 07/04/2023)
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