Mel
Childminder in Brentwood
Female Member since Jan 2013 Last Updated Dec 2019 Last Login 25 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello my name is Melanie. I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder, who has over 16 years experience working with children, as well as being a mum myself. I live with my wonderful Husband, son who is 18, daughter who is 16 and our 2 British Blue cats. My childcare setting is run from our, 4 bedroom home in Brentwood with a 180 ft garden. We are also just a short walk to King Georges playing fields and the High Street.
I offer a very loving, friendly, safe, happy, caring and stimulating home environment, in which every child can have fun, play, socialize, learn and thrive.
I love having fun with all the children. We enjoy getting out and about, going to: toddler groups, libraries, soft play areas, parks, beaches, forest walks etc (each day). These activities are mainly done with other childminders/nannies and their children. This helps all children to learn to socialize with many different age ranges and helps them to learn/explore their world around them (whatever their age).
I provide care for newborns, right through to the teenage years. Although the last few years my work has mainly been with newborns and children from the early years age group.
Every child/parent/family is welcomed into our family/home.
I was working with children for a few years before becoming a Registered Childminder in Jan 2006 and have had an outstanding Ofsted report and two goods.
My husband, son, daughter and I, have all been CRB checked (Police checked).
I am a member of Pacey (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years)
I have Public Liability Insurance cover for children in my care.
My Experience
I am an experienced mum of two lovely children, my son who is 18 years old and my daughter who is 16 years old. My son is on his 2nd year of his electrical apprenticeship, working up in London. My daughter is on her 1st year of her apprenticeship at a local underground Network company.
I was working with children for a few years before becoming a Registered Childminder in Jan 2006 and have many fantastic references for families to see.
I regularly attend training/courses, to ensure i am able to improve/provide the best possible care for all the families in my setting.
A wonderful family that started with me back in Jan 2006, stayed with me for over 13 years. They only left me in September 2019 as the last of their three children, moved up to big school.
My Qualifications
First Aid for Child Care Practitioners (adult, child and baby) valid qualification level 3
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
MANAGING SAFEGUARDING - LEVEL 4
CHILD PROTECTION – LEVEL 3
BIRTH TO THREE MATTERS
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
THE SEND CODE OF PRACTICE
SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION NEEDS
SCHEMAS
DELIVERING THE EYFS
DATA PROTECTION – LEVEL 2
WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS IN THE HOME-BASED SETTING - CACHE LEVEL 3 – GRADE A
THE CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER IN THE HOME-BASED SETTING - CACHE LEVEL 3 – GRADE A
INTRODUCING CHILDMINDING PRACTICE - CACHE LEVEL 3 PASS
BUSINESS SUCCESS FOR CHILDMINDERS
MODULE 1 – PLANNING
MODULE 2 – COSTS AND FEES
MODULE 3 – MARKETING AND SALES
Child Protection Awareness (NSPCC Programme)
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect - Core V4
Makaton (modules 1,2,3 & 4)
NDNA - EYFS - Enriching Play & Learning 0-2 Year olds
NDNA - EYFS - Enriching Play & Learning 3-5 Year olds
Level 2 - Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)
Safer Food, Better Business
SEN Training - Special Educational Needs & Children with Additional Needs
Planning,Observations
My Availability
My business hours are from: 7.00 am until 6.30pm
Monday to Thursday - Friday are currently not worked but can be discussed
I am more than happy to do Term Time only, if required.
School Runs: I currently collect and picking up from St Peters school in Billericay
Holidays: Contact me to discuss
| 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 | 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: 18/04/2018 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
contact me to discuss
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 Documents
- Basic Disclosure Check (added 13/04/2024)
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