Aunty Wendy
Childminder in Bishops Stortford
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Female Member since Jan 2013 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 24 Jan 2025
My Summary
About Me
TERM TIME ONLY - no payment or retainers for School Holidays! I live in a non smoking five bedroomed house with a large garden, ample space for children to play and burn off boundless energy. We have two purpose built playrooms with a huge amount of resources to entertain and educate children. My partner and I have four children, two of which are grown up, the younger two are aged 16 and 17. I offer a loving home from home environment where children are encouraged to be self sufficient all rounded individuals. I collect children from Hillmead Primary School ONLY. I have several assistants who work with me to ensure the best levels of care for children at all times, this results in a truly reliable service.
I work term time only, and do not charge retainers during school holidays.
My hours of business are Monday to Thursday 7.30am until 5.30pm.
My Experience
I have been a registered childminder since April 1999, I have seen many children grow up and flourish under my care. Minding children from as young as 8 weeks old up to Secondary School age. I had my last OFSTED inspection in November 2019 and maintained my "Outstanding" grading.
My Qualifications
I hold the NVQ3 qualification in Childcare, Learning and Development, along with current Paediatric First Aid and Child Protection Certificates. I also keep up to date on training to maintain my CPD.
My Availability
Sorry I am not taking on any children at this time.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
I charge £6.50 an hour. I offer funded childcare places for eligible 2, 3 & 4 year olds under the Governments Funding for Early Education and Childcare Scheme.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Hillmead 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
- DBS Check (added 30/05/2018)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/05/2018)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives consistently glowing reviews from parents. They praise her warm, nurturing environment, extensive experience, and dedication to children's development. Parents feel their children are safe, happy, and thriving in her care. The childminder is described as professional yet caring, providing stimulating activities and a home-like atmosphere. Many reviewers express deep gratitude and strong recommendations for her services.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Aunty Wendy. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
Our two boys (4&3) go to Aunty Wendy’s 3 days a week and they absolutely love the time they spend at Wendy’s amazing home. Wendy (and Nanny Lorraine) is so much for than a childminder. She has supported my partner and I so much; giving advice, guidance and reassurance, so far above and beyond the call of duty. Her professionalism is exemplary, but she also manages to create a real family feel for the children in a safe and supportive environment in which they all look out for one-another. Our primary school choices have been driven by our desire to remain with Wendy; we really can’t imagine our boys being with anyone else and hope that we are able to remain part of her wonderful family for a good few years yet.
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SOR89
on 03/04/2024
My son goes to aunty Wendy's two days a week. He has been so happy there and always looks forward to going there. Aunty Wendy is an amazing person with a kind and caring heart. My son loves the activities/toys at aunty Wendy's place. He often asks if he can stay there longer or can go there more days a week. He is that happy there.
Knowing my child is safe and happy aunty Wendy's, I have a total peace of mind with her childcare. She is brilliant with kids and all the kids there adore her. She always has a smiley and friendly face and a never a boring day for kids at her place.
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Mapa
on 24/03/2024
Before our Son had even started with Aunty Wendy we were invited to a “family picnic” in the summer; what a perfect way to be introduced to Wendy and the other children. We were immediately put at ease and confident that we were making a great decision.
This has only been reinforced in a multitude of ways since he started in September and we really do run out of superlatives to describe just how wonderful Wendy is and how perfect her house is for a child’s enjoyment and development.
Our little bundle of craziness is not always easy (not to mention whilst caring for other children) but Wendy is so patient (even when he cries in sight of Chelsea football shirts!) and so brilliant with him and to see how happy and content he is in her regular photo updates brings a joy difficult to describe.
Fundamentally Wendy is professional, experienced and loving beyond measure and someone we can’t really imagine being without.
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SOR89
on 12/11/2020
Our twin boys started with Aunty Wendy a year ago for two mornings a week. The setting is clean, bright, airy and the garden area is fantastic. On the very first settling session I was put at ease because of Wendy’s warm and friendly nature.
The boys didn’t take very long to settle into their two mornings a week and they are now always so excited to go. We get regular photos of what they have been up to and we love the artwork they come home with.
Wendy takes the time getting to know each of the children and their families and the setting feels like a home from home. We are delighted.
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LG80
on 10/06/2020
I was lucky enough to have Wendy look after my son recently and OMG, she is simply amazing! Where to start? She is caring, genuine, friendly, professional, helpful and completely dedicated to her profession. As a mum of three I have gone through many childminders in my time but Wendy really is on a different planet. Her amazing house and garden, not to mention the hundreds of different toys make Auntie Wendy’s a paradise for little ones. My son was on cloud 9 every time he came back from Wendy’s! But her minding doesn’t stop there. She engages and entertains little ones with activities that are both imaginative and formative, and makes sure that every child flourishes under her care. Besides being incredible with children, she has also the rare ability to form an instant connection with parents, with her open, frank and honest manner. But above all, she is a genuinely good person with a heart of gold. Because of circumstances that are beyond my control, unfortunately Wendy no longer looks after my son, but all the same she has won a place in our hearts and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any parent looking for quality childcare in the area.
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Maitacap
on 06/03/2019
Was anyone going to make the grade against my very strict childminder requirements? ..... the answer was YES!! My son has been looked after by Wendy for the past 4 months and we feel extremely lucky to have found her. From the first time we met her we knew our son would be in the best hands. Since day one he has been welcomed in the mornings not only by Wendy’s happy and bubbly personality but also by the other children. So far he has flourished into a confident and happy 1 year old who thoroughly enjoys his two days away from mummy. There are no words to say how grateful we are to have found such a caring, nurturing and educating home from home environment..... exactly what we were looking for. How she does it I do not know but I just hope she never stops xxxx
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on 11/12/2018
We have nothing but positive things to say about Wendy! She is absolutely fantastic and we're so happy that we met her. She is fun, caring, very organised, reliable, very experienced and we often ask for advice or tips on things we have forgotten over the years. e.g.. process of potty training : )
Wendy has been caring for our children since October 2012 and is currently looking after our 2 and half year old daughter 2 days a week. We could not be more happy about the development and happiness shown by our little girl.
I love the homely environment; there is always a variety of stimulating activities and fun things for the kids to do. They do lots of baking, water play, painting (with hands and feet! My daughter loved this!) frequent trips to the park, farm and much more. Children and parents are always made to feel very welcome by Wendy and her lovely family.
She has plenty of space in the garden, which is fantastic as my daughter loves to be outdoors and Wendy provides many opportunities for outside play. Wendy sends us photos and videos which we love receiving. We look at these together with our daughter and she excitedly talks about what she did or played that day.
All in all, we can honestly say that we made the best decision in choosing Wendy as our child minder back in 2012! Our daughter is so happy there, loves the environment, loves the other children and Wendy to bits. We would have no hesitation in recommending Wendy to other parents.
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on 31/10/2017
As someone completely new to the area, the thought of trying to find childcare for my baby daughter was daunting. The reviews online for Wendy were fabulous so we arranged to meet her at her home and from the moment we arrived I knew that Wendy was the person i wanted to childmind our baby girl. We have not regretted that decision for a second, indeed Wendy has been absolutely amazing, provides superb care for my daughter and supports me by offering a listening ear and the wisdom of her knowledge. I love hearing about my baby's day, the fun she has, the games she plays, her interaction with the other children, their days out, and getting home her arts and craft pieces. I truly believe i could not have found better care for my daughter. The facilities at Wendy's home are second to none. I know that my daughter is extremely happy at Wendy's, she is learning to play with other children (sharing is still a work in progress!), and her development has been enhanced by the fantastic educational experience provided by Wendy.
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on 15/10/2017
As a new mum there is nothing more daunting than making the decision to return to work and leave your precious baby in the arms of someone you’ve only just met. Being new to the area and only having the reviews online to go on, it was more than relief as I knew immediately upon visiting Wendy that I had found the right person and right environment in every way to help nurture my 6 month old son. I felt at ease as soon as Wendy greeted me and kindly took me through the process and how my son (whom I was clinging on to tightly at the time) would be cared for her within her home. Everything was so organised and so focused on providing a safe and fun-loving environment I was reassured he would flourish. Wendy provides unlimited support, care and guidance, sense of fun (along with a very wicked sense of humour!!!) and lots of patience (not just with my son but with us too). We love receiving photos as they bring smiles to our working day, as well as the opportunity to chat about his progress daily along with the lovely parents evening where we get to look through the learning journals and see our son through the eyes of someone else.
I and my partner could not recommend her enough and hope that our son brings her as much happiness as she does to him. Oodles of smiles ?.
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on 19/02/2017
Going back to full-time work was one of the hardest decisions I have had to make. We started looking for a childminder frantically just couple of months before and remember feeling very anxious as time was running out…until we met Wendy who came very highly recommended from online reviews, our next door neighbors and even the osteopath in town! We made a decision shortly after visiting her home and have never looked back. Wendy has been caring for our baby boy since he was 8 months old and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a very experienced, reliable, caring and a super organised childminder with a fun personality. Her house has been adapted perfectly for children and there is dedicated room with lots of toys (all well-organised!!!) and great outdoor area for sunny days. Children do lots of activities – drawing, making art, cooking, visiting local farms, parks and playgrounds – they have plenty to keep them entertained while learning new things. Wendy keeps a learning journal document which we get to review and add our comments to during our parent evenings (full of fun!), plus she frequently sends us photos and videos which we really appreciate!
Wendy is incredibly helpful and supportive we would be very happy to recommend her to other parents seeking a childminder.
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