Jillyjays
Childminder in Sanderstead
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Female Member since Feb 2010 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 26 Apr 2025
My Summary
Early Years Provider For Under 3S And Under
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered Early Years Provider. I live with my husband of 33 years. I have 2 grown up Children and 2 grandchildren . We live in a four bedroom semi detached house with spacious garden, backing on to fields. We are located within walking distance of Sanderstead Village and Hamsey Green. We are on the 403 bus route and close to Warlingham, Sanderstead, Purley and Riddlesdown train stations.
After working in Local Government for 20 years I decided I wanted to change my career and became a professional child carer. It was the best decision I've ever made and I love it.
I know how hard it is to leave children and I am able to support working parents by looking after their children in a safe, loving home from home environment. They can make friends,have fun and learn at the same time.
I have a playroom that links to the dining/kitchen area and a door into the garden, providing free flow where there are, rockers, ride-ons, sand and water table and much more.
In the playroom I have a wide range of Toys, resources and books. We enjoy Craft Activities, Cooking etc.
I provide the full EYFS curriculum for the children in my care which is delivered through play, exploration and real life experiences.
Funding accepted
Young children take so much interest and delight in the world around them and I hope to give them the confidence and security to become independent, competent learners. By following the principles of the EYFS I hope to progress each individual child to their full potential, whatever level that may be.
I provide freshly cooked meals and healthy snacks and am Registered as a Food Business with Environmental Health.
My Public Liability Insurance is with NCMA (National Childminding Association) of which I am a member.
I have full business use Insurance cover for Childminding on my car. I have had a clean Driving Licence since I passed my driving test a very long time
My Experience
I have been a Registered Early Years Provider since 2003
I have two grown up children of my own.
I offer flexible childcare in a home environment. I have the ability to really get to know the children and nurture their development as they grow
I have cared for many children over the years from as young as 6 weeks old to 12years old
My Qualifications
I am DBS checked and I am OFSTED registered.
I am a member of the Croydon Childminding Network
I am a member of NCMA
My qualifications include:
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (refresher 12 hours course every 3 years)
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HOME BASED CHILD CARE
SUPPORTING CHILDREN?S LEARNING USING ICT
SENCO HAND BOOK TRAINING
DISCOVER PLAY FOR UNDER 2S
EYFS
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN LEVEL 1
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN LEVEL 2
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN LEVEL 3
THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
GETTING IT RIGHT FOR BOYS
SAFEGUARDING REFRESHER
ESAFTY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
FOOD HYGIENE
SENCO 2015
PLANNING OBSERVATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS
TEACHING MATHS IN A CHILDMINDING SETTING
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
PREVENT
My training is ongoing
My Availability
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My Fees
- Childminding from £8.00 per hour
my fees are competitive and are inclusive of all meals (breakfast, home cooked lunch, tea) and snacks,trips, nappies and wipes. Fees payable monthly, in advance on or before the first of each month. I accept company childcare vouchers and I am accredited for the subsidised government funding
Please contact me for details
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
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 22/04/2020)
Reviews
4.93 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jillyjays. 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.
Jill is an amazing childminder. Both my children have been under the Jill's care and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She cares for our children as she would her own. Always out and about, doing activities or going to groups. I know that if my daughter is sad, Jill will always be there for a cuddle when I can't be.
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Jennifer
on 30/03/2024
I cannot recommend Jill & Kim enough. They have a genuine passion for children, with all the right attributes being caring, loving, patient and full of attention.
Jill’s house is the perfect setting which has been adapted perfectly for little ones. They are both extremely accommodating, flexible and 100% reliable. They really do go above and beyond their duties as childminders.
Both our children have loved going there. They have so much fun and I have always been amazed at all the different activities they do and all the different arts and crafts they bring home always amazes me.
I feel so grateful to have found Jillyjays. I remember how anxious we were as parents when we sent our first child. But we were so happy with everything that we were more than happy to send our second. And now we have just had our third we are certainly hoping to do the same. We are so grateful for both of their warmth, generosity, love and attention towards our children and look forward to many more years of having such fabulous childminders.
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Saira
on 04/07/2020
Jill and kim are trustworthy, caring, supportive, creative and reliable! Our son has had an incredible few years at jillyjays. He has made so much progress since the age of 11months and has enjoyed being with his additional family. The activities that they do every day are engaging and catered for their individual needs. Our son has additional needs and could completely trust Jill and kim to care for him and ensure he was always happy.
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Jennifer
on 02/07/2020
I used JillyJay's with my little girl. I was very very nervous as a first time Mum about leaving her at 8 months old. Jill and Kim were so lovely and supportive. They provide a homely environment which was tailored to all ages. I was sad to have to leave due to relocating :(
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Jen
on 30/05/2020
I've been very pleased with the progress of my child. Jill and Kim provide excellent care in a homely environment. Great resources, well informed parents, regular feedback, reports, comments about child progression. My daughter joined Jillyjays shortly after she turned 1 year. Now she is 2 and we've never had a problem with her going to the service. Both ladies are very welcoming and caring so the kids could feel like at home. I could see how much my daughter has learnt there. Only 2 years old but very independent, sociable, talkative. Jill and Kim raised my standards and expectations of a childminder service. Now I know how to recognise a great, outstanding care. If not the fact that we're moving area, I would definitely continue with Jillyjays.
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on 19/07/2018
We have been extremely happy with the care that our son has received at Jillyjays. It is a friendly and happy environment – welcoming, clean, well organised with a wonderful, well-stocked and dedicated playroom. Jill and Kim are fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for better childminders. They are so patient, caring and friendly and our son loves them. We immediately knew we‘d made the right decision.
Our son thoroughly enjoys the days he spends at Jillyjays. There is such a wide range of toys and activities and always an opportunity to play outside. The weekly and termly themes are well considered and have a positive impact on his learning.
In the time that he has been attending (18 months), our son has made brilliant progress in all areas of development.
His social skills have developed over time through play. He has a nice set of friends that he talks about and responds to. He is a confident boy that asks questions about the world and has a great sense of fun. We believe the time spent at Jillyjays has enhanced this through the activities he has participated in.
Would absolutely recommend Jillyjays.
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on 12/08/2017
Would recommended Jilljays to anyone, such a brilliant setting. We are so lucky to have not one but two lovely ladies looking after my 4 year old boy and 1 year old girl. Feel totally confident leaving my children in their very capable, friendly and fun care. The setting is lovely and the kids have a great time. Jill is very helpful and puts you at ease, which is what you need when you are leaving your precious babies.
A brilliant childminders and we feel very lucky to of found their care for our children.
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on 07/06/2016
My son has been going to Jill and Kim since he was 13 months old and loves it. He is so happy and will very much miss going when he starts at the local preschool in September.
His development is very good. He enjoys the food and the social side with his friends. People comment on how well he is developed he is for hos age. Have decided to send his younger brother in September to help with his development and social skills.
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Rhodeski
on 23/04/2016
My 4 year old and 2 year old are currently cared for by Jill and Kim. They are so happy there and have so much fun! We had a very bad experience with a previous childminder so it was very reassuring that my children settled in so quickly and were cared for with such love and attention.
I can not rate them highly enough!
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niamhcar
on 26/06/2014
My daughter currently goes to Jillyjays and loves it! I can not rate the care she receives there any more highly. I was very apprehensive about sending my daughter to a childminder but needn't have been. Jill is very flexible and always accommodates my last minute requests!
I would highly recommend Jillyjays, it's a fantastic setting!
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YvetteCo
on 11/05/2014
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