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Tina

Childminder in North Berwick

Female Member since Mar 2013 Last Updated Sep 2022 Last Login Apr 2024

My Summary

Scotland Care Inspectorate Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare

About Me

I have put in place an insulated garden log cabin with bi-folding doors to enable a focus on an outdoor learning environment.
I am registered to provide the new 1140 funded hours to eligible children.
I have first-aid certificate and a food hygiene certificate. These are renewed as necessary.

We like to go for regular walks in and around North Berwick on a daily basis. I also enjoy doing projects with the children in my care based on their interests and include painting, gluing, junk modeling, playdough making, baking, and many other creative play activities. I thoroughly enjoy my work and hope to continue childminding for a long time still. I live with my partner of 21 years and have lived in North Berwick all my life. I have a 17-year-old daughter who attends North Berwick High School. We also have a black labrador who is 4 years old who is lovely with all the children.

My Experience

I have worked with children all my life in various environments - The local nursery and North Berwick after-school club.
I am currently studying for a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies with The Open University, moving into my 5th year in September 2022.
I have been childminding for 19 years, I have an HNC in Childcare and Education and have maintained an excellent rating with SCSWIS. I am a fully qualified First Aider and a registered food provider.

The following is an excerpt from a parent who has used my service for 8 years:
'We have been very fortunate in having Tina as our childminder. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a high-quality childminding service, with high expectations for behaviour. She provides a calm, but also an active care environment of which being outdoors is a strong feature.'

My Qualifications

HNC Childcare and Education
SCQ3 Care and Social Studies
First Aid trained
Food Hygiene Certificate
I am currently going into the 5th year of my Degree in Childhood and Youth Studies this academic year coming.

My Availability

I am available 48 weeks of the year and throughout term holidays.
My basic hours are 7.00 am - 6.00 pm Tuesday to Thursday for this current year - 2022/23.
In August 2023 there may also be Monday and Friday spaces available.
I have limited availability at the moment: please get in touch to find out more information regarding smaller slots that are available for under and over 5 year old children.
Settling in sessions are free and can be tailored to suit individual children's needs.

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Last Updated: 23/09/2022

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour

DAY CARE
I charge £6.50 per hour from August 2023, with a £0.50 discount for a second sibling within the family and the same for a third sibling.
Also discounts for children who attend full-time hours

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