Natalie Pastore
Childminder in Lordswood
Female Member since Apr 2013 Last Updated Jul 2022 Last Login 18 Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
I have been a registered Childminder since September 2010.
I live in Lordswood with my husband and 3 daughters one of which was born in November 2008, one in June 2012 and the youngest born June 2017
We have a fun, loving home with includes a big garden to enable children to learn and develop in my care. In May 2021 we built a log cabin at the bottom of the garden specifically to be used for Childminding.
I work with assistants, who are both due to complete their level 3 qualification in Early Years Education by September 2022. They are also both mums so have plenty of experience of working with children and raising their own.
We love to be out and about in the community with the children, I run a childminder dance group on Wednesday mornings in a local dance school with a dance teacher. We interlink the dances/songs we do with our themes. We also attend mother and toddler group and the local library as part of our weekly routine. As well as visiting local parks, gymnastics and soft play etc
We are working towards the Medway Healthy Early Years Award and are just about to expand our grow your own in the garden to an allotment located close to my house.
I currently drop off and collect from St Benedict's School, we walk to school as I live less than 5 minute walk. I also offer school holiday care to those whom I provide wrap around care for.
My Experience
I have experience of bringing up my own children as well as childminding for several children ranging from 6 months to 11 years since I started Childminding in September 2010.
I am also accredited to enable me to provide early years education via the nursery education fund for eligible 2 year olds. As well as 15 hours for 3/4 years olds ( which can be topped up to 30 hours if the criteria is met). Please note that funding can be split across several settings if needed.
My Qualifications
I have a level 3 qualification in early learning and childcare as well as having a diploma in homebased childcare
I am first aid trained and have carried out safeguarding training as well as lots of courses early years foundation stage, risk assessment, ways of play etc
I am part of the Medway Healthy Early Years and are close to completing our bronze award.
My Availability
I currently have a spaces available and once the spaces are full I can run a waiting list.
I also have availability for wrap around care and holiday care for children who attend St Benedict's School.
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 | no | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 18/07/2022 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.50 per hour
I charge £5.50 per hour and offer a sibling rate. Lunches are provided by the parents.
I except nursery education funding as well at childcare vouchers and the government childcare scheme.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 18/07/2022)
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